kids first rugby - schools

Rugby Union in Primary Schools
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Three hour course written to complement the new
National Curriculum for PE
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Fits in with the Primary School Physical Literacy
Framework, supporting primary schools to develop
the physical literacy of all of their pupils. For more
info click on www.youthsporttrust.org and search for
‘Physical Literacy Framework’
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Designed to support the delivery of PE and extracurricular sport at Upper Key Stage 2 – years 5 & 6
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Builds upon existing CPD teachers may have
participated in, such as Youth Sport Trust ‘Start to
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TOPS for lower Key Stage 2 (years 3 & 4)
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Complements the England Rugby ‘Kids First’ principle.
Pupils playing at a local rugby club may be involved in
Kids First Rugby already – check out www.RFU.com/
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Primary School Competition
The RFU Key Stage 2 competition offer has changed to
reflect the needs of children participating in sport at this
stage of their development.
The Kids First Rugby Mega Fest gives more children the
opportunity to participate against each other and achieve
personal bests. This more inclusive format allows for
increased participation and encourages the development
of strong school to club links, providing high quality out of
school rugby participation.
Competition at this age is best delivered with the support of
England Rugby secondary school student leaders.
Details of the new school games level 2 competition offer
can be found at www.yourschoolgames.org
Rugby Football Union. The RFU Rose and the words ‘England Rugby’ are official registered trade marks of the Rugby Football Union.
KIDS FIRST RUGBY - SCHOOLS
Who is it for? – Primary school teachers and coaches delivering rugby union to year 5 and 6 pupils.
Duration – 3 hours practical and classroom based activity.
Developing children as confident, capable young people first is at the core of the Rugby Football Union’s
offer to schools. Using rugby union as a vehicle for developing young people’s personal and social skills
alongside their rugby skills can have a dramatic impact on all aspects of their lives and has real whole
school impact. Upon completion of the Kids First Rugby – Schools course, you will:
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Be fully aware of the holistic needs of children playing sport and be able to meet these needs when
delivering rugby union sessions.
Have an understanding of how to teach rugby union in a fully inclusive, engaging and enjoyable way.
Be able to enhance learning and children’s motivation through the use of rewards.
Be able to use rugby union to meet the outcomes of the new National Curriculum for Physical
Education.
Every delegate receives a teacher and pupil resource pack to support their teaching of rugby union.
Please contact your local RFU Rugby Development Officer for details of courses in your area.
www.rfu.com/schools