The Objective

• To help secondary schools create opportunities for Physical Activity at break times.

• To achieve 5x60• To create solutions where pupils access school

transport• To utilise an opportunity• To create opportunities for skill development

including leadership.• Funded through 5x60

How will schools achieve this?

• Equipment lending schemes• Designated activity zones• The In the Zone Crew

Equipment Lending schemes

Schools may choose to consider…

• The use of an equipment store• The role of the In The Zone crew • Collation of usage information

– Registers– Putting stamps in school planners– Rewards feeding into the school reward

system

Activity Zones, How can school spaces be used effectively?

• Multi Activity• Fitness• Ball Games• Skipping• Paired activity• Quiet Zones• Table top games

In The Zone Crew• Trained sports leaders (ideally)

Schools may choose to consider• In the Zone Crew rota• Providing training for younger pupils and

involving them in roles outside of leading i.e.: running the equipment lending scheme.

• Introducing an ‘In the Zone panel’ to consult with pupils, promote and evaluate.

Possible Active Break leader RotaPossible In The Zone Crew Rota

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Buddy

Concrete 1

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Sports hall

Storage shed

Tennis Court

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Storage shed

Tennis court

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Storage shed

Tennis Court

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In The Zone 2

SMT Module ITZ Crew Module Activity Booklets

Support for schools

The Senior Management Team (SMT) For a member of SMT, another member of staff and the 5x60 officer.

– WHAT is In the Zone 2– WHY should we introduce it in our school– HOW do we go about setting up In the Zone

2– WHAT if we meet some challenges and

problems?– HOW can ITZ operate with the constraints in

our school? (timings, supervisory staff, catering, space issues)

– WHAT happens next?

The module will explore…

In the Zone Crew ModuleIn House DeliveryIn addition to SLA’s

• By the end of the module, In the Zone Crew will be able to:

• Explain the purpose of In the Zone 2 at their school• Explain the role and responsibilities of the In the

Zone Crew• Apply the skills of a sport leader in the context of In

the Zone 2– Team working– Motivating and supporting participants– Positive behaviour management– Safe play and activity– Safe equipment

• Explain how they can keep the playground fresh

Activity Booklet

• A range of activity ideas that can be used:- By the In the Zone Crew- By pupils- Across other 5x60 activities

Application

• Criteria– 5x60 school– Already offers Sports Leadership

awards (SLA)– The whole school is committed to

developing this concept.– Identification of staff with

responsibility for the development of ITZ2.

Implementation

• AT SMT workshop schools will receive:

• Manual• ITZ Crew Module• Activity Booklets• ITZ 2 Stamp

In the Zone 2

National Curriculum

14 – 19 Pathways

Healthy Schools

KS2-3Transition

ActiveYoungPeople

WelshBaccalaureate

Skills Framework

Contribution to whole school agenda

Rawmarsh Community School, Rotherham, has been successful in developing an active break programme, the impact of the provision of lunchtime activities is outlined below:-

• more pupils are engaged in a variety of structured and creative activities before school, during lunchtime and after school leading to health benefits

• Confident pupils with leadership qualifications and management skills

• A decrease in bullying and social exclusion• Youngsters with improved attention span leading to

higher attainment levels • Positive relationships between pupils and staff • A safer environment• More time spent in engaged learning• Improved punctuality• Improved attendance