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APPENDIX 1 – 2010-2015 STRATEGY ACTION PLAN REVIEW

THEME 1- INCREASE PROVISION OF APPROPRIATE FACILITIES

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Provide a third swimming pool with health and fitness facilities that serve the North of the Borough.

1 Progress the work to enable a third pool to be built that serves the north of the Borough.

The Bridge Park Redevelopment project currently has a swimming pool option but during the design and build stage this may change. The redevelopment is scheduled for completion by 2019. Planning permission has been granted for a publicly accessible pool in central Wembley.

2 Determine the best value package for future management of Brent’s sports and leisure centres

The Tri-borough Leisure management contract (Ealing, Harrow, Brent) was awarded to Sport and Leisure Management. Vale Farm Sports Centre handed over on 1 November 2013. As a result of the change, over £1m of improvements was made to Vale Farm.

Increase community access to all facilities, in particular facilities on education sites, which are suitable for sports use.

3 Develop and maintain a comprehensive web-based directory of all facilities available for hire that are suitable for use for sport or physical activity and provide details of their fees and charges.

In 2013 there were 389,149 website pages views to the Brent Sports website including to the directory. Since 2014 the website format has changed due to the Sports and Parks Service restructure.

4 Maximise the opportunity presented by the Welsh Harp including increasing the sporting opportunity to the people of Brent.

The Welsh Harp Sailing Association offer water sport opportunities. The Capital Ring is maintained alongside the northern shore. The Welsh Harp is also used by individual walkers and for organised health, and natural history walks; and practical conservation projects.

5 Include green travel plans within the Healthy schools award criteria.

All schools are encouraged to have green travel plans. Walking and cycling are high on the agenda. Enhanced Healthy Schools continued in 2013 with 59% of schools engaged in the process. In addition

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schools are working towards healthy Schools London Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards.

Increase facilities for informal participation in sport and physical activity

6 Make public parks and open spaces more accessible and attractive to those wanting to be physically active and develop a wider range of opportunities for informal physical activity.

A wide range of infrastructure and activities have been organised. Facilities provided or updated have included paths, the Capital Ring round London recreational route, interpretative signage, MUGAs (King Edward VII Park in Wembley, Eton Grove, One Tre Hill, Gibbons Recreation Ground, Sherrans Farm Open Space, Alperton Sports Ground, Neasden Recreation Ground), tennis courts (Eton Grove, Woodcock Park, Roe Green Park,) and play areas (Eton Grove, Villiers Road, Tiverton, Roundwood Park, Gladstone Park). Six Outdoor Gyms. Holiday programmes organised. Tennis activity at all sites across the borough, particularly Gladstone, Chelmsford, King Edward. Outdoor Gym programme and Walks programme running weekly throughout the year. Allotments: Number of allotment plots (excluding sheds) let: average of 892 during 2013/14 which increased to average of 954 during 2014/15. Percentage of let allotment plots being cultivated: average of 98.2% during 2013/14 and average of 97% during 2014/15.

Deliver the vision and recommendations of the Planning for Sport and Active Recreation Facilities Strategy including progressing the need to: 1) provide a fourth pool in the centre of the Borough, 2)

7 Deliver the recommendations within the Planning for Sport and Active Recreation Facilities Strategy

Planning applications and development at for changing rooms for cricket square at Eton Grove; Sudbury Court Pavilion refurbishment ITT; planning application for MUGA at Tiverton Green; and planning application submitted (Oct 2013) for BMX and cycle facilities at Chalkhill Sports Ground. Planning permission granted for a publicly

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redevelop Vale Farm sports centre. Increase health and fitness provision

accessible pool in central Wembley.

8 Ensure new facilities comply with local standards set out in the Planning for Sport and Active recreation Facilities Strategy

Proposed facilities are designed in consultation with Brent Planning, local user / consultation, Sports and Parks Service, National Governing Bodies and the funder.

