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Introduction
The Community and School Sports Department (CSSD) use the power of
sport to make a positive impact in Jersey’s community. By using an integrated
approach to providing sport and physical activity in key locations our vision is:
‘To ensure all young people in Jersey can be physically active, safe and reduce their
potential involvement in crime and anti-social behaviour.’
Following on from the work of the original Sport and Leisure Department
Strategy (published in 2001), ESC’s ‘Fit for the Future’ strategy (2014 – 2018)
now provides a vision and clear direction to increase the levels of sport and
physical activity in Jersey. It is from within this strategy that the contribution of
the CSSD is set out. During the consultation process for this new strategy the
work of the CSSD was praised by respondents who described it as ‘superb’ and
‘invaluable’. There was also clear support for the continuation and, if possible,
expansion of our service. This positive feedback resulted in our department
receiving additional funding to increase our existing services for the next
two years. This will allow us meet the needs of our users who provide regular
feedback, particularly around the need to extend our holiday course provision
and community sports courses.
The purpose of this CSSD Business Plan 2014 – 2015 is to provide the strategic
direction for our department to meet the aims and objectives set within the
Fit for the Future Strategy. In doing this we can achieve its desired ambitions,
in particular:

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To encourage children to take up sport at an early age

To ensure all young people have opportunities to engage in physical
activity

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To ensure all young people become competent swimmers
and are safe in the water and sea

This document will clearly demonstrate how our projects can impact on social
policy over the next two years. We have also included specific targets which
will show how we measure the effectiveness of what we do. For example, by
increasing our network of groups and agencies who understand local issues
(and how they change), we will be able to engage more people who would
not traditionally take part in sport.