What is NSPCC Participation Through Sport?
Participation Through Sport is based at the NSPCC Drop In at the Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Young People’s Centre, Great Sankey, Warrington. This provision has been shaped by the children and young people, and aims to reflect their agenda. This is consistent with Every Child Matters and addresses their wish to have a say, learn and develop, and have access to increased sport and leisure provision. The model that has developed: • Promotes the personal development, leadership and volunteering of children and young people. • Sustains weekly after-school and holiday activities. • Reflects listening to children in sport as part of addressing best practice and safeguarding. The above is supported by a team of four staff, who develop partnerships, deliver training and mentor volunteer Sports Leaders. The aim is to develop a Children’s Service Model of Provision, promoting resilience through engaging children and young people as volunteers and participants, and in adopting a peer led and problem