9 Ensure that new facility developments recognise the diversity of the Borough’s communities.

New developments have incorporated facilities and adaptations to enable and encourage participation from a wide range of the community. In use, a range of programmes have further recognised and encouraged participation of the Borough's diverse communities. Examples include the provision of an accessible changing room at Vale Farm Sports Centre; female and male only swimming sessions; Inclusive Fitness Initiative accreditations; Sportability; and Rebound Trampoline

10 Maintain and improve the quality of existing facilities

Facilities have been maintained and /or improved in reasonable or good condition. Examples have included the maintenance of sports pavilions; improved sports pitch drainage at Pellatt Road Sports Ground, Vale Farm, Silver Jubilee Park, Gladstone Park, ; the installation of UV water disinfection at Vale Farm Sports Ground. Satisfaction with leisure facilities in Brent increased from October 2011 to October 2014 from 52.7% to 57.6%. This 4.9% improvement represents the second-highest improvement in London

11 Ensure quality sports provision is integral within the BSF programme in Brent.

Building for Schools Fund programme discontinued by central government.

12 Ensure that all new sports provision on education sites meets the educational need of the provider and promises long term affordable

Examples of successful included a temporary swimming pool at Chalkhill Primary School for use by the school and the local community; a new artificial turf pitch at Woodcock Park for use by St

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community access arrangements Gregory's School and for community use; and a new 3G pitch at Capital City Academy with extensive community use.

13 To work with providers of sports facilities with restricted member usage to create opportunities for community access

Outreach work undertaken to provide activities for community groups at their own centres. Worked with Fitness First in Kilburn and Kingsbury - activities for older people. Delivered weekly sessions at Fitness First in Queens Park and Kingsbury for older residents. GP referral and heath check programme delivered utilising Vale Farm and Bridge Park sports centres

14 Ensure physical activity is built into public spaces.

Physical activity is built into public spaces and examples have included the Capital Ring which takes users through several parks in Brent as part of a round-London recreational path. The Food Growing and Allotments Strategy plays a pivotal role in delivering this action.

Increase the number of pitches, courts and MUGA’s in Brent’s parks.

15 Implement key sport and physical activity actions from the Brent Parks strategy.

During the period 2010-2015 the Parks Service and Parks Strategy joined the Sports Service and more recently moved to the Public Realm. Natural turf sports pitches, artificial turf pitches MUGAs, play areas, paths, tennis courts, sports changing rooms and other facilities have been provided or renovated at several parks.

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THEME 2 – INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF THE WIDER BENEFITS OF AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE

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Increase the role of sport and physical activity as a means to address and prevent poor health in the Borough.

16 Target new physical activity programmes in areas with higher levels of deprivation to tackle health inequalities

Health intervention projects have been established. To bring referrals to the programme, communications and networks have been formed between sports centres, the NHS and GPs. Programmes have been particularly targeted at the obese, diabetic and the pre-diabetic. For example, the Intensive Lifestyle Initiative worked with GPs in five priority Wards - for the calendar year 2013, there were 311 referrals of which 181 (58%) completed. 74% of those who completed were female.

17 Develop and expand health promotion opportunities, prevention initiatives, and treatment options for over weight and obese adults and young people.

A variety of projects have run since 2010. The following is a summary of the most recent for 2014 to mid-2015. Child weight management programme, which works with children who are overweight / obese. There are no current borough wide preventative programmes for adults (though there have been in some previous years). MAP (Move Away from Pre-Diabetes) and Post Health Checks is available for those who are pre-diabetic, and the exercise referral scheme is also available. Considerable work with Diabetes UK. Healthy Lifestyles Team and Active Lifestyles team delivered talks on health eating, cooking workshops and staff healthy eating advisory sessions. The healthy lifestyles team at Brent Council attend

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monthly community outreach events to promote healthy lifestyles by way of talking to people about healthy eating and physical activity.

