Stroud Sports Handbook 2021-22 by King Edward VI School

Sports Handbook 2021-22

Physical Education and Sport at Stroud School As an inclusive school, we aim to provide all children with the opportunity to participate at the appropriate level in both inter and intra-school sport. Enjoyment at all levels is central to our ethos, and we are extremely proud of the pathways provided for our children to access sport at Stroud. We offer a range of performance pathways where children can learn, develop and thrive. We foster a ‘One Team, Forever Undaunted' mind-set in all environments. Children are encouraged to do their best at all levels of competition, celebrating their achievements along the way. Dep Developing Physical Literacy in our youngest children begins in Nursery. Initialising their sporting development uty with a ‘FUNdamentals’ programme that is specifically designed to take into account the physiological, Safe psychological and developmental stages of the child. Children are encouraged to develop a firm basis of guar ding coordination, balance, agility and movement skills required for sport in order to foster a lifelong love of sport. Offic Specialist games staff coach through small-sided games and activities aimed at developing sporting acumen. In er Emil KS1 the pupils have the opportunity to experience competitive sport against other schools organised by Solent y Sport. Con nell SAs the children progress through the school, some thrive on competition and show increased potential in their p development. It is important to recognise all ability levels and standards of competition to ensure safety and or tenjoyment in every sporting environment. We may select teams based on ability level or standard of Ecompetition, offering a pathway to competitive fixtures and tournaments with local state and independent v schools. Others simply prefer to participate for the pure enjoyment and physical benefits of sport. We support e these pupils with more training, and a fixtures programme at a reduced level of frequency, intensity and nt sphysicality. C o We offer Sports Days, Swimming Gala’s, Cross Country, Alternative Sports, Section Events and extra-curricular or diclubs, providing all children with the opportunity to train and compete together, in environments which develop n the core elements of sport at Stroud - enjoyment, creativity, teamwork, discipline, respect, collaboration, at or independence and sportsmanship. e c @ ia p s.Physical Education provides the opportunity for children to: u  Acquire and develop physical, psychological, tactical and technical skills. k

Aims and Purposes

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Perform with increasing physical competence and confidence in a range of sports and activities. Develop enjoyment, creativity, teamwork, discipline, respect, collaboration, independence and sportsmanship. Become skilful, committed, competitive and intelligent performers. Experience winning and losing and react appropriately. Win with modesty and lose graciously, whilst learning in all circumstances. Understand what it takes to persevere, succeed and acknowledge others’ success. Understand and accept the impact team selection has on everyone, showing resilience in disappointment and kindness in success. Take the initiative, lead activity and focus on improving aspects of their own performance. Respond to a variety of challenges in a range of physical contexts and environments. Set SMART targets and goals to achieve individually or as a team. Discover their aptitudes and preferences for different sports and activities. Make informed decisions about the importance of exercise in their lives. ∙ Develop positive attitudes to participation in physical activity. Understanding and reacting to feedback. Develop links with local sports clubs to support development.

Pathways and Development Introduction: Children are taught by specialist sports staff and are supported by wider school staff for fixtures, tournaments and festivals. Our departmental aim is to enhance the pupils’ exposure to a range of sports and develop a lifelong love of sport. We do not have an elite mentality towards sport at Stroud. It is important for children and parents to recognise that our pupils develop at vastly different rates. A child may be highly physically advanced in their early development, and later plateau. Likewise, others develop later through Middle School and reach higher levels of performance in Senior School. Our performance pathways include a combination of regular training, extracurricular clubs, midweek fixtures, weekend fixtures and our Performance Development Programme. Higher Performance This programme is designed to support highly self-motivated children who demonstrate excellent levels of physical, tactical, technical and psychological skill in PE and Games lessons, midweek fixtures, section matches or extra-curricular clubs. Tournaments and weekend fixtures may be more regular, and selection for the Performance Development Programme will be based on an individual sporting basis. Intermediate Performance This programme supports children who have demonstrated an increased level of physical, tactical, technical and psychological skill in PE and Games lessons, midweek fixtures, section matches or extra-curricular clubs. Weekend fixtures may be more regular. Foundation Performance This programme is designed for all children to access. It supports the foundation stages of development in PE and Games lessons, midweek fixtures and section matches. Children are encouraged to attend a range of extracurricular clubs to develop their skills. Occasional weekend training sessions may be included at Stroud. Participation in external club sport is highly recommended to benefit further development.

