Sports code of practice

Supporting schools to deliver out-of-hours (on-site) sporting activities involving adults other than teachers

Although there is no intention to stop current practices overnight, this revised code of practice explains the considerations that are essential in the planning and delivery of out-of-hours (on-site) sporting activities involving adults other than teachers. It is intended that by following these guidelines, practices will be improved, risks reduced and the welfare, safety and education of pupils safeguarded in accordance with Every Child Matters.

Code of practice (pdf 45KB)
Flowchart 1: Planning out-of-hours (on-site) sporting activities involving adults other than teachers (pdf 28KB)
Flowchart 2: Delivering out-of-hours (on-site) sporting activities involving adults other than teachers (pdf 29KB)
Appendix 1: Application form (pdf 45KB)
Appendix 2: Reference form (pdf 29KB)
Appendix 3: Health and safety questionnaire for external organisations (pdf 24KB)
Appendix 4: Booking form (pdf 45KB)
Appendix 5: Pupil details (pdf 16KB)
Appendix 6: Attendance register (pdf 18KB)
Appendix 7: Session planner (pdf 20KB)
Appendix 8: Safety check sheet (pdf 22KB)
Appendix 9: Certificate (pdf 32KB)

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For more information, please contact Jon Rees. Phone 01634 338765 or email jonathan.rees@medway.gov.uk