Recent events around the world and here at home have thrown, yet again, a spotlight on two issues: racism and female safety. As an organisation, Get Berkshire
Active are passionate about fairness and equitable provision of sport and physical activity. We want it make it clear in our words and actions that we support an
anti-racist agenda and an agenda that recognises and promotes issues around female safety. There are enough barriers already in the way of people playing sport and
leading a physically active lifestyle; racism and worry about safety should not be part of this.
Please see our statement on anti-racism here and female safety
here.
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GBA Strategic Intent 2021-2026
Tackling Inequalities Through Physical Activity and Sport
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GBA Strategic Intent
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If you believe in the power of Physical Activity & Sport to transform lives and communities then please join us in our quest to tackle inequalities and create a
healthier, happier and more resilient Berkshire.
We are delighted to present our Get Berkshire Active Strategic Intent 2021-2026 explaining the principles, themes and methods of tackling issues in our county
through physical activity and sport. We're encouraging our partners to join us in its delivery.
We believe in collaboration and that 'only all of us together know the whole story'. If you want to be part of the Physical Activity transformation of Berkshire then
contact us to see how we can work together.
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Physical Activity Sector News
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Return to Play
Latest Updates
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GBA Supporting Clubs webpage
Visit the
COVID-19 in Berkshire Workforce webpage. We keep it updated with the latest Government and Sport England restriction guidance useful for clubs and workforce.
Sport-specific guidance to restart safely
National governing bodies continue to work alongside the Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) to interpret government guidance for their individual sports
and setting out sport-specific advice for individuals, clubs and local authorities.
Return to Play resource.
Sport England roadmap communication for return to play
Sport England released updated FAQs on the
the relaxation of restrictions from 29 March. There is also be a range of activity taking place in April to support the reopening including press releases, best
practice, return to play tools for providers and the latest insight into attitudes and intentions.
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Public Health England
Physical Activity in Clinical Care Online Training
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Book your place
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When Tuesday 11th May at 1pm & Thursday 13th May at 1pm
Who All registered Healthcare Professionals in Bucks, Ox, Berks & MK
What will you learn
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Evidence base & benefits of physical activity
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Current CMO physical activity guidelines
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How to provide brief advice during consultations
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Resources for patients & local opportunities to signpost
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Plus receive local signposting handouts
"Very informative and helpful for us. Everything was brilliant." - Hospital Nurse, March 2021
TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE CLICK HERE
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Boing's Virtual Coaching course
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Book your place
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Boing's online coaching course is dedicated to supporting coaches, teachers and volunteers who work with kids to make their sessions more active, more inclusive and
more playful than ever!
This blended course has videos to watch and tasks to complete in your own time and includes a live online session to explore how you can incorporate the power of
play into the great work you do.
£12.50pp
Boing Virtual Coaching Course– 11 May, 6:00 - 7:15pm
Watch the official video: Boing and GBA!
Who is it for: Anyone that works with children and young people 5 to 12 year olds; sports clubs, community groups, youth groups, teachers,
coaches, volunteers, physical activity providers.
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Safeguarding & Protecting Children
UK Coaching
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More than ever safeguarding our children and young people is so important, now that they are spending more time away from key support networks during lockdown.
Designed by UK Coaching, NCPCC and the CPSU, these Online Classrooms have been specifically tailored to raise awareness of safeguarding within
active sporting and physical activity environments. Attendees will also gain an understanding of mental health and how to challenge stigma within a club environment.
£28.00 Berkshire resident // £30.00 General ticket.
Thursday 17 June, 6:30pm
Click on the link above for more information.
Who is it for: Coaches, sports clubs, volunteers, welfare officers and safeguarding leads, instructors, physical activity providers.
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Safeguarding & Protecting Children - for young coaches (16-18)
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This online classroom, developed in partnership with the Child Protection Sport Unit (CPSU) of the NSPCC, has been designed specifically for coaches aged between 16
& 18 years old. Created by specialists in child welfare and written and delivered with the safety of the young coach in mind throughout, it covers all the
appropriate content to support younger coaches to recognise safeguarding and child protection best practice as an important part of their great coaching journey.