18 Persuade more health professionals to prescribe physical activity as a form of preventative medicine.

Exercise referral schemes has been established and are run by the leisure centres, who liaise directly with health clinics to promote the scheme and encourage referrals. The Active Lifestyles Team work with nurses and other health professions to signpost diabetic patients to physical activity sessions.

19 Develop and expand the Exercise Referral programmes within the Borough.

Referral schemes have been developed since 2010 with local GPs. Currently, Bridge Park Community Leisure Centre have dedicated a half-time post to focus on Exercise Referral schemes. The scheme is promoted with health professionals and to the public. Reduced rates are applied to scheme to increase opportunity to participate.

20 Ensure that physical activity is a key component in targeted health improvement and intervention programmes such as improving vascular health.

Physical activity included in Move Away from Pre-Diabetes programme and post health checks. Information given to GP's, health trainers etc. on our activities - walks, yoga etc.

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Get more people walking and physically active during their leisure time, work breaks and for transport.

The Healthy Lifestyle Walks and Health Walks have been a success with an average of about 4,000 visits on the walks programme each year. Currently at seven parks in Brent. Public Health Funded bid - active travel - new walks set up from Willesden Sports Centre and distance markers installed in King Edward and Barham park. Promoting walking and using stairs with lunchtime led walks and Step Jockey at Brent Civic Centre. The community 5km Park Run at Gladstone Park is very successful with 90 individuals attending on a

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weekly basis.

22 Support businesses develop healthy, active workplaces.

A range of initiatives have been employed, for example, lunchtime walks, yoga, evening run, lunch time football, badminton and get a free pedometer to provide an incentive for office staff to exercise.

23 Use role models within the community to highlight the benefits of an active lifestyle.

A range of role models and photographs of diverse groups of residents have featured in a range of media. Article in the Brent Magazine highlighting importance of physical activity and where you can participate.

24 Develop physical activity programmes as part of the mental health promotion strategy in statutory and community settings.

Projects have run with Brent's Day Centres, MIND and Mencap, On Your Marks disability programme running at Vale Farm and Willesden Sports Centre. Bridge park have weekly sessions for people with mental health issues. The Active Lifestyles Team have commissioned 1 Life to run Inclusive Fitness programme to get more residents with disabilities active.

25 To develop the health trainer model to help support and motivate people wishing to develop a healthier more active lifestyle.

Health trainers used to deliver health promotion advice at community events

Increase the public’s and ‘professional’s’ awareness of the wider benefits of sport and physical activity e.g. crime reduction, employment, education, life long learning, regeneration, health improvement and social cohesion and inclusion.

26 Work with partners to use sport as a tool to help address crime, school exclusion and anti social behaviour

During recent years several projects have been run in association with the Police. Coach education programme targeted some young people who were at risk of anti-social behaviour. Sessions then delivered in local communities including football sessions at Vale Farm.

27 Support schools to achieve and maintain healthy schools status to

We currently have 59 schools registered for the Healthy Schools London Awards, 22 have achieved

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ensure that young people are educated to make good lifestyle choices.

the Bronze award and 2 schools have achieved the silver award. http://www.healthyschoolslondon.org.uk/

28 Raise awareness amongst parents of the educational performance benefits associated with participating in sport and physical activity.

Schools worked on an individual basis. As part of the Healthy Schools Status criteria a school must have parental involvement. Data on the level of parental involvement is at each school is not available, but 89% (January 2014) of schools have met the parental involvement criteria of the Healthy Schools Status. London Healthy schools also requires significant level of parental involvement and 45% of schools are engaged in the process.

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THEME 3: GET MORE PEOPLE ACTIVE

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Reduce the percentage of people that are inactive, particularly those from low participation target groups.

29 Direct additional developmental work on the five target groups, concentrating on non- and low participants to encourage them to become active.

