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What is the Active Essex Key Stage 1 Award?

With previously no mechanism by which to officially recognise excellence in delivery of physical activity, P.E and school sport in Key Stage 1, we are proud to offer schools the opportunity to apply for an Active Essex Key Stage 1 Award.

The award considers how schools are supporting positive early movement opportunities  by developing pupil’s physical literacy – confidence, competence, enjoyment, knowledge and understanding – and also enabling ALL pupils to experience a broad range of experiences from ages 5-7.

Why apply for the Active Essex Key Stage 1 Award?

The effort of school staff does not go unnoticed and this impacts on children’s early movement experiences significantly. Schools can use the Active Essex Key Stage 1 Award as an opportunity to:

Successful applicants will receive a framed certificate , digital logo and be invited to the annual Active Essex Key Stage 1 Awards Ceremony.

Schools utilise the questions and criteria, as a self-assessment tool to improve future provision. What is the offer like for SEND pupils? Do all children experience a range of sports, games or activities? How regularly are pupils physically active across the school day?

How to apply for the Active Essex Key Stage 1 Award?

Complementing the Youth Sports Trust School Games Mark, this is a rolling application and schools can apply for the Active Essex Key Stage 1 Award at any time of year via the form below.

There are two panel review periods, Autumn and Summer half term, once approved, this award will be valid for 2 years. Applications will be assessed by a panel assembled by Active Essex and the wider PE and Sports network, which may include a verification visit by a relevant member. 

The next deadline for applications is Friday 10th November 2023

Applications for 2023-24  award should reflect provision in place for 2022-23 and current practice.

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    During the previous academic year did your school provide at least two hours physical education during curriculum time each week for all pupils
    During the previous academic year did your school have a calendar of competition/festivals
    During the previous academic year did your school have a system in place to track young people's participation in competitions/festivals
    During the previous academic year did your school plan to hold a School Games Day as a culmination of a year round competition programme (This could be a school Sports Day or Sports Festival)
    During the autumn/spring term 2019-2020 and autumn term 2020 did your school provide opportunities which attracted less active young people to participate in physical activity
    Select which are displayed on your school website
    During the autumn/spring term 2019-2020 and autumn term 2020 did your school have a notice board promoting School Games activity (This could be a section on a sport notice board)

For more information, please contact Tom below.

Tom Weller

Senior Children and Young People Projects Officer

Email: tom.weller@activeessex.org

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