GROW THE GAME     
OPEN TO ALL
FORCE FOR GOOD
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
PRIMARY SCHOOL OF THE YEAR 
In 2025, Slade Primary School, Tonbridge was 
crowned Chance to Shine’s Primary School of 
the Year. 
Cricket was once virtually unknown at 
Slade Primary but since the introduction of 
the Chance to Shine (CTS) Whole Schools 
Programme it has united hearing, and hearing 
impaired students, SEND children, teachers, 
parents and volunteers, becoming the 
cornerstone of life in the school.
Kent Cricket Foundation Coach, Sandra Hepple, 
expertly adapted her sessions to accommodate 
all pupils at the school including those from the 
attached hearing impaired unit and gave them a 
great experience of cricket and PE.
Teachers have also attended CPD courses run 
by Kent Cricket Foundation to enhance their 
knowledge and confidence to deliver cricket 
themselves.
Many pupils developed a love for the sport, 
many playing it for the first time, helping them to 
grow in confidence and self-belief. The school 
even qualified for the Dynamos Schools County 
Finals in the summer 2025, and one of the girls 
has gone on to play club cricket and has been 
selected for the Kent Regional Development 
Programme.
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At the Kent Cricket Foundation we consider our work with children and young people to be a 
crucial part of growing and sustaining the game and inspiring the next generation.
Through our work with over 200 primary schools, our growing Street Cricket programme, and the 
National Programmes of All Stars and Dynamos Cricket running in clubs across the county, we 
are committed to creating a bold and inclusive future for cricket in our communities.
CASE STUDY
GREENLANDS SCHOOL
Situated just outside Dartford, Greenlands Primary 
School is relatively small, with one form per year 
group totalling 185 students. The current intake of 
pupils exceeds the national averages with around half 
(45.9%) receiving Free School meals and 53% from 
ethnically diverse backgrounds.  It follows that the 
families and pupils are likely to have limited access 
to cricket. 
Upon engaging with the school, Community Cricket 
Officer, Warren Bull, identified that the teachers had 
limited experience of delivering PE lessons and even 
less experience delivering cricket. Through the Chance 
to Shine (CTS) schools programme and nearby Street 
Clubs at Dartford and Gravesend, we were able to 
being tackling this.
Warren delivered a Whole Schools Programme 
including six weeks of structured PE lessons to 
four classes, years 1, 2, 5 and 6. In the term 
after Easter.
After the programme, we spoke with Deputy Head 
Teacher and PE lead, David Taylor, to discuss the 
impact it has had in the school.
WHAT IMPACT HAS THE PROGRAMME HAD AT THE 
SCHOOL ON PUPILS’ BEHAVIOUR?
The CTS programme has had a noticeable positive 
impact on pupils’ behaviour. Due to the sessions being 
engaging it has helped promote focus, discipline, and 
teamwork. Pupils look forward to the sessions and 
respond really well to the routines and expectations 
Warren sets. We’ve found that this positive behaviour 
often carries over into the classroom too.
HAVE PUPILS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS PE AND 
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CHANGED AT ALL?
Absolutely. Since Kent Cricket began working with us, 
there’s been a clear uplift in pupil engagement during 
PE. Many children who were previously reluctant or 
unsure about taking part are now much more willing to 
get involved. Warren’s sessions have helped pupils see 
PE as something enjoyable and inclusive. Children are 
now more motivated to take part and are developing 
a more positive relationship with physical activity. 
We’ve especially noticed improvements in teamwork, 
communication, and resilience. 
DID ANY PUPILS PARTICULARLY BENEFIT FROM 
THE PROGRAMME?
One standout success has been Claudia, who has 
shown exceptional growth throughout the sessions. 
We’re especially pleased to hear she’s now attending 
Street Cricket outside of school — a brilliant example of 
how the programme is inspiring children beyond 
the classroom.
WAS CLAUDIA A ‘SPORTY’ CHILD BEFORE THE 
PROGRAMME?
I would say Claudia wasn’t particularly known for 
being sporty before the programme. While she enjoyed 
PE, she was relatively quiet and didn’t always stand 
out in sports sessions. It’s been amazing to see her 
confidence and ability grow through the CTS cricket 
sessions.
HAS HER BEHAVIOUR CHANGED AT ALL?
Yes — Claudia has become more self-assured, confident 
and engaged, both in PE and more broadly across the 
school day.  The programme has clearly helped her find 
something she really connects with. It’s been great to 
see her confidence grow.
ANY FINAL THOUGHTS?
Honestly, it’s been our pleasure having KCF in. It’s 
something we look forward to every year. Kent Cricket 
and CTS has made a genuine difference here and we’re 
proud to be part of it.

ALL STARS AND DYNAMOS CRICKET
3,098 participants, aged 5-12 years, across 64 clubs.
BURSARIES 
AWARDED 
TOTALLING 
£5,500
275
SCHOOLS PROGRAMME IMPACT
25,865
CHILDREN 
REACHED
217 
PROGRAMMES 
DELIVERED
59
TEACHERS 
TRAINED TO 
DELIVER CRICKET

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