Sport and recreational opportunities should form one of the main focal points of of all Schools extra-curricular programmes. Providing a varied menu of opportunities for all pupils to access is a crucial aspect of achieving the five hour offer.

Important sporting values such as knowledge of laws, sportsmanship, codes of conduct, respect for officials, discipline, reliance, leadership, teamwork, winning, losing and simply having fun, should all be fostered within the framework of the programmes offered.

The School Sport Partnership will support all schools to offer a variety of activities as part of their enrichment programmes through the following interventions outlined in the pages below.