Please note, individuals aged 18 or over must attend the standard Safeguarding & Protecting Children - online course.
£28.00 Berkshire resident // £30.00 General ticket.
- Saturday 19 June, 10:00am
Click on the link above for more information.
Who is it for: Young coaches, volunteers, instructors, physical activity providers.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Awards
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The Mental Health and Wellbeing Awards are a UK-wide celebration of excellence in mental health and well-being interventions, plus the celebration of inspirational
mental health stories. Hosted by the Mental Health Awareness Programme, the awards launched in 2019 and are free to enter. Entries close in May and winners are
announced at an awards ceremony held in the summer.
See criteria and link to apply here.
Closing date 30th May 2021.
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Mental Health Awareness
Lunch and Learn webinar series
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In collaboration with Get Berkshire Active, Support in Mind is delivering a series of 'lunch and learn' webinars. Designed for the grassroots sport
and physical activity sector, 4 bespoke webinars to develop understanding and awareness of mental health and wellbeing are running throughout May
2021.
We aim to share knowledge and support for individuals who work in local clubs or organisations that provide sport & physical activity, so that we can enhance the
mental health conversations within our local communities.
You can book on for FREE now:
How to be Happier - Tue, 04 May
Being 'mental health' aware - Tue, 11 May
Recognising signs & supporting others - Thurs, 20 May
Changing club culture - Tue, 25 May
Who is it for: Coaches, sports club committees, volunteers, physical activity providers, instructors.
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Social Prescribing news
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The National Academy for Social Prescribing has launched its first newsletter,
The Social Prescription, their monthly round-up of all things social prescribing.
Sign up to the newsletter here.
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Physical Activity in Berkshire
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My Superhero Run
28th April
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Could you support Me2Club by joining the My Superhero Run on Wednesday 28th April?
This virtual event is taking place on
#NationalSuperheroDay where individuals and families can run, walk, jog or scoot – whatever suits – for 5km anywhere, anytime dressed in a superhero outfit to
raise money for charity and help set an (unofficial) world record.
You can choose to order a superhero outfit and a medal to really look the part! (Superhero masks are even available to download and print at home to decorate yourself.)
Entry is FREE however Me2Club would welcome your fundraising support and a suggested fundraising target of £75 per hero.
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FREE Allianz Inner Warrior camp
Reading Abbey Rugby Club
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Reading Abbey Rugby Club announced its FREE Allianz Inner Warrior camp on Saturday 8th May 2021.
This Allianz Inner Warrior Camp is a FREE Women and Girls' rugby fitness session designed to introduce women and girls to rugby in a fun, safe manner! They will be
running 3 age groups at this Inner Warrior Camp on Saturday 8th May 10-11am:
U13 Girls (girls aged 12 and 13);
U15 Girls (girls aged 14 and 15);
Women (women aged 17 or older).
Please wear sports/casual clothing and trainers will be fine, but if you have football/rugby boots, even better!
Please bring your own water and lots of enthusiasm! If you have any questions, please message the Abbey Ladies
Facebook page.
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Women in Sport: latest research on teenage girls
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Teenage Girls’ Lives and Physical Activity
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Women in Sport have released findings on their research into the impact of the pandemic on teenage girls and their relationship with sport and physical activity.
They found that 62% of girls were doing less activity than before the pandemic with many finding it hard to motivate themselves in the absence of normal activities.
However, some girls that were previously considered less active have been on a positive journey; 26% of them said they are more active than before and 22% are
fitter. Girls were initially drawn to online physical activity classes but this didn't last and 63% found it hard to stay motivated online as activities were too
intense, serious or repetitive.
Overall girls recognised the benefit of physical activity:
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52% agreed that keeping fit and doing physical activity was more important than ever
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55% said they felt being physically active made them happier
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54% said that it made them less stressed
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Positively, 82% of girls said they will put more effort into being active when life returns to normal but half were concerned they had lost their fitness and 41% had
lost confidence in their sporting ability.
