Mission 

The DSSP is founded on a strapline of “CHALLENGE: INSPIRE: SUCCEED”, and so the root of what we do is based on development, participation and excellence for all children as appropriate. We currently offer a raft of experiences from high class gifted performance to working with SEND students. We believe that within physical education there is something for everyone with our rich, diverse provision. The focus is always on the quality of the experience for the learner. We believe that working with teachers and other adults to support them in their delivery, enhances the experience of the child so that they have a lifelong ambition of keeping healthy and active. 

Intent of Programme (3 Strands) 

CHALLENGE: A range of events and activities for young people who may not represent their school in school sport, often children will be classed as inactive (<30 minutes of moderate activity per day) or fairly active (30-60 minutes of moderate activity per day). These activities and event will be tailored to provide an appropriate positive experience for young people to promote lifelong participation and development in physical activity. These events will take place in the school day, offering opportunities for schools to bring larger numbers of pupils and will be based in various venues across the partnership.  

INSPIRE: A range of events and activities that will be locally based at a learning community hub. These events are transition focused as well as providing inspiration to engage young people into more physical activity, PE and school sport opportunities as well inspiring healthy lifestyles for longer term participation and health. These events and activities will take place within the school day and offer opportunities for schools to bring larger numbers of pupils to participate. 

SUCCEED: A range of events and competitions with the opportunity to represent the school in an appropriate competitive environment. These events will build upon character development within the participants. Pupils taking part may often be classed as active (>60 minutes of moderate activity per day) and may represent the school or community clubs. These competitions will take place as extracurricular activity and feature a West / East event per sport, followed by a high-quality partnership final with qualifying schools from both regions.  

Wild Tribe First Aid Course - Please see flyer below

Our Children’s Wild Tribe First Aid Course has been written in line with the RSE statutory DFE guidance which states that all children should have knowledge and understanding of first aid by the end of year 6 in primary schools (RSE 2019) The one-day Wild Tribe First Aid course will be delivered in the outdoors.

• Concepts of basic first-aid, for example dealing with common injuries, including head injuries, legs, arms and other ailments.

• Children will learn the basics of first aid and how to respond in an emergency • Children will learn how to use bandages, slings and make a temporary stretcher

• The children will be taken through scenarios and learn how to administer first aid in the outdoors.

• All children will receive a certificate on the day

What have children said about the course; “We liked learning outside and about how to survive in the wilderness.” “It was fun because we learnt about the plantain which helps stinging nettle stings.” “I liked learning how to put on bandages and how to make a temporary stretcher.” “I feel a lot more confident now to know what to do if there was an emergency and how to look after myself and my friends and family.”