Community and Schools Sports Development

ANNUAL REPORT

2011

Introduction‘To ensure the young people of Jersey can be healthy, safe and reduce their potential involvement in crime and anti-social behaviour’

Welcome to the Community and School Sports Department (CSSD) Annual Report 2011. Throughout this document you will read words such as ‘identified’ and ‘targeted’ to describe the many neighbourhoods, schools and young people that our work is aimed at. Through the many partnerships that have been developed the department is able to use statistics, anecdotal evidence and referrals by relevant agencies to ensure its work reaches those groups that are ‘most at risk’. It is for these reasons that some projects may reach 4 young people, whereas other projects may engage 104. Overall what is important is the barriers to participation are removed and young people are able to contribute positively to their community.

When delivering a programme of sport to a large number of people it is important that we are able to adapt to the challenges that may occur. In 2011 this was certainly the case during the school holidays which showed that more parents and guardians were struggling to meet the needs of their children due to the high costs that can be involved. As a result the department had to use its resources effectively to provide extra courses for longer time scales. Through a partnership with State Street we were also able to absorb the costs involved and deliver the most comprehensive programme to date thus enabling many young people to access positive activity which would have not been possible in the past.

Since 2006 the main focus of the Community and School Sports Department has been to promote social inclusion through sport and reduce the risk of anti social behaviour. It is therefore satisfying to report that the number of youth incidents reported to police has reduced each year and (as of 1st January 2012) has dropped by 58% (since 2006). There are, of course, many factors that can influence the levels of anti social behaviour however, the department has continually ensured that it increases the number of sports opportunities in ‘hotspot’ areas.

The key goals for 2012 are to continue to deliver projects that are accessible, reliable and relevant while also ensuring that they reflect the diversity of young people’s needs. Although crime statistics may be much reduced in Jersey since we started, we must avoid complacency and keep ahead of any changes that we will face through the year.

David Kennedy & Paul Brannan Community and School Sports Department

Overall Statistics In 2011 the Community and School Sports Department (CSSD):

• Made over 34000 contacts with ‘identified’ young people and adults

• Operated with a total budget of £140000

• Secured over £20,000 in private sponsorship

• Delivered one of the UK’s biggest golf festivals

• Attracted over 4000 young people to Fort Regent

• Co-ordinated 8 different sports in schools

• Increased the number of holiday sessions delivered from 38 in 2010 to 72

• Increased the number of contacts at neighbourhood projects by 31%

• Assisted in reducing calls to police (regarding youths) for the fifth year in a row

• Has over 500 ‘friends’ on Community Sports Jersey facebook page

• Helped to reduce conflict within the prison recreational environment

Number of youth incidents recorded by States Jersey Police

Year

No. of reported

youth incidents

Year Highlights• In 2011 we had to respond to the overwhelming number of calls from parents and guardians who were not in a position to send

their child to any mainstream holiday courses. Through a partnership with State Street we were able to deliver the largest holiday sports programme yet aimed at young people from ‘identified’ neighbourhoods and families who would benefit most.

• Evening sessions at Clos Gossett regularly attracted 80-100 young people on a Wednesday night, this compared to 27 in the previous year. This is an example of how an effective link was developed between school and community participation, as a majority of participants took part in PE lessons and after school clubs delivered at Plat Douet School. In addition there was an overall increase in the numbers attending all our evening projects.

Community Development

Numbers 2010 2011

No. of holiday sessions delivered 38 72

No. of contacts through holiday sessions 1537 1957

No. of evening sessions delivered in local neighbourhoods

100 82

Number of contacts made through evening sessions 2050 2693

Number of volunteers recruited to assist community projects

4 22

SummaryThe community projects are aimed at promoting community citizenship and social inclusion to young people through sport. By ensuring sessions are accessible, attractive and reflect the diversity of everyone’s needs, we are able to develop positive relationships with young people, residents and other community groups. It is therefore vital that we continue to involve as many people as possible in the planning process rather than assume we will always meet the needs of the community. We use many methods to engage stakeholders, however a great success in 2011 was our ‘Community Sports Jersey’ facebook page which allowed our many members to provide feedback on our work.

