More than 6,000 children in Pembrokeshire were asked for their views on sport and physical activity in school and in the community this summer, as part of the National School Sport survey.
The survey also looked at pupils’ participation in sport and physical activity, whether they enjoyed it, and collected information from teachers about the provision of various PE and sports activities, and their perceptions about PE, sport, physical literacy and training needs.
The response from schools in Pembrokeshire was phenomenal, with 76% of primary schools and 100% of secondary schools taking part, the highest rate in mid and south west Wales.
“A total of 3,065 primary pupils and 3,059 secondary pupils took part – an exceptional figure,” said Ben Field, manager of Sport Pembrokeshire which co-ordinated the survey locally.
Sport Wales is now using the survey results to create comprehensive individual reports for 50 primary schools and eight secondary schools in Pembrokeshire.
The reports will be used by Sport Pembrokeshire staff as a basis to work with schools to identify areas for development and opportunities to share best practice.
“The results provide a valuable source of information about pupils’ well-being, and it means that there is now a fantastic evidence base to work from,” said Ben.
He said the previous National School Sport survey in 2013 had led to many positive changes across Pembrokeshire.
“I’m confident that the insights offered by the 2015 survey will help us to build on these changes and lead to a greater number of schools looking to provide more children with the skills, confidence and motivation to take part in more sport and lead a more active lifestyle,” he said.
The National School Sport survey 2015 follows Professor Donaldson’s review of the curriculum. The review recognised the importance of creating an education system that nurtures both the academic and physical development of pupils.
The survey is also recognised by Estyn as providing valuable evidence to help inspectors make judgements about aspects of pupils’ wellbeing.
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