Liz Armstrong - School Games Organiser & Coquet YST Development Coach
Liz Armstrong is a dedicated School Games Organiser and Coquet YST Development Coach in Northumberland. She aims to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people by focusing on competition, workforce development, participation, and pathways. Liz provides various sports events and opportunities for children with different abilities, ensuring inclusive and positive experiences for all participants.
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Liz Armstrong School Games Organiser, Ashington & Coquet YST Development Coach Northumberland SGOs
Vision Continuing to make a clear and meaningful difference to the lives of more Children and Young People
6 SGOs in Northumberland Ashington & Coquet, Blyth & Bedlington, Cramlington & Seaton Valley, Morpeth & Ponteland, North Northumberland, Tynedale Key areas of work Competition, Workforce, Participation & Pathways
Reframing Competition - to ensure that the competition experience is a positive one for many more young people Group Description Access The other competitions are not accessible for these children. Usually, this is because these children have additional needs. Belong These children are motivated to take part because they are competing with their friends. The score is not as important as the opportunity to take part. These competitions will reward participation, effort, attitude and / or progress Compete These are the most competitive children. They are physically able and mentally resilient. Competitions will be decided by the best performance / highest score. Develop These children want to play in a competition but they are not as physically able and / or mentally resilient. Many competitions will mirror those for the Compete but they will be played with more coaching input. Enrich These children / young people may not want to compete but can benefit from other opportunities afforded by participation in the School Games e.g. leadership, festivals.
Access Secondary Sports Event Belong Compete Develop Enrich Year 12 Ultimate Frisbee Mixed Volleyball Leadership Mixed Badminton - GCSE Year 10 Mixed Rounders/ Cricket Boys Table Tennis Girls 7-side Rugby / Football (alternate years) Mixed Handball New Age Kurling Boccia Seated Volleyball Athletics (festival) Secondary Problem Solving Challenge This Girl Can Trampolining Cricket Rounders Softball Sportshall Athletics Mixed Badminton Girls' Netball Boys' Football Basketball Handball Year 8 Primary Sports Event Rugby League - touch? Dodgeball Hockey Tag Rugby Orienteering Multi- Sport Festival - transition Year 6 Tag Rugby x 2 Quad Kids Girls' Netball Sportshall Athletics Girls Football New Age Kurling Boccia Seated Volleyball Athletics (festival) Tri-Golf Tag Rugby Quad Kids Gymnastics (Area club team) Gymnastics Dodgeball Kwik Cricket Year 4
The impact on childrens mental health Increase in mental health issues Lonelier (41%) More worried (38%) Sadder (37%) More stressed (34%) Increase in anxiety, trauma & related symptoms. Some groups disproportionately affected: - Pre-existing mental health conditions - SEND - BAME children - Children of key workers - Lower socio-demographic
Activity levels have decreased 93% did something to stay active (7% not) during lockdown The amount of activity fell (and continued to fall even after easing). meeting 60 minutes a day CMO target 47% % Pre- Covid 19 Inequality gaps remain; the less affluent, BAME and secondary age children were more likely to be doing no activity Sport England data July 2020
Lockdown Impact on SEND Pupils 50% Therapies/extra support ceased 80% worsening emotional and mental health 45% physical health has declined 75%"very or "somewhat worried about the effect that coronavirus is having on their life 40% doing less activity than prior to lockdown Sense of belonging/inclusion: One in two (50%) parents in Britain with a child with disabilities aged 4 to 18 say their child doesn t feel comfortable taking part in sports with other children. Youth Voice: voice may also be under-represented School Games Inclusive Health Check data tells us that 20% of schools do not feel young people with SEND have a voice in school in the context of PE and School Sport
Next Steps in Northumberlands post-COVID Schools School Games as a vehicle to engage more and different children and young people Advocacy with schools Development of virtual competitions Head teacher representation on the LOC Local Organising Committee
Thank you from the SGO and RISE team Name Role Email SGO Blyth & Bedlington SAlderslade@activenorthumberland.org.uk Steph Alderslade SGO - Ashington & Coquet liz@lizarmstrongsport.co.uk Liz Armstrong Children and Young People Strategic Lead - RISE Gail.Ballance@wearerise.co.uk Gail Ballance SGO Alnwick & Berwick fclark@activenorthumberland.org.uk Franki Clark Children and Young People Manager - RISE Claire.lee@wearerise.co.uk Claire Lee SGO Morpeth & Ponteland rlee-turner@activenorthumberland.org.uk Rebecca Lee-Turner SGO - Tynedale HRobson@activenorthumberland.org.uk Helen Robson SGO- Cramlington & Seaton Valley Gill.Smith@northumberland.gov.uk Gill Smith