As the department responsible for addressing social inclusion through sport, our Community Development projects are delivered in areas that have been identified as ‘communities in need’ through our partnerships with relevant agencies such as SOJ Housing Department and SOJ Police. The aim of these projects is to work with (and for) the local residents and associations that exist within those particular areas. By breaking down the barriers to participation it is hoped that young people will benefit from the values within sport and assist them in reaching their full potential.

Projects DeliveredFree Holiday Courses, Neighbourhood Sports, Le Tournoi

11 different sports were offered through the summer holidays including petanque, badminton and dance

60% of participants at Easter sessions said they would be

bored and hanging around

their estate if they were not participating

‘Your team is ideal for working with my children. Your staff is so enthusiastic and give a lot of time to each of the participants. Unfortunately I find it impossible to send them to mainstream holiday courses which is really sad so I am extremely grateful for your help’ – Parent.

73% of young people

attending holiday courses

were from ‘identified’ schools

72 holiday sessions were delivered compared to

38 in 2010

The number of contacts at evening projects

increased by 31%

76% of participants at Clos Gossett evening football project

did not play for a club

We used a total of

22 volunteers to assist in the delivery of our holiday and evening programmes

All participants at The Bridge are from the Le

Geyt estate. They do not play in any sports clubs, and attend ‘identified’ schools

‘My boys really enjoyed the holiday club so much that they keep asking if they can go back at October half term. Always a good sign!! Sammy will be delighted that there is another club running in October and the four hours is great for me. I work part-time so might be able to juggle my hours while he is at club. All the sessions are run really well and the coaches are brilliant with all the kids. It can get difficult in the school holidays looking for things to do with my boys so I hope these holiday sessions continue next year’. – Maria Sutcliffe, parent

Engaging all members of the local community to increase community citizenship

Year Highlights• In partnership with the Jersey Golf Development Group, CSSD delivered a golf festival to over 300 year 3 pupils from identified

schools. This was one of the biggest festivals of golf ever delivered in the UK and was supported by Tommy Horton (Jersey golf legend) and students from Highlands College.

• Part of the London 2012 Olympic legacy is to engage more young people in sport. Through our ‘Olympic’ themed festivals at Fort Regent in July we were able to introduce 800 pupils to sports that are not normally delivered in the curriculum such as handball, martial arts and rowing. These festivals also introduced a level of competition which saw all pupils winning points for their school, the overall winner of which was Trinity Primary School.

• Positive role models are important to all young people. In June of this year we had the opportunity to hold an assembly at D’Auvergne Primary School with Howard Webb, 2010 World Cup Final referee. After answering questions from all year groups, Howard signed hundreds of autographs for the pupils. This proved to be the highlight of the year for many of the pupils at the school.

Education, Health & Well Being

SummarySince the completion of the Primary PE Team in 2010, community staff delivered more PE lessons in schools across the island, in particular those in identified communities. Although the work of the PE Team improved the quality of delivery within schools it was vital that ongoing support was still provided to ensure the highest possible standards are met. To ensure this is the case CSSD staff work alongside the teachers rather than replace them within the lessons and where possible, allow the teacher to take the lead. As our next generation of athletes and players will emanate from a positive experience within PE our department is best placed to identify and support areas of need. By doing this our aim is to build a bigger base of participation in sport outside of school.

CSSD works in partnership with the Education Department to identify schools and ensure our resources have a significant impact on pupils. Research from the UK shows such projects can have a positive influence on improving self esteem, raising academic attainment, reducing truancy and reducing conflict within the classroom.

