To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families pursuant to the answer of 23 October 2007, Official Report, column 216W, on schools: sport, (1) what the duties of a sports co-ordinator for schools are; (189364)

School sport co-ordinators (SSCos) are existing secondary school teachers released from teaching for two days per week. They are responsible for the co-ordination and development of after school activity, out of school hours learning, intra school competition and local community links in their own school and partner primary/special schools. Their specific duties will vary according to local circumstances.

As part of a School Sport Partnership's grant, £2,000 is allocated for each SSCo in the partnership. The grant also allocates £13,000 (£14,500 in London) for teacher cover to backfill the teacher release. 16 per cent. on costs are added to these amounts. How School Sport Partnerships deploy their funds is a local decision.