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A Healthy School: |
Minimum evidence |
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Provides clear leadership and management to develop and monitor its physical activity policy
Ofsted self evaluation 6a |
There is a named person in the school who leads policy and practice development on physical activity and is known to all staff in that role |
3.2 |
Has a whole-school physical activity policy – developed through wide consultation, implemented, monitored and evaluated for impact
Ofsted self evaluation 2a, 2b, 4d, 6a
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A Physical Activity Policy is in place
Clear monitoring procedures are in place to review and amend the policy
Parents/carers, children/young people, staff and governors were/are actively involved in the development and review of the policy and can describe their involvement
The policy supports the curriculum for PE and the wider programme for Physical Activity and school sports |
3.3 |
Ensures a minimum 2 hours of structured physical activity each week to all of its children/young people in or outside the school curriculum
Ofsted self evaluation 4a, 4f, 5b
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The curriculum for PE includes health related fitness
Children/young people can access a range of activities that add up to a minimum of 2 hours structured physical activity each week
The school’s Inclusion Policy refers to how it is addressing the needs of all its children/young people with reference to physical activity |
3.4 |
Provides opportunities for all children/young people to participate in a broad range of extra curricular activities that promote physical activity
Ofsted self evaluation 4a, 4f, 5b
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Children/young people and staff are aware of the extra-curricular physical activity opportunities that are available to them
The school has a range of activities for individuals and groups |
3.5 |
Consults with children/young people about the physical activity opportunities offered by the school, identifies barriers to participation and seeks to remove them
Ofsted self evaluation 2a, 2b, 4a, 4d, 4f
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Children/young people say they are consulted about what types of physical activities they would like to be offered to them
The school can specify the activities that have been introduced, influenced and adapted as a result of consultation
The school has a system in place to monitor the increase in participation of children/young people in physical activity |
3.6 |
Involves Schools Sport Co-ordinators (where available) and other community resources in provision of activities
Ofsted self evaluation 5b, 6a
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The school has a representative who attends School’s Sport Co-ordinators network meetings
The school uses Physical Education School Sport and Club Link (PESSCL) materials |
3.7 |
Encourages children/young people, parents/ carers and staff to walk or cycle to school under safer conditions, utilising the school travel plan
Ofsted self evaluation 4a, 5b, 6a
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The school is engaged with representatives from the Safe Routes to School programme and School Travel Plan (STP) Scheme
The school has a School Travel Plan in place or is working towards one being in place
Parents/carers have received information regarding the School Travel Plan via newsletter articles/letters etc.
The school has used STP surveys to develop the broader physical activity agenda
Throughout the school year there is a planned promotion of walking and cycling to school
Pedestrian and cycle skills training are available for children/young people and staff |
3.8 |
Gives parents/carers the opportunity to be involved in the planning and delivery of physical activity opportunities and helps them to understand the benefits of physical activity for themselves and their children
Ofsted self evaluation 2a |
Parents/carers are aware of the opportunities to learn about the benefits of physical activity
Parents/carers say they are actively encouraged to take part in the planning and delivery of physical activity
Most parents/carers report that they know why physical activity is good for them and their children |
3.9 |
Ensures that there is appropriate training provided for those involved in providing physical activities
Ofsted self evaluation 6a
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There is a planned annual programme of CPD for appropriate staff
Staff involved in providing physical activity for children/young people can evidence that they have received appropriate training/CPD. (These may be teachers, lunchtime, breakfast or after school supervisors and coaches and others from the community)
The school operates an appropriate Visitor Policy, which addresses risk management and relevant training/qualification |
3.10 |
Encourages all staff to undertake physical activity
Ofsted self evaluation 6a |
Staff are aware of the opportunities they have to increase their levels of physical activity
Staff have been involved in informing and developing opportunities for them to increase their levels of physical activity |
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