Projects DeliveredAfter School Clubs, PE Lessons, Lunchtime Clubs, Health and Fitness Days, Sports Festivals, In-service training

Numbers2010 2011

No. of identified schools supported in PE13 out of 14

13 out of 14

No. of non-identified schools supported in PE 3 9

No. of after school sessions delivered in identified schools

265 197

No. of identified schools with daily lunchtime clubs 4 3

No. of sessions delivered as part of the alternative curriculum

25 27

No. of educational courses supported within schools / colleges / ATW

3 8

No. of festivals delivered to schools 12 24

No. of schools attending festivals 22 27

No. of in-service events delivered to teachers 6 8

No. of sports co-ordinated through CSSD 3 8

CSSD supported 8 educational courses in 2011, this compares to 3 in 2010

Also for the second year CSSD co-ordinated the ‘Run a Marathon’

project in schools. 17 schools took part.

Case Study - Feedback given from a Key Worker of a pupil from Alternative Curriculum

‘Attending kickboxing lessons at Fort Regent has been a very positive thing for him. At first, he was attending kickboxing mainly to support another student who was inconsistent at attending. He is one of his best school friends and we knew he would be a positive influence. We thought that it would be a fun outing for them and a chance to let off some steam after the many social challenges of school and academic classes. Initially he was a bit anxious to attend with older students he didn’t know. He also isn’t very coordinated or confident when it comes to anything to do with PE. We have struggled for 2 years in getting him to attend PE lessons at school.

Gradually he became used to the lessons and the routine. He had some bad tempered days but worked through them. This is very important for him to learn. He enjoyed being with the kickboxing coaches and looked forward to the chips and cheese at the end of the lesson. It’s amazing that he always remembered his kit and money… because organisation is something we struggle with daily. One year later, he is still excited to attend every week. We even are sending another student with him who is in need. He is more confident, physically fit / coordinated, and has made friends (something he struggles with) in the kickboxing group.

Many thanks for allowing him to take part; it has been one of the best things that have helped his development.’

This meant that

over 2000 pupils attended festivals

compared to 1100 in 2010

CSSD delivered

24 festivals compared to 12 in 2010

For the second year CSSD co-ordinated a timetable of swimming to ensure

all pupils could leave primary school after

achieving 25m in the pool

CSSD delivered PE in 22 of Jersey’s primary schools

8 different sports were co-ordinated by the department. These included bowls, fencing and golf

A module of martial arts was delivered at

Mont a L’abbe primary and secondary schools

for the first time.

‘Encouraging children to enjoy and take part in physical activity, both inside and outside the school setting, is a key element in the prevention of obesity and the development of healthy lifestyle behaviours that may reduce their risk of developing chronic disease in adulthood. The work of the Community and School Sports Department is ideal for promoting this message’ – Karen Le Cornu, Health Promotion Officer

To provide increasing opportunities and develop the potential of young people in school

Crime Prevention

Numbers 2010 2011

No. of Friday Night Football sessions 21 33

Average number of participants at Friday Night Football 105 70

No. of Probation Service coaching sessions provided 36 36

Average number of participants at coaching sessions 11 11

No. of sessions delivered at HMP La Moye 8 8

No. of calls to police regarding young people 810 655

No. of overall contacts made during ASB reduction projects

2739 2850

SummaryReports have identified that young people who are most likely to engage in anti social behaviour tend to be attracted to informal, short term, unstructured activities. The key to improving the outcomes for the young people is to find activities that will attract and engage them positively, but which will also introduce elements of structure and personal development over time. The crime prevention work (based in and around St Helier and Les Quennevais) aims to keep young people involved by changing location, sports and formats regularly to ensure repetition does not become a barrier.

CSSD works with key partners to deliver sports activities to identified groups. By providing positive activities in ‘hotspot’ areas our aim is to reduce the risk of anti-social behaviour and improve relationships between the police, local residents and young people. These projects have also shown to have an impact on the rehabilitation of inmates which helps towards an effective integration into society once released from prison.

Projects DeliveredCoach Education at HMP La Moye, Probation Service Football, Barclays Wealth Friday Night Football Leagues (F.N.F), Trampoline Sessions.

