INFORMATION FOR SCHOOLS
SPORT IN SCHOOLS
PE is compulsory at all Key Stages (from age 5 to 16), that means schools must teach PE as part of the curriculum. But, there is no legal minimum number of hours that schools must provide PE.
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The National Curriculum sets out what must be taught (skills, sports, swimming, outdoor activity, etc.).
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In England & Northern Ireland, the government recommends schools provide at least 2 hours per week of high-quality PE or sport, but it is not law.
- In Wales, the Government recommends schools aim for 60 minutes of physical activity per day, but it is not law.
- In Scotland, there is a legal requirement of at least 2 hours of physical education each week.
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Ofsted inspects how schools deliver PE, and they do look for a “broad and balanced curriculum”, including physical education.
why schools choose us
The reason why so many schools choose to play with us is because we are able to strengthen your schools offer, without necessarily costing you any money, time or resources!
Our programmes give children greater access to sport beyond the core PE curriculum and recommended weekly hours. As mentioned, it doesn’t even have to cost your school any money and more importantly, it requires no extra time during the school day, meaning pupils can benefit from additional, high-quality sporting experiences without adding pressure to timetables or budgets.
Ran by our experienced and trained coaches, your students can expect to gain valuable experience of netball or football over planned, weekly extra-curricular sessions during term-time. Aimed at school years from 1 to 11, Play Sports Juniors helps develop agility, balance, and coordination through a mix of games, physical activities, and skill-building exercises, split into KS1, KS2, KS3 & KS4 after-school groups.
Students do not need to have any prior experience of their chosen sport, just the desire and excitement to play!
WHY WE LOVE SPORT
What we wish is that every young person can feel empowered by something, whether that is through sport or something else entirely.
We want to give children easy access sports, which is why we welcome all abilities and experiences, as it’s not just technical skills that we deliver in our sessions; we love what sport brings personally, socially, physically and emotionally.
Your students will have the space outside the classroom to learn important life-skills through sport, such as developing bonds with teammates and working as a team, building self-confidence, leading groups and being part of a community.
These skills are important building blocks to adulthood and can encourage success in many aspects of life.
“Greater sports participation in school is associated with higher levels of mental wellbeing”. – Youth Sports Trust
CHOOSING PLAY SPORTS JUNIORS
At Play Sports Juniors we want everyone to have fun.
We strive in providing high quality and hassle free sessions for children of all ages who wish to play more netball or football, or begin their sporting journey. Our weekly social sessions are held all over the UK at your child’s school after school finishes, making it convenient for parents and carers who don’t have to worry about getting them to clubs on time in the evenings!
There are heaps of reasons why you should sign your school up to our after-school sessions, but instead we’ve narrowed it down to four great points as to why Play Sports Juniors is for you.
We’re hassle free
You don’t need to worry about finding a coach. We handle everything; all you need to do is have at least 2 netball posts or football goals and space for the children to play.
Children don't need any experience
The best thing about our after school club sessions is the children don’t need to have any experience as we can coach any age or ability. As long as they have to desire and want to play, that’s all that matters.
More than just practice
We offer more than just football and netball play. We run numerous competitions throughout the year with various prizes up for grabs.
Excellent support
Our team are always here to help with your queries or concerns. You will have a dedicated Junior School’s contact to assist you throughout.
5 OF THE BEST REASONS TO JOIN US
All our coaches are trained, experienced and employed by us
We promise very little admin for your school – we’ll do 90%!
We handle parent payments on our online payment system
It really doesn’t have to cost your school anything!
All our contracts are termly, & there are no hidden conditions
Who are the Play Sports Juniors coaches, and what is their role during the sessions?
trust us to play
We feel very passionately about access to sport, and are proud to have given so many women the space to play Football and Netball in our women’s social leagues.
For the past 10 years, we have ran over 175 social Netball and Football leagues in the UK, providing over 40,000 women a safe space to play sport with no inhibitions or barriers, with our goal being them always feeling included and welcome.