Jersey Sport Funding 2020

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A decision made on 7 February 2020

Decision Reference: MD-E-2020-009
Decision Summary Title :	Jersey Sport funding 2020		Date of Decision Summary:	4th February 2020
Decision Summary Author:	Director EDTSC		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title :	Jersey Sport 2020 Business Case		Date of Written Report:	January 2020
Written Report Author:	Jersey Sport Limited		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Jersey Sport funding for 2020.
Decision(s): The Minister approved an Annual Grant of up to £1,686,439 to fund the cost of: 1. The core activities of Jersey Sport Limited (JSL) as detailed in their business plan, which includes a budgeted funding requirement of £1,659,000; 2. Employing a walking officer for 2020 at a cost of (up to) £27,439.
Reason(s) for Decision: The Minister, having considered and endorsed JSL’s 2020 Business Case and the Department’s Capability Assessment, accepted that the maximum budget requested was appropriate to deliver the objectives therein.
Resource Implications: The 2020 grant of up to £1,686,439 has been identified from within the Department’s 2020 budget. This includes an allocation of £509,000 from the 2020 Government Plan 2020-23 award in respect to ‘Inspiring an Active Jersey’. There are no further financial or manpower implications.
Action required: The Director is instructed to arrange for the Partnership Agreement with JSL to be extended for a minimum of a further 12 month period and for the 2020 Annual Grant Schedules to be finalised and executed. Officers are further instructed to monitor delivery of the award and to take action as appropriate through the course of the year.
Signature: Senator L J Farnham		Position: Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed)

Jersey Sport Funding 2020

Jersey Sport 2020 Business Case

Section One - Introduction

Jersey Sport submitted a growth Business Case as part of the Government Plan Process and a Business as Usual (BAU) Business Case, each outlining how the funding would be used to deliver the Inspiring and Active Jersey Strategy (IAJ). This paper provides a summary of the detailed business cases and explains how the growth funding of £509k and the core BAU grant of £1.15M will be spent. It also includes the annual funding of £27,439 provided by Health for the walking officer role.

Jersey Sport, as a Government of Jersey (GOJ) funded body, has responsibility for setting and delivering the strategic direction for sport and active living in Jersey and, through extensive consultation, has developed the draft “Inspiring an Active Jersey” Strategy (IAJ). Delivering against the outcomes and ambitions of this strategy will drive the delivery of Jersey Sport for the next ten years.

Below, we have extracted relevant information for the business case to demonstrate how the growth and core BAU funding combine to strategically delivery against IAJ and the Common Strategic Policy and break down how this money, will be spent.

It should be noted that the growth figure approved in the Government Plan were reduced from those submitted and therefore will only allow Jersey Sport to deliver against some of the strategic outcomes detailed below.

Section Two - Executive Summary

Currently, in Jersey, 49% of adults and 81% of children and young people do not meet the World Health Organisation’s guidelines for physical activity. This means these adults and children are not active enough to have a positive impact on their mental and physical health. There is also a clear link between physical inactivity and obesity, and in Jersey, 30% of year six primary school children and 50% of the adult population are overweight or obese.

Jersey faces a significant challenge if we are to succeed in our mission of reducing physical inactivity by 10% by 2030 (see below) and achieve the Common Strategic Policy priorities of islanders leading actives lives. Our efforts to do this have to be across the whole life course, but it is of concern that the children and young people, islanders with life-limiting conditions and over 65’s are amongst the least active.

The Common Strategic Policy (CSP) has made a clear commitment to “improve Islander's wellbeing and mental and physical health - by supporting Islanders to live healthier, active, longer lives”. This business case sets out how the ‘active lives’ element of this priority can be delivered through investment in sport and active living interventions; specifically, designed to address inequality of access which is preventing some of our most vulnerable islanders being active.

Jersey Sport has developed the Inspiring an Active Jersey Strategy (IAJ) which is a long-term framework with the following vision;

“Jersey will be a healthier, more productive and fairer society by being one of the most physically active populations in the world.”

Physical Inactivity is the world’s fourth leading cause of premature death; leading to the World Health Organisation launching their Global Physical Activity Action Plan in 2018, from which IAJ has been developed as Jersey’s response to the world epidemic of physical inactivity.

The financial and social cost of inactivity is considerable and if left unchallenged, the Island’s ability to be the best version of itself, as detailed in Future Jersey and the Common Strategic Policy, will be jeopardised. This business case presents a compelling financial and social ‘spend to save’ case for investing now to support people to make healthier lifestyle choices and outlines the costed actions for the next four years, which have been designed to ensure people can be active for better physical and mental health.

