RFU Offer Document - Bradford Secondary Schools Sports Association

Rugby union is more than a sport.It can deliver benefits across the whole school improvementagenda. Rugby union is a driver for positive change in schools,providing a unique variety of development opportunities forteachers and young people. The advantages of rugby union gofar beyond fitness and enjoyment: it can also help to improveattendance, achievement levels and behaviour in schools.What can Rugby Uniondo for you?Teaching and LearningTeacher Trainingand DevelopmentInclusive Activityfor AllCompetitionSchools in theCommunityLeadership andVolunteeringGifted and TalentedSupport Networkrfu.com/schools

2 Supporting whole rfu.com/schoolsschool improvementSupporting wholeschool improvementrfu.com/schools3Rugby Union in Secondary Schools:More than a sportRugby union can play a beneficial role inthe lives of all students, regardless of ageor ability, both at school and in their homelife. Likewise, for school managementteams and teachers, rugby provides tools,resources, people and training to maketheir job easier. It can also assist schoolimprovement plans, deliver learning inthe national curriculum and demonstrateschool effectiveness to Ofsted.Rugby’s strong core values – Teamwork,Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline andSportsmanship – are relevant to life onand off the playing field and insti l positivequalities in young people that will endurebeyond their school days.The Rugby Football Union has developedFREE online tools and resources thatenhance both the sport and academicprogramme for schools. This informationpack and DVD tells you more about whatis on offer on rfu.com/schools to helpyour colleagues and students…Choose Rugby.Teaching and LearningSeries of online anddownloadable teachingresources to support improvedlearning in KS3 & 4 acrossmany subject areas...– Physical EducationKS3 rugby lesson plans;Introducing contact rugby;Girls Rugby; Fitness &Sports Science– Cross CurricularNumeracy & Literacyresources; Rugby WorldCup 2011 project pack– PSHE educationRugby’s Core Values;Drugs & Supplements;Diet & NutritionTeacher Training andDevelopmentOpportunities for teachersof all levels of experience todevelop their delivery skills inrugby union and other sports...– Courses & AwardsCoach & Referee Pathways;Strength & Conditioning;First Aid– Inset & CPDNew & ExperiencedTeachers; Rugby TeacherDevelopment Days;Coach & Referee CPD;Rugby Fitness; Elite Rugby– Teacher AssistanceClub Links; RugbyVolunteer Support;School Support StaffGifted and TalentedPlatform to channel schoolplayers into the rugby uniontalent development andrepresentative set-up...– Talent PathwaysAspirational & PerformancePathways; County Rugby;Regional Academy; England– Supporting TalentYouth Structured Season;Resources & Advice;Anti-doping Education;Specialist CoachingInclusive Activity for AllSupport for schools to engageall groups of students in theirlearning, school life, healthand fitness...– Engaging Young PeopleChoose Rugby Promo DVDs;Youth Webpages & YouthCouncil; Your School RugbyWebpage– Touch RugbyKS4 mixed, informal, simple,fun rugby alternative;Student Empowerment– SEN & Disengaged ChildrenHealthy lifestyles withMEND; Pupil Referral UnitsProject; MLD Tag Rugby– Girls & ActivityGirls Rugby Union inSchools; Role Models;Women’s Rugby DVD– Key Stage 4 EngagementRugby’s 16+ focus; RugbyTransitions from School;National Youth Council;Touch Rugby– After School ClubChoose Rugby Support;Your School Rugby ClubSchools in the CommunityProvision of safe, fun andfriendly activity for youngpeople and adults beyondthe school gates through theRugby Community and Clubs– Club School LinksToolkit for Schools andClubs; Seal of ApprovalAccredited Clubs– Parents & AdultsRugby’s Core Values &Welcome module; ParentLeaflet; Safeguarding– R U Safe; CommunityRugby Coaches– PartnershipsCharitable Status; SchoolClusters; School to SchoolSupport; Student VolunteersLeadership and VolunteeringPathway to recruit, train,deploy and recognise youngrugby leaders within schoolleadership programmes…– VRugbySingle integrated youngrugby leaders strategy– Courses & AwardsRugby Leaders Foundation;Level 2 Leadership Award;Sports Leaders UK– Specialised LeadersCoaching; Refereeing;Administrators & OrganisersSupport NetworkAccessible, dedicatedsupport and communicationsfrom local level through tonational...– Schools Rugby MembershipJoin the Team; MembershipBenefits incl tickets;Magazine & E-zine;Tours & Festivals Support– Non-MembersEzine; RFU & Youth SportTrust; Partner Networks– RFU Support StaffRFU SchoolsDevelopment Team;Regional Delivery Teams– Community Rugby CoachesRole & support; NationallyTrained Team; Safeguarding& CRB Checked– County Volunteer SupportCounty Schools Unions;County Rugby Unions– Rugby Club NetworkCommunity Clubs;Premiership Rugby ClubsCompetitionLocal, regular and wellmanagedcompetitiveopportunities for all schoolswith county, regional andnational pathways...– The New School GamesLevel 1 to 3 frameworkfor boys & girls; SchoolGames Organisers Guide– Daily Mail RBS CupsUnder 18 & 15 NationalCompetitions; Under 15Vase for Developing Schools– Flexible FormatsKS4 Touch Rugby;Girls Tag+; Rugby 7s– SEN & DisabilityMLD Tag RugbyMore Reason to Choose RugbyThe Rugby Football Foundationrecently researched the impactof rugby union in secondaryschools. The trends thatemerged were extremelyencouraging. In a sample ofover 400 diverse state schoolsthroughout England, the surveyfound there is a positivedifference in GCSE results themore rugby union the schooldelivers across the school day.Furthermore, the correlationbetween attainment and rugbyunion activity in this sample ofschools is particularly evidentwhere the schools have ahigh percentage of childrenentitled to free school meals.The Foundation is continuingto evaluate the research andexpand it to consider attendanceand behaviour.

“Rugby supportseverything we believein as a school.”Paul McGrath,Assistant Headteacher“Rugby union provides a structure and context in which childrencan express themselves in an appropriate way. I really enjoyinteracting with the pupils outside the classroom; it helps myeffectiveness within the classroom.” Alex Swift, Head of Year 8“I used to get in quite a lot of trouble inside and outsideof school. When I started rugby it made me focus moreand has helped my school work.” Loi, Year 10 Student“It doesn’t matter if you are fit, big or tall; rugby is a sport for all.If you feel you don’t belong there’s a place for you in rugby. It’s agame for life.” Rachel, Year 13 Student“Rugby union has had an enormous impact and benefiton the school. The pupils enjoy the teamwork andcommitment.” Mr HS Pattar, Headteacher“The Youth Sport Trust is delighted to be working in partnership with the RFU.We are committed to increasing the number and quality of opportunities in sport for youngpeople. We believe it has the power to change lives. We are impressed with the way the RFUis looking to develop rugby union in schools and to support the education and developmentof young people.” Baroness Sue Campbell CBE, Chief Executive, Youth Sport Trust.rfu.com/schoolsFunded byThe England Rose is an official trademark of the Rugby Football Union and is thesubject of extensive trade mark registration world wide. Rugby Football Union (RFU),the national governing body of the game in England. Copyright Rugby Football Union.Published 2010. The Rugby Football Foundation is a charity set up to supportcommunity participation in rugby and as part of its work is keen to encouragegrowing participation in all types of leisure rugby.