Working collaboratively
to share resources
and expertise that
broaden opportunities
Key Partners
Strong partnerships are central to the success of North Oxfordshire School Sport Partnership. By working collaboratively with respected organisations across Education, Sport, Health & Wellness and Play, NOSSP is able to broaden opportunities, share expertise and create meaningful experiences that positively influence the lives, wellbeing and aspirations of young people across North Oxfordshire.
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Fighting inactivity, tackling inequality. Working tirelessly to increase activity levels, challenge health inequalities and create a happier, healthier and more active Oxfordshire.
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The Association for Physical education (afPE) is committed to being the UK representative organisation of choice for people and agencies delivering or supporting Physical Education in schools and the wider community.
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Barclays Girls’ Football In Schools by England Football (BGFS) is a nationwide scheme that aims to mainstream football in schools for girls.
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Supporting the health and wellbeing of residents and communities across the Cherwell District.
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Blessed George Napier Catholic School in Banbury was granted Sports College Status in 2003 and has hosted North Oxfordshire School Sport Partnership since inception.
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Enriching lives, introducing more people to Rugby Union and developing the sport for future generations.
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Supporting young people and families across Education, Health & Wellbeing, Social Care and Active Travel.
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The School Games is a programme which puts physical activity and school sport at the heart of schools, providing young people with the opportunity to learn through physical activity and competition to achieve their personal best.
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The Youth Sport Trust is the UK's leading children's charity for improving the education and development of every child through play and sport.
“Our relationship with NOSSP is absolutely critical to our ability to help improve the wellbeing of young people within Cherwell District. Working so effectively and easily together has made it possible to offer a wide range opportunities, with some seen as national examples of good practice. Our partnership is stronger than ever, and this is down to the excellent organisation of NOSSP and the team’s ability to work in partnership on shared strategic goals and areas of need”.
— Tom Gubbins - Wellbeing Manager, Cherwell District Council
“The Youth Sport Trust equips educators and empowers young people with the vision of creating a future where every child enjoys the life-changing benefits of play and sport. We collaborate with local partners to achieve this, and we are proud of the longstanding partnership with have with NOSSP. The excellent endeavours of NOSSP has seen hundreds of teachers trained and thousands of young people given opportunities to increase participation in PE and School Sport”.
— Chris Ellis - Head of School Engagement, Youth Sport Trust