DRAFT - London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Process 11
This strategy draws on several
national, regional and local
strategies and plans.
The priorities and actions set out in the
strategy improvement action plan have been
developed by the Barking and Dagenham
Community Sport and Physical Activity
Network (CSPAN).
The views of sports clubs in the Borough and
National Governing Bodies for sport have also
been sought and there has been opportunities
for individuals and community groups to have
their say.
Equality and Diversity 12
The intention of this plan is to make
physical activity and sport equally
accessible to all sections of the
community.
As well as stimulating participation by
underrepresented groups, it is clearly
advocated that work will continue to
encourage increased participation by those
groups in society who are already well
represented.
It is recognised that equal opportunity requires
targeted positive action, and in line with the
vision for this strategy, actions will be taken to
encourage all residents in the Borough to take
part in sport and physical activity.
The strategy will support the setting of targets
for identified groups and recommend that
plans and programmes are developed in
consultation with group representatives.
The training of people and capacity building
within these communities will be a key feature
of this development work.
An equality impact assessment has been
produced that outlines how the needs of the
Borough’s diverse communities have been
considered and taken into account in the
strategy improvement action plan.