All year groups As all children learn the skills and techniques for sports, and gain knowledge and understanding, they will be continually assessed and placed in relevant working groups according to the sport or activity. They will also be assessed with regards to which teams they play in, and depending on each individual’s rate of progress, they will move teams accordingly. It may be necessary for children to play in a different team for a period of time (up or down) in order to maximise their progress and improvement. Team selection will be at the discretion of the games staff who teach and frequently monitor the children. No team is “set in stone” for any age group or ability level. Team selection should support all levels of development, and children can move teams for a variety of reasons. We will always select children to participate at a safe and enjoyable level of competition. Safety is incredibly important and despite the commitment or enthusiasm of a child, it may not be appropriate to select them for a team that they are not physically, tactically, psychologically or technically able to compete in. There are children who will need to be continuously challenged in their pursuit of excellence within highly competitive teams, regularly playing against strong opposition. Others may need to be challenged by opposition of a similar standard; and others to simply participate in sport for enjoyment and physical benefits. Some children are naturally gifted athletes and are able to maintain high performance levels at ‘A team’ standard across more than one of the major sports played at Stroud. Therefore, to support their development, he/she may be challenged at this level regularly. We aim to provide fair competition against other schools so that matches are enjoyable, safe and motivating for the children, regardless of the standard of the teams. On occasion, this may require the teams or rules of the game to be adjusted accordingly on the day. We appreciate your support in helping us to ensure that the children have a positive sporting experience and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

Fixtures and Team Selection Year 3 – 4 play on Thursday afternoon and Saturday, and Years 5 – 8 play on Wednesday and Saturday throughout the year. Pupils, if selected, are expected to make themselves available for the Saturday fixtures. Home matches are played at Stroud School or at Wellington Sports Ground. Parents are welcome and encouraged to spectate and support the teams. Members of staff running the teams will set up cancellation procedures for the pupils in the case of bad weather. All details for fixtures can be found on our website. Team sheets should be available online on Monday morning each week. For further details, please read the fixtures information page. Year 1 - 2 (Under 6 - Under 7) We introduce the experience of fixtures off site through attending Solent Sports events. Children participate in athletics, racket sports and multi-sport events against other local primary schools. These events help prepare the children for increased exposure to competitive fixtures in Year 3. Year 3 - 4 (Under 8 -Under 9) We aim to introduce these year groups (U8’s - U9s) to competitive sports gradually in the winter term as they are still learning individual skills and techniques alongside team play. We will endeavour to provide every child with at least two matches per term. To encourage enjoyment, we will aim to play mixed ability teams, however, we will also play in ability groups dependent on the sport and opposition. Lessons include mixed ability training, as well as higher and lower level group training. They will play more frequently and more competitively as they progress through the school. Year 5 – 8 (Under 10 - Under 13) The higher performing children in the year group are expected to play for the 1st or A team in their sports. Both boys and girls will be encouraged to reach as high a standard as possible. The 2nd/B and 3rd/C teams are aimed primarily at encouraging pupils to enjoy competition against other teams of various standards. Our intention for these teams is to play them, where possible, against an opposition of a similar strength for a positive experience. We endeavour to provide the children with at least four midweek matches per term. We cannot commit to alternate weeks/matches. However, we aim to provide training whenever possible on those Wednesdays when pupils are not selected for fixtures. The school will endeavour to provide outdoor pursuits when neither a fixture nor training is possible. Weekend fixtures will be more regular for the A teams in these year groups.

Tournament Selection Teams representing Stroud at county, regional or national competitions will be selected from the best available players. Children in lower age groups may play up a level (ie a Year 5 pupil in a Year 6 tournament) to benefit the team and give the school the best chance of success. There are limitations for selection in some instances where children must compete in the correct age group to their year.

External Sports Clubs We highly recommend children participate in a wide range of sports and activities outside of school. PE staff are very happy to talk with parents about external provision. Please visit https://vle.stroud-kes.org.uk/sport1/sports-clubs for information on external club sport.

Team Selection - Limiting Factors There are many limiting factors that affect fixtures and team selection: Although we try to play as many teams as possible (A’s, B’s, C’s etc.), not all our children can play at the same time or for the same number of matches. There are constraints of staffing, transport, pitches and availability of our players and the opposition. 

Not every school can put out more than one team or a team that matches our standard to ensure a safe and enjoyable match. We will adjust teams accordingly to create safe and competitive games.

