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Activemark 2007, Sportsmark 2007 and Sports Partnership Mark 2007 – factsheet
Activemark, Sportsmark and Sports Partnership Mark– which are awarded annually – reward delivery of the national PE, School Sport and Club Links strategy. They are open to all schools which are part of a school sport partnership. For the second year, schools are automatically assessed for one of the marks through the national school sport survey, which all partnership schools take part in. This means that schools do not have to complete a separate application form. This ensures that the burden placed on schools is kept to the very minimum.
Activemark 2007
Schools received the mark if, according to the survey:
- 90% or more of pupils across the school were doing at least 2 hours high quality PE and school sport a week.
Overall, 14,603 of the primary schools taking part in the annual school sport survey in 2006/07 met the standard and have been awarded Activemark 2007. This includes special schools which have primary aged pupils.
Sportsmark 2007
Schools received the mark if, according to the survey:
- 90% or more of pupils across the school were doing at least 2 hours high quality PE and school sport a week.
Overall, 2,122 of secondary schools taking part in the annual school sport survey in 2006/07 met the standard and have been awarded Sportsmark 2007. This includes special schools which have secondary aged pupils.
Sports Partnership Mark 2007
Partnerships received the mark if at least 90% of pupils across the partnership were doing at least 2 hours high quality PE and school sport each week. 143 partnerships met the standard and have been awarded Sports Partnership Mark 2007.
Frequently asked questions
- 1. How long will the award last?
The kitemarks are awarded each year — automatically through the school sport survey. They last for 12 months.
- 2. Are the kitemarks open to independent schools?
Yes. If an independent school is linked to a School Sport Partnership and took part in the school sport survey, then they will be eligible.
- 3. Are the awards open to special schools and PRUs?
Yes, as long as the special school/PRU is within a school sport partnership and takes part in the annual school sport survey then it will be automatically assessed for one of the kitemarks. Special schools/PRUs with primary aged pupils will be assessed for Activemark, those with secondary aged pupils will be assessed for Sportsmark.
- 4. What does the school get?
Each school which qualifies for one of the kitemarks will receive a certificate. The school will also be able to use the kitemark logo for the relevant year on their headed paper and other documentation.
- 5. Where can I get the logo from?
Your Partnership Development Manager will have a copy of the logos and will distribute it to the successful schools.
- 6. Where can I find out more information?
If you still have questions you can email pe.sport@dcsf.gsi.gov.uk
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