Year Highlights• The number of calls to police regarding young people has reduced for the fifth year in a row. Although we cannot be fully credited

with these results we are able to show that the number of opportunities we have provided in ‘hotspots’ has increased for the fifth year in a row

• The Barclays Wealth Friday Night Leagues regularly attracted over 130 young people to Fort Regent in January to March. In addition to the significant reduction in calls to police, anecdotal evidence from various agencies suggested that the number of young people on the streets of St Helier at that time was very few

• A partnership with Le Tournoi brought ex-Everton legend Neville Southall to Fort Regent to play alongside the participants of the Late Night Leagues. Over 170 young people attended on this particular evening

There were 110 calls to police relating to young

people in the first quarter of 2011.

This compares to 195 in 2009 prior to the project at Fort Regent

‘Barclays Wealth is pleased to be able to continue their support of the Friday Night Leagues. We are delighted with the results which the Community and School Sports Dept are seeing in their aim to address anti-social behaviour and also promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle to the young people in Jersey.’- Richard Corrigan, Director, Barclays Wealth Jersey

The sponsorship with Barclays Wealth allowed us to extend crime prevention programmes and as a result

33 Friday night sessions were delivered in

2011, this compares with 21 in 2010

The CSSD delivered its first in-service training to 10 prison officers at

HMP La Moye. The aim of the course

was to reduce conflict within the prison recreational environment

Of the 40 young people who were interviewed at the Parade Gardens,

25% said they would be drinking if they were not playing football

The introduction of trampoline and zumba sessions

added an extra 30 young people to numbers at the Parade Gardens football project every Friday night.

I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU for the recent courses completed with the La Moye staff, J wing and for your continued support/interest in prison football. I know that the prisoners and the staff appreciate your help greatly. It has had made a significant difference in the professionalism and enjoyment of the game here for both prisoners and staff running the sessions. – John Scriven, PE Manager, HMP La Moye

‘The parish of St Brelade are extremely delighted that the CSSD have again used their resource to ensure teenagers have the opportunity to participate in an activity that allows them to channel there energies positively. The results have been over the past 4 years a steady reduction in anti-social behaviour’ – Steve Pallet, Connetable, St Brelade

To establish projects with key partners to reduce the likelihood of offending or re-offending

FundingMaximise all funding opportunities and ensure budgets are used effectively

BackgroundThe role of Community Development Officer (Sport) is funded by the Building a Safer Society Strategy (which is administered through the Home Affairs Department). This strategy is a response to local concerns about crime, anti-social behaviour and substance misuse. Many agencies, both in the public and voluntary sectors, are involved in the strategy and work together to tackle the problems that have a negative impact on everyday life for those who live, work and visit the Island.

The 3 main priorities of the strategy are:

• to create a safer environment by reducing crime, public disorder and anti-social behaviour

• to provide people with opportunities to develop their potential as active and responsible members of society

• to reduce the harm caused by the misuse of drugs, alcohol and solvents.

Overall the funding for the Community Development Officer project goes towards equipment, hire of facilities, promotions and staff. In order to allow our programme to expand in 2010 we had to continually source funding from the private sector with significant success.

AwardsThe Community and School Sports Department is extremely grateful to the following companies for their support in 2011

Sponsor Project sponsored

Barclays Wealth Late Night Leagues

Le Tournoi Martial Arts in Schools

G4S Summer Sports Programme

Crimestoppers Summer Sports Programme

State Street All Holiday Courses

NatWest Equipment

Partners

Social Media

Mission Statement

Education, Sport and CultureThe mission of the Department for Education, Sport and Culture is to:

Strengthen our community by providing a first class education service, supporting the development of skills and promoting leisure and cultural activities that enrich our lives.

Our aims are to:

• Ensure that our children enjoy the best start possible;

• Prepare our young people for the challenges of the future and encourage them to make a positive contribution to society;

• Encourage lifelong learning and active participation in sport and culture;

• Promote social inclusion and equal opportunity.

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For more information contact:

David Kennedy, Community and School Sports Manager

Phone: 01534 449787 Email: d.kennedy@gov.je

Paul Brannan, Community Sports Development Officer

Phone: 01534 449790 Email: p.brannan@gov.je

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