As an illustration of projects from 2010-2015, the following is a summary of recent activity in 2014 and 2015. Funding for women only project through Sport England. Active New You. Young people - London Youth Games, Holiday Programmes, after school activities (Sportivate funded), activities for older people ( residential homes, 50+, walking, football, walks, yoga). Incentives to get more people active - pedometers, water bottles, activity challenge. Working with community groups in deprived wards to engage with those people who are currently inactive. Sessions at community centres, children’s centres, schools, sports centres. Number of visits by young people to Sports Development Team activities (excluding London Youth Games and Mini Marathon) was 18,244 from January 2014 to March 2015. Number of visits by adults to all SDT activities (includes walks programmes) was 16,575 from January 2014 to March 2015. Therefore, the total number of visits to all SDT activities (adults/children) excluding London Youth Games was 34,819 from January 2014 to March 2015 (15 months).

30 Increase the number of wet and dry side visits to Brent’s sports centres

For the 18-month period from January 2014 to June 2015: The overall number of wet and dry visits to Brent’s sports centres (Sports only at Bridge Park

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Community Leisure Centre) was 2,254,169 - of which number of swim visits to Brent’s sports centres was 788,072 - of which number of dryside visits to Brent’s sports centres (Sports only at BPCLC) was 1,466,097

31 Promote the use of Parks for informal physical activity.

Outdoor Gym, walks, tennis, holiday programmes. Brent magazine articles informing how people can get more active and where they can do it. JCD boards for holiday programmes, walks and outdoor gym programmes, use of newsletters, website etc. Conservation projects at Fryent Country Park and the Welsh Harp Reservoir, and gardening projects at Roe Green Walled Garden.

32 Develop opportunities for ‘family’ participation in sport and physical activity.

Projects have been run throughout 2010 to 2015; and have included holiday programme activities for families’ activities. Children centre activity for mothers and children - sessions for both Number of visits by young people attending holiday programmes during 2014/15 was 3,590 - an increase of 4%.

33 Offer activity programmes that reflect the needs of Brent’s diverse communities offering both inclusive and specific opportunities.

Inclusive fitness programme for people with disabilities - On Your Marks, Sportability. Women only sessions. Yoga for women at women’s resource centre/Barnardos. All activities are in the community and open to all. In addition there has been targeting of specific communities or groups - for example Somali women.

34 Implement key actions from ‘Inclusive and Active’ the sport and physical activity action plan for disabled people in London.

On Your Marks programme being delivered - activities at Vale Farm and Willesden. Public Health Funded project for Inclusive Fitness (1-Life delivering) - started April 2015. Sportability sessions at Willesden - weekly sports club for

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young people with a disability. At Bridge Park CLC, two-hour weekly sports activity sessions held for adults with disabilities. 75 participants recorded the scheme with 1,368 sessions sold to the end of June 2015. A total of 486 visits were made to the On Your Marks Disability Programme (Jan 2014 to June 2015).

Ensure opportunities for participation in sports and physical activity for all Brent’s diverse communities.

35 Proactively listen to local communities and develop activity programmes that are based on the needs of the individual, families and communities.

Consultations have been used as appropriate and to provide information to inform programmes between 2010 and 2015. A survey has been undertaken on the use of Outdoor Gyms. Survey of secondary school children for healthy eating and activity views. Feedback forms for all activities.

36 Use market segmentation and social marketing information to inform the provision of services and effective marketing techniques.

Mosaic and Market Segmentation profiling used to inform and identify area, type and how best information is received by a specific profile type. Website amendments have been submitted to IT for the new sports page. Bridge Park Community Leisure Centre: Purple WIFI installed in rooms and reception areas. Social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) accounts to communicate with customers. Mosaic and Tableau used to profile map customers.

Increase awareness of the opportunities available.

37 Develop and maintain a comprehensive web-based directory of sport and physical activities offered by all sporting providers: individuals, clubs, groups, organisations and private and public sector facilities.

The Get Active London website provides information on clubs and activities; and is kept updated.

