Working with schools and community partners to support healthy, happy and active children & young people
What We Do
The purpose of NOSSP is to deliver bespoke school support to every school in North Oxfordshire, to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of young people through play, high quality PE, school sport and physical activity.
We do this through the facilitation of opportunity and connectivity, and the delivery of a range of bespoke programmes and services.
Programmes & Services
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Funded by The FA and delivered by the Youth Sport Trust, Girls’ Football in Schools is a framework delivered locally by a national network of over 300 local partnerships and tailored programmes, working to achieve the ambition that every girl will have equal access to football in school.
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The UK’s Chief Medical Officer recommends at least 60 Active Minutes a day for Young People aged 5-18, or 20 minutes for Children with disabilities. The key message is to move more and sit less both at school and at home!
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Through PE Network Days, curriculum CPD & school sport support, NOSSP is upskilling staff to be confident deliverers of engaging, active and inclusive lessons and clubs that inspire resilience, social connections, teamwork and a positive experience of movement and play.
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Working alongside organisations such as Corefulness and through the delivery of Healthy Movers, NOSSP is supporting children and families through active play and movement, breaking down barriers to learning and encouraging a positive school start where young people are ready to learn.
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Funded by England Rugby, the School Rugby Manager programme is introducing non-contact formats like T1 Rugby to make the sport accessible to all students, running training courses to help school staff build the confidence and skills to teach rugby in PE classes and coordinating events and "Megafests" to connect young people with local community clubs.
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By placing the physical and mental wellbeing of staff and pupils at the centre of decision-making, Well Schools helps create environments where young people can thrive and staff feel supported to perform at their best. Working with Oxfordshire Public Health and other partners, NOSSP is at the forefront of improving health and wellbeing outcomes for young people.
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Leadership & Volunteering empowers young people to build confidence, develop leadership and problem-solving skills, support their communities and inspire positive change through sport and wellbeing. Our young leaders are the work force of the future, so we invest time and energy in providing high quality opportunities for them to thrive.
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The School Games 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. Our extended School Games offer through the SSCo team boosts our local offer and builds on the connections to community clubs and NGBs.
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Top Up Swimming develops confidence, water safety and essential swimming skills, supporting children to achieve national curriculum standards and enjoy lifelong participation in water-based activities safely.
“The growth and longevity of North Oxfordshire School Sport Partnership is testament to the commitment and determination of Headteachers and PE Leads in North Oxfordshire to do the best for their young people. Schools are continually striving to improve their students physical and mental well being through play, physical education, school sport and physical activity, and while there is a need for the support and direction that NOSSP can offer, we will continue to do what we can to help the young people in our community”.
— Dean Woodham Partnership Manager