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Some schools play their U8 and U9’s on different days and therefore are unable to play against us on a Thursday or Saturday. Whilst we select as many children as possible whenever we can, there may be specific and individual issues relating to technical ability, as well as health and safety; which limit the number of teams/players that schools (including us) can offer for matches. The A team are the higher performing players in the year group. We recognise that all children develop at different rates, and in order to challenge the fringe players of the C team we aim to select them, on merit, to represent the B team at appropriate fixtures. We will maintain a core group of B team players and hope that this rotation will maintain healthy competition for places. B team fringe players can also rotate into the A team where appropriate and safe. We will endeavour to arrange as many C team games as possible each term to allow all children to enjoy inter-school matches. These may be stand-alone fixtures or triangular games with the B team against other schools. There are some children who find fixtures and tournaments more challenging and less enjoyable. However, Sports Days, Swimming Gala’s, Section Matches, Cross Country and extra-curricular clubs provide those children with the opportunity to access sport or activities for their personal development and enjoyment.

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Photography/Videography The safety of the children is of paramount importance and there are pupils whose photos are not allowed to be taken for various reasons. Therefore, whilst at events that involve children from other schools please refrain from any photography unless permission has been sought and given from a Stroud member of staff. During sporting events that only involve Stroud pupils, we welcome you to take photographs and video your own children. However, if these happen to capture an image of another child please do not put them on any social media sites.

Fixture Information and Calendar Subscription There are a number of ways to locate fixture information: The sports website (SOCS) is designed to benefit our planning and communication with parents. Fixtures will be scheduled online and linked to the school calendar. Parents should regularly check the sports website for updates on fixtures and training. Staff will email parents for confirmation of attendance at weekend fixtures. However, we expect parents to interact with the website and calendar for midweek fixtures or tournaments. Please ensure your contact details remain updated with the school. Please visit the following link: https://sport.stroud-kes.org.uk/Calendar.asp?Id=2991 This link will take you to the sports fixture calendar where you can select the date, sport and team information. By choosing the small blue figure to the right you will be accessing the team sheet for the particular match that you have chosen. The password is StroudTeams. 

The calendar can be accessed electronically on website. It is also available to download on iPhones/iPads. To subscribe/download, go to the calendar on the website. Once on the calendar click ‘see more events’ at the bottom of the page. Next, scroll to the bottom and select ‘subscribe/download’. This will add all school events to the calendar on your device. Currently, this may not be possible on an android device.

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We have a Stroud VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) which includes information on sport as well as a ‘Fixtures PRO’ link from the school website which includes match information and availability lists. This is accessed by entering the ‘Parents’ section on the main school website and then selecting the ‘Sports Fixture’ link. An app can be downloaded onto your phone to enable you to access information easily on the move.

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All team sheets are put up on the sports noticeboard and are found via the sport fixture link/app. This includes all of the information that is needed for the match.

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Cancellation telephone numbers are on the sports fixtures link.

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Children in Year 3 (Under 8) and Year 4 (Under 9), play inter school matches on some Thursdays as well as Saturdays.

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Children in Years 5 – 8 (Under 10 – Under 13), play in matches on both Wednesdays and Saturdays according to the calendar. Some Wednesday matches may return to school after 4.30pm so please be careful of booking outside clubs on Wednesday evenings that begin early after school.

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Please avoid arranging events such as parties that involve large numbers of children from a year group who are involved in matches. It significantly affects the teams we are able to play. We prefer to honour our bookings and to maintain positive relationships with other schools. We aim to avoid last minute changes or cancellations where at all possible.

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In the event of cancellation of a Saturday fixture, the member of staff responsible for the match will let you know via text or email. However, Mr Parker’s telephone number is on the sports website in the case of any problems on the day.

Mouthguards The school policy is to endorse all Sporting Governing Bodies in their guidelines surrounding the use of dental protection within PE and Games. All pupils taking part in Rugby and Hockey at the school throughout the year will require a mouthguard. Titan Mouthguards will be catering for all students wishing to purchase a custom, dental-fit mouthguard with their remote E-Fitting service, allowing pupils to have their mouthguards fitted and received in advance of the start of the 2021/2022 school year. If you wish to take advantage of this service, please complete your online order form by clicking the following link: https://titanmouthguards.com/stroud-kes-prep/ As well as their standard styles, Titan has designed a School Special Edition with the school colours and crest. The mouthguard cost is £34.99, with all replacement/spare guards at a reduced cost of £30. Titan’s prices are vastly reduced from dental practices and similar services and include:    

E-Fitting with a Video Call Fitting Appointment to have the student’s impression supervised by a member of the Titan team. Custom mouthguards, manufactured with triple laminate technology and hand finished to achieve the highest level of protection available. Student’s name embedded on under-side. Free delivery.