38 Continue to use a range of different and exciting approaches to raise

A range of Open Days have been organised since 2010; and a range of media have been employed to

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awareness of where, how and why people should and can take part in sport and physical activity.

target the information to audiences.

39 Widely promote free activities, Brent’s leisure discount scheme and the availability of pay and play opportunities at all Brent Council owned sports centres.

Promotion of activities has continued throughout the period 2010 to 2015. For the 18-month period from January 2014 to June 2015, the following output information is available: Number of casual free swims for age groups 5- 16 year olds and Under 5s: 39,966 Number of 60 and over casual free swim visits: 48,645 Number of disabled casual free swim visits: 10,317 Number of concessionary B.Active cards taken up: 1,634

40 To work with stakeholders to produce sports specific development plans for the priority sports.

During the earlier years of the Strategy from 2010 to 2014, sports development plans were prepared for each of the priority sports. There were also some specific local plants for individuals clubs and sites (for example for Gladstone Park and Pellatt Road Sports Ground). Since 2015, this work has been less of a priority.

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THEME 4: DEVELOP LOCAL SPORTS PROVIDERS

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Support the training and development of qualified personnel within clubs and community groups

41 Develop more opportunities for people to gain leadership, coaching, officiating and other sports qualifications.

Opportunities for people to gain sports qualifications have been developed and implemented throughout the period 2010 to 2015. For the 18-month period from January 2014 to June 2015, the number of individual people assisted by the Sports Service gaining coaching, officiating & leadership qualifications and attending volunteer workshops was 386.

42 Assist coaches and leaders to develop the skills to be competent to coach participants of all standards and disabled people.

Coach education programmes have been run throughout 2010 to 2015. During the 18-months since January 2014, bursaries have been allocated and courses subsidised. Two funding workshops have been held.

Develop volunteering within sport.

43 Provide a programme of skills training for volunteers to meet local needs.

Coach education programmes have continued to be delivered. 386 coaches accessed Level 1, leadership and volunteer awards through the Coach Education Programme which consisted of 16 courses (including those from the Kingsbury Sports Partnership).

44 Develop volunteering opportunities within sports clubs, including opportunities for people with no previous experience in club sport that have the relevant skills.

The coach education programme has been delivered. Clubs offered placements for people who are recently qualified and also asked to share information if they require help. Volunteers have been successful with disability sports, mini marathon and the London Youth Games.

45 Support clubs increase involvement of parents and families in club activity.

The Club Development Officer left the Council in August 2014. Currently, there is not much activity in this area from the Healthy Lifestyles team.

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Support organisations to provide quality sport and physical activity opportunities.

46 Promote and disseminate best practice on club structures, policies and procedures to increase the provision of high quality, sustainable sports clubs and community groups.

A monthly newsletter was produced from 2011 to 2014. This is not now produced by the Healthy Lifestyles team due to changes on work areas and staff leaving. Information on clubs is available on the web.

47 Develop more sports clubs based on school sites as a satellite to the main club.

Initiatives were implemented from 2010 to date. Satellite club programme working in schools. Funded through London Sport. All secondary schools have Sports Clubs at some stage of delivery.

48 Support the development of more inclusive sports clubs providing high quality sports opportunities for disabled people.

Since 2010 there has been a project to support the provision of, and participation in, of sports activity for disabled people. Much of this has been provided through external funding.

49 Bring together sports clubs, schools and colleges to increase opportunities for young people to participate in club sport.

Outreach projects have been organised since 2010 and Sportivate sessions for much of that time. Sportivate sessions, Doorstep and satellite clubs, and other afterschool programmes have provided activities for young people on the school sites. Several programmes delivered with College of North West London. Training for London Youth Games has been provided at several schools.

50 Encourage and support community and faith groups to offer sport and physical activity within their own organisations.

Several organisations received funding through Wembley National Stadium Trust to deliver activities at their club/organisation. Organisations have included Scouts, faith groups, and community centres.

