Sport in the prep sector comes with its own distinct set of challenges. This seminar is tailored for teachers currently leading sport in prep schools, as well as those aspiring to take on these roles. Balancing the demands for both inclusivity and competitive success, the Director of Sport often faces significant hurdles in designing a programme that meets all expectations. With parental involvement and limited resources, these challenges can be even more complex. The course will explore the practical issues unique to prep school sport and offer potential strategies and solutions.
- Create an effective vision and strategy for sport in your school
- Understand the evolving role and responsibilities of the Director of Sport in a prep school setting
- Balancing performance, participation and pupil wellbeing
- How sport contributes to whole-school aims, values and identity
- Developing a broad, inclusive and progressive sports curriculum
- Identify what “success” looks like in a sports programme
- Tackling the challenge of fixture congestion and seasonal imbalance
- Manage parental expectations and build positive relationships
- Making the most of limited facilities, staff and curriculum time
- Planning for continuity and transition into senior school sport
- Using sport to promote character, confidence and leadership
- Addressing gender balance and opportunities for all pupils
- Ensuring that the programme supports both early and late maturing pupils
- Case studies and good practice in other leading prep schools