Those with a fixed brace should also follow the link. Titan also provide mouthguard options for those with a fixed brace and your preferred fitting method can be selected on the school’s online order form. If you prepare a boilfit option, please visit: https://titanmouthguards.com/product-category/self-fit-mouthguards/boi-fitmouthguards/ For a faster production time, please place your order and return your impression to Titan before 20/08/2021. If ordering in September and October, please allow a 10-15 working day production time, due to increased production demands. Any questions on school mouthguards or any of the details above should be sent directly to Titan (not to school staff) via their customer service email address: info@titanmouthguards.co.uk

Health and Injury If your son/daughter is required to be off games due to illness please send an email or a note to the games staff and the medical team (Matron). If they are required to be off games for any length of time due to a medical issue please email the the medical team who can then forward the information to the games staff. It is important to keep us informed when your son/daughter is fit to participate again. Information about any medical condition that will affect their participation is greatly appreciated in order for us to monitor the appropriate level of activity, especially when returning from injury.

Return2Play We are proud to have partnered with return2play, the UK's leading sports medicine partner for schools. This system will improve all injury management at Stroud, and help the sports staff and medical team to communicate effectively with parents. Access to expert doctors online is an option for children who suffer suspected concussion either inside or outside of school. What is the R2P Injury Management System: The R2P Injury Management System is an innovative, whole-school, cloud-based platform which makes it quick and easy for us to safely manage all of our pupil’s injuries. It will help provide expert medical care to pupils, reducing time spent on admin, and ensuring full compliance with the latest regulations and protocols. Record Injuries: Whether it’s a small bruise, a broken bone or a concussion, we can quickly record injury details on a secure online system. Automate Communication: At every stage of a player’s recovery, automated notifications make sure that everyone from parents, teachers, to the pupil’s sports club(s) outside of school, know exactly what is going on. Access Expert Doctors: Concussed pupils can get timely access to the UK’s most experienced doctors for their required appointments. Convenient and accessible appointments in the R2P innovative telemedicine clinics mean no more waiting times. Check Injury Statuses: The pupil’s detailed ‘Injury Passport’ means we can keep up to date with our pupil’s recovery and view details of any current or old injuries.

SPORTS EVENTS AT STROUD We enter and host a number of sporting events, these include:                 

Pre Prep Sports Day Middle and Senior School Sports Day Section Swimming Gala Section Matches Gym and Dance Performance Evening Stroud Inter-School Cross Country Competition (Hosted at Stroud) Monthly Cross Country races throughout the Winter and Spring Terms (These are during lessons) U8 Mixed Football Festival (Hosted at Stroud) U9 Boys Football Tournament (Hosted at Stroud) U10 Boys Football Tournament (Hosted at Wellington Sports Ground) U11 Boys Hampshire Hockey U13/12 Girls Cricket Tournament (Hosted at Wellington Sports Ground) U10 Girls Netball Festival (Hosted at Wellington Sports Ground) U10 Girls Netball Tournament U11 Girls Hampshire Hockey U11 IAPS Rugby (Hosted at Wellington Sports Ground) IAPS competitions

There are a number of IAPS events that we are able to enter if we have a suitable competitor or team. We are able to put the children forward for these high level competitions in the following sports:  Racquet Sports  Basketball  Chess  Fencing  Golf  Judo  Hockey  Netball  Skiing  Karate  Rugby  Squash  Swimming  Sailing  Cricket  Tennis  Triathlon If your son/daughter is particularly talented in any of the above individual sports and regularly competes in events outside of school please let Mr Parker know if you are interested in entering them into the relevant competition.

Year 3 Girls

Year 3 Boys

Year 4 Girls

Year 4 Boys

Year 5 Girls

Year 5 Boys

Year 6 Girls

Year 6 Boys

Year 7/8 Girls

Year 7/8 Boys

PE AND GAMES CURRICULUM GUIDE

1st ½ Winter Term

Alternative Sports, Swimming and Hockey

Alternative Sports, Swimming and Football

Alternative Sports, Swimming and Hockey

Alternative Sports, Swimming and Football

Alternative Sports and Hockey

Alternative Sports and Football

Alternative Sports and Hockey

Alternative Sports and Football

Alternative Sports and Hockey

Alternative Sports and Football

2nd ½ Winter Term