51 Provide information to sports clubs, schools, faith and community groups that will help them improve their self promotion and marketing to attract more participants.

Weekly emails have been sent to schools, clubs, members, and residents.

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52 Inform and assist sports clubs, faith and community groups to apply for and secure external funding, especially to achieve the priorities within this strategy.

Progress has been variable. Workshops on funding have been held and information disseminated to clubs. An Officer left in August 2014 and this work is less of a priority for the Healthy Lifestyles team.

53 Brent Sports Council to re-establish itself as a voice for voluntary sports clubs in Brent.

Does not appear to be the demand for resurrection of a Sports Council – priority sports steering groups provide opportunities for sports to voice their concerns. Since January 2014 a meeting has been held with CVS.

Support clubs to gain Club Mark accreditation or equivalent.

54 Encourage and support clubs to gain Club mark accreditation or equivalent

Not progressed due to changing commitments

55 Review the booking policy of sports pitches and sports centres/halls to reflect the wider benefits of having more Club Mark or equivalent accredited clubs using Brent’s facilities.

Not progressed due to changing commitments,

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THEME 5- INCREASE SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

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Offer a range of opportunities for young people that meet their local needs.

56 Review the benefits and sustainability of free swimming for 16’s and under during all public swimming sessions.

Free swimming for under-16s has been provided since 2010, with quarterly monitoring and reviews. For the 18-months from January 2014 to June 2015,the total number of free swimming visits made at both Vale Farm SC and Willesden SC was 101,264.

57 Provide a range of affordable recreational facilities in parks that are suitable for young people.

Affordable recreational facilities for young people in parks have been provided through both the provision of facilities, for example MUGAs and netball courts and by providing activities. For the 18-months from January 2014 to June 2015 these have included, Holiday programmes delivered in a number of parks, Basketball sessions delivered on MUGAs. Football, netball, cycling, BMX, and tennis. Outdoor gyms installed in five parks. Programmes delivered are geared towards adults, but young people are accessing the facilities . Activities are free. Number of visits by young people attending holiday programmes during 2014/15 was 3,590 - an increase of 4%.

58 Develop more young people as leaders, officials and volunteers and link these with local sports providers.

Coach education has been provided since 2010 and many of the participants have been young people. For the 18-month period from January 2014 to June 2014, 386 people attended (including young people). There is however no information available on whether the trained people continue to volunteer.

59 Promote the educational benefits of an ‘active’ young person and the

Several of the programmes since 2010 have overlapped with this action. These include Bike,

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health issues associated with inactivity.

Healthy Schools, Get Set and PE conferences.

60 Identify means by which the Council’s sports development officers that lead on diversionary activities and activities for disabled people can be core funded when the existing funding ceases in April 2012.

Variable progress while significant cross-over with several of the programmes. On Your Marks worked from January 2014 with four other West London boroughs. The Sports Development team were however discontinued from April 2015 with the emphasis of work now through Healthy Lifestyles.

61 Ensure that all schools are working towards achieving healthy schools status and support them in moving on to achieving the enhanced status model.

For the years since 2010, over 80 per cent of Brent Schools appear to have achieved Healthy Schools status each year. For 2015 the percentage is

Ensure Brent’s young people are given the maximum opportunity to take part in a wide variety of sports and activities within and beyond the school environment.

62 Assess the sustainability of the school sports partnership programme post Youth Sports Trust funding commitment to 2011.

A School Games Organiser programme in Brent was proposed in 2010 and ran from 2011 to 2013. In 2013, over 90 per cent of Brent schools were involved. More recent information is not available.

63 Extend the programme of taster sessions and open days, specifically targeting young people.

This has run since 2010. For the 18-month period from January 2014 to June 2015, attendance at Bridge Park Community Leisure Centre was 3536 excluding Gym and children parties. Doorstep Club activities held in 2014-15 provided opportunities for young people aged between 14-25. US Girl program held for females aged 14-25. Fitness based activities: there were 123 sales in 2014-2015 and 27 for the first quarter of 2015-16. Note also the programme of activities for young people after school (Sportivate) and the holiday programme.

