PESSCL
The National PE, School Sport and Club Links Strategy's overall aim is to enhance the take-up of sporting opportunities by 5 to 16 year olds.
The PESSCL strategy has key strands, each designed to maximise opportunities for young people to access high quality PE and school sport.
What is the PESSCL strategy?
The Physical Education School Sport Club Links strategy incorporates eight different strands, supported by £459 million from central government.
Specialist Sports Colleges position PE and sport at the centre of the curriculum, using it as a vehicle to develop and improve learning opportunities for all.
A cluster of schools (primary and secondary) that centre around a hub-site (usually a sport college) to share PE expertise, facilities, coaching and professional development.
3. Professional Development
Aims to ensure high-quality PE and school sport by giving teachers and others the tools and expertise needed to inspire and engage children and young people.
4. Step into Sport
Step into sport encourages young people's involvement in sports leadership and volunteering.
5. School / Club links
Provides the link between high quality physical education and sporting opportunities in the local community
6. Gifted and Talented
This programme aims to improve the range and quality of teaching, coaching and learning for elite young sports people.
7. Swimming
Raising the profile of swimming in the PE curriculum via a new swimming charter
8. Qualifications and Curriculums Activity, PE and Sport investigation
The QCA is working closely with schools and partnerships across England to investigate high quality PE and school sport.