Visit the Women in
Sport website to find out more and to access the whole report.
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Impact of Covid-19 on Disabled People – Activity Alliance
March Update
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A new Activity Alliance report explores the significant challenges that disabled people have faced throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. It outlines the social impact
of the pandemic, the effect that restriction measures have had on disabled people and the impact that this has had on their physical activity levels. Read more
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Children are less active than before lockdown
Youth Sport Trust
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More than two in three parents say they have seen their children's physical activity levels decrease during lockdown the Youth
Sport Trust survey reveals:
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69% of parents believe that their children are less physically active now compared to a year ago, before the Coronavirus pandemic. Only 15%
said their children's activity levels had not changed and 12% thought their children were now more active.
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When asked about their children's activity levels, almost 4 in 5 parents (79%) reported that their children were currently doing less than 60 minutes
every day. Three in five (60%) say their children are active, but for 30 minutes or less. A further 11% say their children are currently doing no
activity at all.
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Four in five parents (81%) now believe that schools should be ensuring that pupil is physically active for at least 30 minutes every day while in school, with
similar numbers (78%) calling for schools to provide at least two hours per week of physical education to every pupil.
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Read more about it here
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Understanding Vulnerable 14-19-year-olds
Energise Me research
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Energise Me (Active Partnership for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight) commissioned The Behavioural Architects to help them understand the views of vulnerable
14-19-year-olds in the county. They set out to learn how teenagers feel about physical activity. They were curious about what motivates them to do things and what
stops them.
When it comes to physical activity, it turns out there are all kinds of barriers preventing teenagers from being more active.
Understanding Vulnerable 14-19-year-olds
summarises the research findings to help you understand this audience.
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Funding Opportunities and Support
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Return To Play: Small Grants Fund
This Sport England fund will make awards of between £300 and £15,000 to help sport and activity groups, clubs and organisations respond to the challenges of
returning to play in a covid-19-safe way. Open to 30 June. Find out
more
Return To Play: Community Asset Fund
Sport England's Community Asset Fund will make awards of
between £10,001 and £50,000 to help local sports clubs and organisations adapt and open important places and spaces to help their local community return to play
safely.
Return To Play: Active Together
Active Together is a crowdfunding initiative that can match fund, up
to £10,000. Successful crowdfunder campaigns from a total pot of £1.5m for things such as a loss of income due to the crisis, or any other covid-19 related needs.
Understanding the financial support available
ClubMatters have pulled together information on the various support packages released by Government aimed at reducing the negative financial impact on organisations,
businesses and the self-employed. The guide includes descriptions of each support
package from Government and Sport England funds.
Sports Marketing Network & Easyfundraising partnership webinar
The on-demand webinar provides thoughts,
tools and to-dos on how clubs/groups can better engage with the community. Ben Harper from easyfundraising give advice on how to use these principles to raise funds
through easyfundraising.
Made by Sport, Cash4Clubs fund opens
Opening 12 April funding will be available for grassroots sports clubs and organisations who can provide
clear evidence of how they use sport to help young people develop life skills, employment opportunities, reduce crime and anti-social behaviour or tackle mental
health issues.
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Berkshire Community Foundation
Funding opportunities
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Berkshire Community Foundation have launched a new round of grant applications, for four funding streams: the Vital for Berkshire - Coronavirus Fund, Funds for Older
People, Give a Child a Chance (GACAC) Fund, and the Club In Crisis fund
These funds are aimed at supporting charities, community groups and volunteer organisations - and individual children or groups in the case of GACAC - to address
vital needs in the county. Applications open today on the charity's website, and close at 10am on Monday, 10th May 2021.
A new #ClubsInCrisis Fund, created by national charity Made By Sport, aims to support grassroots sports. Berkshire-based sports clubs and sport for development
organisations who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and who require funding to save, resume or adapt their activity offering, are invited to apply via
BCF's website. Applications are now open until 17th May 2021, and grants of up to £2,021 will be considered per application. Get in touch
at grants@berkshirecf.org if you have any queries.
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