64 Develop sports opportunities for people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET).

A range of activities were organised in during the years of the Strategy. Currently there is no specific programmes for NEET individuals, but coach education and other programmes open to all .

65 Provide advice, support and LAC (Looked After Children) are informed of Sports

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opportunities for looked after children, children leaving care and children as carers to access sports activities.

Service activities

Support young people to develop their involvement in sport to their chosen level.

66 Create a borough wide Sports Achievement evening to celebrate the dedicated, committed and talented young sports people of Brent.

The Sports Award events were held in 2010 to 2013 inclusive. The events were not held in 2014 and 2015.

67 Provide targeted talent development support through the gifted and talented programme.

The Junior Athlete Education programme was held in 2011 and 2013. Not currently active.

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THEME 6: MAKE THE MOST OF LONDON 2012 AND WEMBLEY AS A MAJOR SPORTING EVENT

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Deliver the aims of the Brent 2012 action plan.

68 Provide a programme of London 2012 Olympic sports activities and events.

Holiday Activities had an Olympic Theme, symbolised by a torch. All Sportivate Projects had to meet criteria stating they are to be linked to Olympics, Fun Run - Olympic theme. Children courses focus on Olympic sports, drop in sessions to encourage participation and introduce new sports. 3 celebratory events in Brent all had Sports Zones - over 400 attendances

69 Develop cultural Olympiad events that link the arts and sports and encourage active lifestyles.

Fun Run at Brent Civic Centre opening event, held at Wembley Stadium: 51 runners and 50 walkers registered though only 68 finished. Present at Gladstonbury Festival. Successfully delivered - all having a sports zone.

70 Attract international teams to use WSC / CCA as a pre games training camp.

The Japanese Olympic Badmintons Squad used Vale Farm Sports Centre as their Games time training venue with full support from the Contractor and Brent Council. They won their first medal, silver, since Badminton was introduced as an Olympic sport in 1992.

71 Implement development programmes at WSC in their pre-games training camp sports.

A programme of Olympic sports events were held over Summer 2012. Taster sessions in Olympic sports.

72 Create a scholarship scheme to support Brent’s (inter)national / potential (inter)national sports people to access Brent’s sports centres for training.

The Scholarship scheme continues to run. Every six months the sport is changed to avoid one person or one sport receiving the benefit for too long.

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73 Develop the Brent Fun Run and Walk as a local mass participation event.

Fun run and walk held up to 2012. This has now been replaced by the Park Run which offers people a 5km timed run.

74 Encourage all stakeholders to use Brent’s programme of festivals as a showcase to promote sport.

3 celebratory events held during 2012 - Sports Zone at each. Partner presence at festivals included: British Cycling, Lawn Tennis Association, Football Association, England Netball.

75 Support those involved in the Personal Best programme so that they continue to volunteer in sport related activities.

Since the Personal Best programme came to an end in 2010, participants have been supported with finding further training, employment or volunteer opportunities. All Personal Best participants have also been encouraged and registered for 2012 volunteering opportunities and to sign up for the London Ambassador programme. Brent in2Work are delivering a much reduced service due to public sector funding cuts, therefore all PB participants have been sign posted to other suitable provision to support them with future 2012 related opportunities.

76 Inspire as many schools, clubs and voluntary organisations as possible to take part in the Brent Inspires Award

A total of 1,468 projects were organised for young people through Brent Inspires: 346 Gold (long-term projects), 522 Silver (short-term projects) and 600 Bronze (one-off projects). http://server2.brent.gov.uk/brain/b2012.nsf/MedalsTable?ReadForm

Maximise sports opportunities for Brent’s communities from hosting national and international events at Wembley Stadium and Arena.

