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Greenhouse Sports Primary Programme Programme

Greenhouse Sports
Primary School Programme

why sport?

  • Positive association between levels of sport and levels of individual development
  • Positive association between levels of engagement in sport and levels of mental wellbeing
  • Improves resilience and self esteem, strengthens social ties, and promotes teamwork, tolerance and social and cultural integration
  • Increases concentration and attentiveness in class
  • Positive experience of sport and physical activity at a young age more likely to develop into a lifetime of participation
  • Helps those that need it most - children from the poorest families are 3 times more likely to not participate in any extra-curricular activities

A recent study from Cambridge University research found that children from poorer backgrounds often have fewer opportunities to take part in organised recreation and sports, and therefore experience stronger benefits when they do so. – Vasilopoulos F, Ellefson MR (2021) Investigation of the associations between physical activity, self-regulation and educational outcomes in childhood.

An intervention with proven impact can be evidenced against the spending of the Pupil Premium or Sports Premium Funding.

Greenhouse programmes give priority to healthy development and are carefully designed and delivered by inspirational coaches to be truly inclusive. With safeguarding and health and safety embedded into the culture of our organisation, we are able to deliver a safe and positive experience of sport for all.

Our programme model provides a positive and inclusive introduction to sport, physical activity and the contribution to well-being for all children.

what we will do

  • A professional and highly skilled coach working full-time in your school - a role model extending beyond the PE curriculum to have a positive influence across the school
  • Access to high-standard sports equipment
  • 10-12 hours of PE curriculum delivery focusing on Key Stage 2 with some Key Stage 1 delivery and the opportunity to develop Key Stage 1 teachers in their PE delivery
  • 8 to 10 hours of bespoke intensive sports coaching and mentoring sessions which take place during the school day focusing on students in Years 4, 5 and 6. These small group sessions deliver our bespoke STEP Framework (see below) and sport for development, this can focus on:
  • Rewarding children’s attendance to extra-curricular clubs with additional small group sessions
  • Behavioural challenges (the coach works with students who find it hard to control their emotions and behaviours)
  • Attendance concerns (the sessions promote changes in behaviour and commitment to extra-curricular clubs)
  • Transition to secondary school (the session can help students deal with the fears and emotions of changing schools on transition to secondary school)
  • Inactive to active (targeting obesity and promoting physical well-being)
Greenhouse Coaches Provide:
  • At least 4 lunch clubs per week, giving participants an opportunity to be active in a fun environment. These sessions can be focused on certain students or age groups on each day.
  • 5 hours of breakfast and after-school clubs which provide an opportunity to develop the participants’ technical skills further. There is a focus on competitive opportunities both within and outside of the school.
  • STEP delivery as well as sport for development. Participants begin to show commitment to the programme and develop the relationship with the coach. Being more active, the participants develop better physical and mental well-being.
  • Up to 5 hours of active and fun sessions each day for up 6-8 weeks of the school holidays. There will be opportunities to experience other sports delivered by secondary programme specialist coaches, attend competitions, festivals and enrichment activities. This provides a positive experience during the holidays when some students can be distracted by negative activities and behaviours, especially if parents have to be at work.
  • Opportunity to contribute to the success of your OFSTED inspection.
  • Exclusive opportunities with our corporate partners.

measuring impact: the step framework

The Greenhouse Sports programme harnesses the power of sport to provide young people with an engaging and inspirational learning environment to improve their Social, Thinking, Emotional and Physical (STEP) capabilities.

social
thinking
emotional
physical

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Problem-solving and Creativity

Self-reflection

Planning

Confidence

Determination

Self-discipline

Agility, Balance and Coordination

Fitness

Sporting Skill

We’ll give you feedback

Schools receive an annual report detailing the programme outputs, the impact it has had on attendance and STEP capabilities, with case studies and photos of students.

See Example School Report

Sample timetable

MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Pre School
Breakfast Club
X
Breakfast Club
X
Breakfast Club
Lesson 1
PE - Year 5
Small Group Session
Small Group Session
Admin / Planning
Admin / Planning
Lesson 2
Misc.
PE – Year 5
Misc.
Referral – Mentoring
Referral – Mentoring
Break
Break
Break
Break
Break
Break
Lesson 3
Referral – Mentoring
Small Group Session
Small Group Session
PE – Year 6
Small Group Session
Lesson 4
Small Group Session
Misc.
Referral – Mentoring
Small Group Session
PE – Year 6
Lunch
Lunch Club
Lunch Club
Lunch Club
Lunch Club
Lunch Club
Lesson 5
Coach Lunch & Admin
Coach Lunch & Admin
Coach Lunch & Admin
Coach Lunch & Admin
Coach Lunch & Admin
After School
After School Club
After School Club
After School Club
After School Club
After School Club

Miscellaneous: sessions can be used for additional referrals or small group sessions

Referrals: the coach will work with school staff to target pupils who would benefit from the programme, due perhaps to SEN, behavioural issues, poor attendance or health

Weekend Activities: The programme may include occasional weekend tournaments and competitions

Holiday Camps: The coach will provide 6 to 8 weeks of school holiday camps

Programme Costs

Greenhouse Sports represents excellent value for money. In the successful partnership model we manage with schools, coaches deliver an outstanding full-time sports programme. Greenhouse Sports funds the majority of the programme, and we ask schools to contribute towards some of the costs; determined and agreed when establishing the school partnership. The programme costs include:

  • Coach salary (and national insurance)
  • Pupil costs including tournaments, events, kit, referees and prizes
  • Dedicated Programme Manager and programme support
  • Dedicated Programme Manager and programme support
  • Monitoring and evaluation, including an impact report
  • Coach CPD, mobile phone, IT support, travel and kit
  • Events, recruitment, volunteer support, publicity
  • Schools are expected to provide the sports facilities and supply anonymised student outcomes data such as attendance data

for more info

Tel 020 8576 6118

[email protected]

Registered Charity No. 1098744

Company Registration No. 4600790

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