Reports

Changing Times in School Sport

By Neil RollingsEither side of the Millenium, school sport experienced a seismic shift. Changes emerged, many of which were unanticipated and certainly unplanned. The sector is still trying to resolve many of the unintended consequences. The result is an unstable landscape, which presents annual problems for schools on every level. Underlying philosophies are often unclear, leading to programme and resourcing issues. Every year brings different challenges, as the sector seeks to restore the stability of previous times, albeit with a much changed programme.

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PADSIS National Prep Schools’ Rugby Survey Summary

We are delighted to present a summary of the recent 2023 PADSIS Prep Schools' Rugby Survey.

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Guide to Appointing a Director of Sport (2022 update)

This guide outlines the issues surrounding the role, purpose and selection process involved in appointing a Director of Sport in an independent school. Newly updated for 2022.

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Developing Twenty First Century School Sport and Exercise

Combining Performance with Participation By Neil Rollings

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Re-Booting School Sport

Plotting and Implementing a Route Through the Crisis This report looks at the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on school sport and suggests a three stage approach to recovery.

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