North Wilts Sports Cluster

Across our expanding cluster we currently have 24 schools. Historically we see around 700 children taking part in festivals and events during each academic year although this will increase significantly as the cluster continues to expand. The attendance at festivals is complimented by secondary pupils leading, umpiring, officiating, scoring, refereeing, timekeeping, filming, coaching and having lots of fun.  Our “Power of 10” program specifically targets the organising of events! Our P10s have gone from small beginnings refereeing 3 or 4 festivals a year to being invited to help organise the Wiltshire Schools Games in Marlborough. They even have an impact beyond the school gates as they regularly assist with community events such as local fun runs and Rotary club Youth Challenge days.

We are proud to include the wider community within our annual events. Parents come to watch, sports clubs are heavily involved in the planning and running of many of our festivals, community coaches lead sport specific sessions in schools and we also work with local voluntary group and national governing bodies to raise understanding and in turn standards across our schools.

Each year we offer CPD opportunities to primary staff though twilight staff meetings, team teaching lessons, more able identification and movement group support.  We also buy in and pilot resources, planning and CPD from outside agencies sharing best practice wherever we can.

Each year we improve our provision to the cluster. For example in 2012 we ran 12 events after our torch relay and Mini Olympics. In 2019 we organised 18 events including an “Inclusion day” which took place at H5 Adventure in Broad Town. Specifically targeting pupils with low self esteem who would benefit from team building and working with good role models such as our P10 Young Leaders

P10s have inspired over 3000 children since 2012!