77 Work with relevant NGB’s to ensure that organisers of major events at Wembley implement a co-ordinated programme to generate a sustained increase in participation in that sport.

Games Makers were organised to distribute leaflets and info on sport in Brent Sport Maker convention at Wembley Stadium. Badminton and Gymnastics held at Wembley. Worked with England Netball on getting volunteers for their International Matches and to help promote tickets to schools. Talks with various providers on holding 'run' events in Wembley area.

Use the 2012 Paralympic 78 Provide a programme of Programmes promoted as Olympic/Paralympic. Sportability

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Games as a catalyst for disability sport.

London 2012 Paralympic sports activities and events.

sessions held. Sports Zone at 3 Celebratory events in Brent. Paralympic torch relay - had disability taster sessions at WSC. Holiday programmes included disability sessions. Working with Asian Disability Alliance and new sessions at Woodfield School - football and multi sport.

79 Use the Paralympics as a tool to motivate, recruit and train disabled people as volunteers and leaders to support sports activities and events.

Disability coaching courses offered to all coaches and all information sent out to large networks. At Bridge Park CLC, free disability awareness courses held in 2014-2015, involving 25 participants.

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THEME 7: IMPROVE PARTNERSHIP WORKING

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Increase awareness of facilities and opportunities for sport and physical activity by all providers.

81 Share the information, experience, knowledge and data we hold to improve and direct the services we provide.

Worked with Youth and Libraries services, mainly as a result of work on the summer programme. Good working relationship with Metropolitan Police – Safer Transport Team who have been very supportive of cycling initiatives. Continued good relationship with PAWL. Continued good relationship with Schools (PE Adviser, School Games Organiser). WNST fund – Tennis Development Officer with LTA successful - recruited in April 2013. Delivered Sports Zones during summer with NGB’s. Good relationship with British Cycling, LTA, Middlesex FA, England Netball, Badminton England. Good partnership working with Middlesex FA & England Netball on Get into Football and Back to Netball programmes.

82 Get involved with Regional and National sport and physical activity campaigns as a tool to promote and increase participation.

Used regional and national sport and physical activity campaigns to increase participation: Zumbathon to support Comic Relief; Summer Play Scheme to promote Change4Life; an Open Day for International Women's Open Day; and free basketball sessions for Free Weekend of Sport. Also had a stall at Gladstonebury; and coordinated Booiaka, Zumba Gold and Zumba sessions as part of Brent Dance Month.

Develop a more co-ordinated approach to sports and physical activity provision.

83 Providers think strategically to consider what will most benefit the people who live, work, learn and play in Brent.

Outdoor facility improvements are based on the facilities strategy which identified resident demand. The Council is also working to improve access for Brent residents to improved sports facilities in the Borough – e.g. a replacement for the Moberly Centre run by Westminster City Council.

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84 Raise the profile of Brent CSPAN.

Due to changing priorities and internal and external restructures this action was not progressed.

85 Build upon existing alliances and create new ones where appropriate.

New contract awarded at Vale Farm sports centre, so new alliance created with SLM Ltd and with Ealing and Harrow, as the Vale Farm contract was tendered as part of a tri-borough leisure contract.

86 Organise joint promotion and marketing to increase awareness of what is going on in and around Brent.

Single summer holiday brochure produced incorporating information from LAH, Sports development, leisure centres and Youth Service. Information held on B my voice and Visit Wembley websites.

87 Work in partnership to increase capacity, finances and open up new opportunities for funding.

Lawn Tennis Association, Wembley National Stadium and London Borough of Brent funding for tennis development officer. Sports development issued external funding for Doorstep clubs and Sportivate initiatives that increase working with schools, sports clubs, and community groups and youth service. External funding awarded, matched by capital funding to improve facilities. SLM investing in over £1m in Vale Farm sports centre under new tri-borough leisure management contract. Supported Friends of Tiverton with successful LMCT funding for MUGA.