IAJ is a behavioural change programme and Jersey’s response to the growing impact of physical inactivity needs to be robust and varied. What inspires one individual to be physically active is different from that of another. It is therefore important that the interventions detailed in this business case look across the whole life course and specific groups of islanders who are the least active.

Section Three - The Benefits of Active Living

The benefits of sport and physical activity are widely known by politicians, officers and islanders. It is, however, clear that knowing the benefits to your health and wellbeing is not enough in itself to support behavior change.

“Regular physical activity is proven to help prevent and treat non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and breast and colon cancer. It also helps to prevent hypertension, being overweight and obesity, and can improve mental health, quality of life and well-being. In addition to the multiple health benefits of physical activity, societies that are more active can generate additional returns on investment including a reduced use of fossil fuels, cleaner air and less congested, safer roads.”

(WHO Global Actions Plan for Physical Activity)

The impact of physical activity on islanders’ lives spans across several Common Strategic Policy priorities. Specifically, it is clear this funding will be a key delivery strategy for the following additional Common Strategic Policy sub-priorities.

CSP 1.1.1 - Bring forward and implement a Children’s Plan that identifies key priorities and actions that will enable children to be safe, able to flourish and fulfil their potential.

CSP 1.1.5 - A renewed focus on housing and outdoor spaces for children.

CSP 2.1.1 - Increase prevention activity, intervening earlier to reduce future costs.

CSP 2.1.2 - Assess health and wellbeing implications routinely across all new governmental policy as a start towards creating the conditions for Islanders to live healthier, active, longer lives.

CSP 2.1.3 - Integrate prevention efforts on physical inactivity, diet, alcohol and tobacco in an overarching health and wellbeing framework with an improved understanding of local population needs to help close the gap in health inequality between groups.

CSP 2.1.4 - Expand safe cycle and multi-use active travel routes, with more Islanders walking and cycling.

CSP 2.1.5 - Develop Island leisure and recreation facilities and plan to meet future need and support all Islanders’ health and wellbeing.

CSP 2.1.6 - Increase focus on prevention so people stay well longer, have access to a diverse skilled workforce based close to home with more services provided in primary care, including dental services, and in the community.

CSP 5.1.5 - A plan in place to increase our use of low carbon transport and active travel to support more active lives e.g. walking and cycling, and improved vehicle regulatory standards.

CSP 5.2.4 - Increase access to open and green space by implementing the access strategy.

Section Four - Improving islanders mental and physical health

The strategic priorities above represent the “whole system” that needs to be improved to ensure that access to sport and active living is fair and equitable. The diagram below demonstrates the influence of Government policy and programmes, neighbourhood variables and individual demographic and psychological factors on islander’s propensity to be active. It is clear from this diagram that improvements in all five key priorities of the Common Strategic Policy will support social-economic factor improvements, which in turn, will close the equality gap that exists and impact islanders’ ability and circumstances to get active.

IAJ is a critical delivery strategy which will help the Government of Jersey achieve its strategic priorities. The IAJ strategy is in final form and will be put to the Government of Jersey for approval once the Government Plan is finalised, and the resources required to deliver it are clear to Ministers.

IAJ is a 10-year framework that identifies the key themes, outcomes and ambitions that collectively create the culture and environmental conditions that allow islanders to enjoy the health benefits and quality of life that comes from being regularly active.

The types of interventions Jersey Sport proposed in this Business Case are directly based on delivering the vision, mission and outcomes of IAJ outlined in section five below. The funding available through the growth and BAU will allow us to make progress against each of the ambitions in green. It should be noted that progress against the ambisions in black will not be progressed in 2020.

Section Five - Inspiring an Active Jersey – Themes, Outcomes and Ambitions
Move More Jersey
Move More People	Vision	Sport and active living will have a positive impact on individuals through the provision of programmes which target the least active by providing greater support and breaking down barriers. Population-wide inspirational and innovative programmes for children, adults and families that create the habit of being active and make it the social norm.
	Why	45% of adults in Jersey do not do enough physical activity in a typical week to benefit their health (4). Change is needed at a population level. Influencing social norms to make physical activity more acceptable is a key aspect of population-level change (5). Tackling the least active is one of the main principles of this strategy. The opportunities to be active must be equitable and easy to access for all islanders. Targeted programmes provide greater support for individuals with specific needs and barriers to physical activity.
	Ambitions	Move More Opportunities	Every islander will have access to a wide range of opportunities to be active, which are innovative, affordable and accessible.
		Move More Promotion	Inspiring health promotion campaigns, events and initiatives that promote the benefits of being active and make it the social norm to be active.
		Move More Prevention	Through the benefits and power of sport and active living, working in partnership with agencies such as the probation service, police, education and the voluntary and community sector, individuals will be supported to make positive life changes.
Move More Travel	Vision	An island where active travel (walking, running and cycling) is prioritised over motorised travel, with high standards of safety and accessibility.
	Why	One of the most effective ways that people can be active is to move more as part of their daily lives – through walking, running and cycling to get around (6). Actions to promote active travel include providing more infrastructure for cycling and walking; and fiscal and promotional incentives to walk and cycle (7).
	Ambitions	Cycle Friendly Island	Jersey is a cycle friendly island where the cultural norm is to travel actively.
		Move More Infrastructure	Exceptional network of on and off-road commuter routes which foster a culture of active travel being the norm.
		Cycle Training	Every child in Jersey will be taught in school how to ride a bike and coached how to ride safely on roads, by delivering Bike Ability level one in key stage two and Ready Set Ride in key stage one.

