Sport England

The Nation's Biggest Supporter

Lessons from other inspections

The following have been identified from the experience of others who have been the subject of cultural service inspections.

Evidence required of sustainability, especially of the revenue implications from capital investment
Evidence required of high level commitment to, and understanding of, the role of the service at CEO and council leader level
Evidence of community involvement in setting service standards
Evidence of community support for the councils strategic and investment policies in sport
Delivery of improvement against sport and cultural services PIs
Delivery of Improvements against Value For Money indicators
Performance against Audit Commission’s Comparator Authorities
Clear understanding (incl. documented evidence) of anticipated Key Performance Outcomes against significant investments – sports built facilities
Knowledge of levels of subsidy per head of population for facility provision and management against dominant social groups served. (higher levels accepted for Ds & Es than As, Bs & Cs)
Identification of examples of best/worst provision with clear forward plans for sustainability and improvement