Springside awarded Youth Sport Trust Silver Quality Mark

Springside Primary Special School awarded Youth Sport Trust Silver Quality Mark

Springside Primary Special School, Rochdale have been awarded the Youth Sport Trust Silver Quality Mark for their commitment to physical education (PE) and school sport.

The Youth Sport Trust is a national charity that builds a brighter future for young people through the power of sport.

The Quality Mark is an online self-review tool which provides schools with a nationally recognised badge of excellence for the quality of its PE and school sport. The tool supports schools to audit their PE provision and identify priorities for its development.

Melody Fierro, headteacher at Springside, said: "We are delighted to receive the silver award which recognises the hard work and determination of both the staff and the learners. We continue on our journey to ensure all learners across the school access quality physical education through a creative approach to our curriculum.  Special thanks to Amy Deadman for sharing her passion and dedication."

Alison Oliver, Chief Executive at the Youth Sport Trust, said: "Congratulations to Springside Primary Special School for achieving the Youth Sport Trust Silver Quality Mark. Schools which achieve the Quality Mark, share our belief in the value of high quality PE and sport and the positive impact it has on young people’s journey through education.

"PE and school sport helps young people to live healthy and active lives and through it, helps them achieve their personal best in school and life. We are delighted to be working with thousands of schools across the country that recognise the competitive advantage this gives to their pupils."