Outputs from BBSports

Analysis for BBSports (March 2010)

For young people

• 2064 children and young people have graduated through the BBSports programmes since September 2008 (N=848 female)
• 56 partner organisations have embedded BBSports within their school, organisation or community group in 18 local authority areas
• 61% of participants are from Black and Minority Ethnic Groups; 29% are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM); 6% reported a disability or Statement of Special Educational Needs (SEN); 12% are young carers; and 4% are learning to speak English as a second language
• 94% enjoyed the workshop overall, rating it as either “good” or “excellent”
• 87% improved their understanding of bullying
• Three quarters (75%) have an improved understanding of the effects of bullying
• 69% said they are now able to help others who are experiencing bullying
• 61% report an increase in confidence as a result of their involvement with BBSports

“i realy enjoyed the past few days its been really fun and the coach people are great. ive learnt a lot too.”

- Young person from a London school talking about BBSports

For Schools and Professionals

• 100% of educational professionals rated the BBSports programmes as either an “excellent” or “good” way of engaging young people around bullying issues
• 100% of professionals would recommend BBSports to other colleagues or schools
• After six months, bullying has reduced by an average of 57% in participating schools and community areas
• After six months, reporting has increased by an average of 48% as a result of BB’s intervention

“More students report bullying incidents; they are more involved in supporting victims of bullying.”

- Professional from a London school talking about the impact of BBSports