Move More Workplaces	Vision	Most active workforces in the world.
	Why	Workplaces are key settings where people can be encouraged to be more active, through policies and programmes that support activity as part of the working day (8).
	Ambitions	Move More Workplaces		Move More Workplace Partnership established, which encourages employers to implement infrastructure, policies, employee benefits and a workplace culture that supports and promotes people being active.
Move More Schools	Vision	World leading in the physical literacy and physical activity rates of our young people, building the foundation to start active and stay active.
	Why	Physical activity is a vital aspect of child development, helping to improve health and wellbeing and contribute to young people’s academic and cognitive development (2). Schools have been shown to be a key setting for helping develop young people’s skills and competencies to become active for life (3).
	Ambitions	Move More Education	Providing the conditions, environment, education and quality of teaching that inspires young people to include an hour of physical activity in their day, every day with a focus on developing physically literate children and young people.
		Move More Lessons	Children will receive two hours per week of high-quality lessons designed to improve physical literacy and increase their heart rate to a level beneficial for health.
		Move More Schools Swimming	Year four and five pupils in Government of Jersey schools will receive one term of swimming lessons in each year.

SPORT
Sporting Opportunities		Vision		A proud sporting nation where islanders can play all types of sport to the extent of their ability and desire.
		Why		Sport has a key role to play in improving health and boosting the economy. Regular physical activity, including sport, is associated with improvements in over twenty health conditions, including obesity, cardiovascular disease and some cancers (1).
		Ambitions		Club Sport		As the lifeblood of any sporting structure, it is vital Jersey develops a strong, vibrant, well-supported club sport scene.
				Sports Development Pathways		Well governed, forward-thinking bodies of sport and clubs who have a clear pathway in place to develop their sport across all levels.
				Inspiring Performances		Performance Pathway programme that supports athletes to fulfil their potential to perform on the national and international stage. Grassroots to Greatness.
Sport and Active Workforce		Vision		A volunteer and professional workforce that deliver an exceptional experience that allows sport and active living to flourish.
		Why		The professional workforce – including coaches, helpers and volunteers - provides a critical support function, helping people to achieve their sporting ambitions and to be active for life.
		Ambitions		Coaching		A coaching framework, annual training and development plans in place that create clear pathways for coaches and supports their continuous development.
				Volunteering		A volunteering strategy for sport and active living that promotes a wide range of opportunities available and supports organisations to develop their volunteers.
				Working in Sport		It is critical that initiatives are implemented that create opportunities for islanders to follow a vocational or academic path into sport and active living.
				Officiating		Introduction of an officiating framework that develops the skills of our existing officials and encourages new people to take part.
				Competition		Vibrant calendar of on island sporting competitions and events supported by a sports event strategy and fund.
	INSPIRING ACTIVE PLACES
	Sports Facilities		Vision		Inspirational, high quality, accessible facilities, which inspires, supports and delivers an active Jersey.
			Why		The built and natural environment has a key role to play in helping people to become more active. The way that urban areas are planned makes a significant difference to how easy it is for people to move around by foot and on a bicycle (10). Ease of access, affordability and programming of activities are the foundation for building an active population.
			Ambitions		Facility Strategy for Sport		Establish a long term strategy for improving sports facilities which is incrementally implemented, ensuring islanders have access to inspiring, affordable, well-programmed facilities which support active lifestyles and competitive sport.
					Indoor Sports Facilities		Geographically balanced provision of indoor sports facilities which support islanders to be active. Built on a culture of excellent customer service the programmes will offer a wide variety of opportunities to individuals and clubs. Pricing and accessibility will ensure access for all.
					Outdoor Sport Facilities		Jersey will endeavor to provide a wide range of public outdoor playing fields and other outdoor sports facilities which will be maintained to a standard dictated by the competitive standard required.
	Active Outside		Vision		An island that encourages activity through parks, beaches, paths and play areas designed with activity in mind.
			Why		Open spaces, including parks and beaches, provide key opportunities for healthy activity. There is a positive relationship between quality and location of green space and participation in physical activity (11).
			Ambitions		Play		Investment in excellent play facilities within a 10-minute walk time of urban areas and a 10-minute drive time from rural areas. Active travel routes to all play, parks and beaches.
					Open Spaces		Open spaces strategy created and implemented to preserve and promote Jersey’s beaches and parks as places to be active.
					Paths		An investment strategy to extend the path network and upgrade the coastal paths to allow better linkage and multiple use.

