Sportlink Programme

The Sportlink programme, managed by  Dudley Sport and Physical Activity service has been successfully running for over 15 years in Dudley.

The programme is aimed at Dudley primary schools and offers sports specific and multiskills activities in curriculum and optional extra –curricular clubs.

Years 1 and 2 are offered gymnastics curriculum taster sessions with an optional out of hours club.

Years 3 and 4 are offered multi skills curriculum taster sessions with an optional out of hours club.

Years 5 and 6 are offered six priority sports of: basketball, cricket, football, netball, rugby and tennis, delivered by Dudley sport and physical activity coaches.

The sports rotate on a cluster basis with two sports offered to each school each term.

Schools can then opt for an out of hours club for the rest of the half term. 

The programme offers exit routes for participants in terms of links to sports clubs where applicable.

All coaches are Seal approved which ensures they:

• Are Governing Body qualified

• Hold a minimum 3 hour emergency aid certificate
• Have a satisfactory CRB enhanced disclosure
• Are trained in child protection
• Have their own Public Liability insurance
• Have provided two references around their suitability to work with children and young people and have completed a self declaration.

Evaluation of the programme is undertaken every term with every school involved in the programme where possible. The evaluation includes areas such as punctuality, organisation and coaching sessions.

In the academic year 2010-2011:

• 97% of respondents felt the coach’s punctuality was either good or excellent

• 98% of respondents felt the overall organisation was either good or excellent

• 96% of respondents felt the overall delivery of coaching sessions was either good or excellent