Section Six – Breakdown of Funding Allocation

The original business case detailed projects, programmes and interventions that would have allowed progress to be made against each of the outcomes above. The grown funding of £509k being provided is a reduced level of funding which does not directly track back to the business case submitted. Therefore, Jersey Sport have detailed below the priority programmes that will be delivered from this funding and the core BAU grant.

The business case deliberately tapered the growth funding request in 2020 and 2021 to allow Jersey Sport to grow the interventions at a manageable, sustainable pace and to allow time to research in detail which interventions are the most impactful.

The ambitions and deliver programmes for each are detailed below. These programmes will incrementally grow in 2021 and reach maturity in 2022/23.

2020 Delivery Plan			Programmes and Delivery	2020 Growth Funding	2020 Core BAU Funding
Move More Jersey	Move More People	Move More Opportunities	Move More Adults MM Referal MM PAYG Classes MM Health Walks Breeze, Guided Rides and Let’s Ride Pop Up Events Run Together Programme	£57,588	£197,130
			Move More Children After School Sport Clubs Move More Sport and Activity Holiday Camps Play Days in the Park Sport Leaders Awards	£0	£96,094
			Move More Inclusion Expansion of opportunities to be active for children and adults with a disability. Provide opportunities to be active that target sections of the population that are least active such as teenage girls, older adults and adults 35-45. Implement Wheels for All adapted cycling programme. Appoint Move Move Inclusion Officer to drive this area of strategy.	£72,262	£18,462
		Move More Promotion	Marketing, Communications and PR 1. Marketing of Programmes 2. Awards Dinner 3. Move More Public Campaigns 4. PR and Coms 5. Active Lives Survey	£0	£226,513
		Move More Prevention	Social Benefit Intervention Programmes No funding available for specific delivery against this ambition. The Jersey Sport senior management team will continue fundraising to deliver programmes in this area. We will continue work with GOJ departments to support interventions currently being developed that would benefit from having a sport and physical activity element.	£0	£0
	Move More Travel	Cycle Friendly Island	Advocacy and PR No direct funding for this ambition. JS senior management will continue to advocate for cycling and active travel and contribute to GOJ policy in this area. Likely to run month-long active travel campaign.	£0	£0
		Move More Infrastructure	Advocacy and PR JS role under this ambition is to support GOJ policy and investment in infrastructure and support sustainable transport team in their work.	£0	£0
		Cycle Training	Adult and Child Cycle Training Bike Ability programme for Reception, Year four and Year six. Adult learn to ride programmes. Adult Commute with confidence programme.	£56,185	£23,467
	Move More WorkPlaces	Move More Work Places	Move More Workplace Programme Develop Move More Workplace Award. Support workplaces to introduce Move More policies and programmes. Support workplaces to promote active travel and providing infrastructure to support this.	£0	£36,727
	Move More Schools	Move More Education	Move More School Programme Schools can apply to become a Move More School and will receive an annual grant to spend against specific criteria to achieve the following; a) Provide diverse opportunities for all pupils to be active before school, after school and during lunchtimes. b) Provide physical activity opportunities to support children on pupil premium. c) Promote active travel to school. d) Develop the quality of delivery of curriculum PE lessons e) Active Schools Manager to advise schools and monitor outcomes from the funding. Move More Schools Manager will be appointed to support schools to embed sport and physical activity into the culture of the school.	£122,965	£323,935
		Move More Lessons	Delivery of Physical Literacy Lessons and testing to primary schools. School sport festivals.
		Move More School Swimming	Swimming Lessons Deliver swimming lessons to year four and five pupils. Deliver Swim Safe programme to all year five pupils.
Sport	Sporting Opportunities	Club Sport	Sports Development Programmes Administer Travel Grant Implement Sports Mark Advice and Support to sports bodies Annual Sports Partnership Meetings. Monitor Sport Specific Development Officers Outputs.	£200,000	£204,892
	Sport and Active Living Workforce	Coaching	Training and Development Provide CPD programme Manage Coaching and Officiating Fund	£0	£50,219
	Sport and Active Living Workforce	Officiating		£0	£50,219
Totals				£509,000	£1,177,439