The Inspire–Develop–Excel Framework aims to support the well-being and development of children & young people, as well as tackling inequalities through sport and physical activity.
Inspire
The INSPIRE strand aims to develop a positive and meaningful relationship with movement and physical activity for children of all abilities through play. The experience is more important than the activity, helping schools and families to achieve 60 active minutes for all children.
Find out more about INSPIRE!
Who is Inspire for?
- Schools who would like to be able to offer more physical activity for less active/inactive pupils.
- Schools who have a higher % of inactive pupils.
- Schools who do not have a current offer to meet the needs of these pupils.
- Schools who would like to support their pupils to be active at home.
- Schools who want to promote Mental/Physical Health and Well-being for healthier, happier pupils who achieve their full potential.
INSPIRATIONS
Active Together, in partnership with the local School Sport & Physical Activity Networks (SSPANs), to produced Inspire initiatives known as 'Inspirations.' Each Inspiration is an opportunity for children and young people to work towards achieving the Chief Medical Officer's guidance of 60 active minutes per day.( 30 minutes in school and 30 minutes at home)
Physical Activity for Children and Young People (5-18 years old)
Physical Activity for Children and Young People with a Disability (5-18 years old)
Inspirations Calendar
The aim of these Inspirations is to provide a positive, fun and engaging physical activity experience for children who may not enjoy the traditional school sport offer or view sport in a negative light.
Our intention is that you can choose to take part in any of our INSPIRATIONS at any time of the year to suit your school and pupils.
They provide themes that complement the face to face delivery taking place in schools to ensure all pupils have the opportunity to be involved and to keep Physical activity interesting throughout the year
Inspiration Calendar
How to get involved
All Inspirations can be engaged with at school or at home.
In School
Use our free resources to engage your inactive pupils.
This could be during your intervention groups, 1-1 delivery, playground leaders, break/lunchtimes and PE lessons.
If you submit your school impact report, your school will be entered into our termly prize draw.
Where you have the opportunity to win:
- £100 ESPO voucher
- And/or an invite for up to 10 pupils to School Games Summer Festival
At Home
Use our free resources to engage your child.
Either download our app (see 'Virtual Together App' below) or use the resources below to get started.
If you submit your scores or submit your usage on the app, you will be entered into our termly prize draw.
Where you have the opportunity to win:
- £50 High street Voucher
- And/or a personal invitation to take part at School Games Summer Festival
PRIZE DRAW
At the end of each term we will do a PRIZE DRAW
Any school that has submitted an IMPACT report will be entered into the draw.
Simply fill in the IMPACT report using the link
Share how taking part in the INSPIRATION/s has impacted upon your pupils, you can focus on Whole school, year group, class, targeted group or an individual
The winning school will be invited to take a team of a maximum of 10 pupils to the School Games Summer Festival Inspire Celebration on 27th June, 2024
This offers a fantastic opportunity for pupils who may not otherwise attend this County wide event to participate in some fun activities, try something new, mix with other pupils from other schools and have a memorable day.
In addition the winning school will also receive a £100 of ESPO equipment.
The deadline for the Spring Term Draw entries is the 19th April 2024
Inspirations Resources
- My Personal Best
- Active Advent
- New Year New Skill
- Move More in Spring
- Dancemania
DanceMania
With evidence suggesting that music increases motivation, improves brain function and mental wellbeing, we encourage you to use music to get your pupils moving this Summer.
Try to achieve 30 minutes of activity for 30 days during the Summer Term.
Dance helps young people to develop motor skills like balance, coordination, rhythm, and spatial awareness. It also boosts their confidence because they get the chance to do something they feel good about.
Because of these benefits, it makes dance one of the most vital educational activities in school.
Whether you introduce a music focus in school activities or encourage pupils to be active at home we hope our resources help to achieve your goals.
It doesn't matter what activities you choose to do, you could learn a new dance style, create your own dance routine, learn a new skill, try some fun games or use music to bring a different feel.
We have created a Dancemania pack for you to download
DanceMania Pack
By downloading the Inspire Resources we request that you provide an email address. That way we can contact you regarding further opportunities and potentially offer you the chance to be involved in the School Games Summer Festival.
Dance Inspiration from around the World
Why not try some different dance styles to achieve your 30 minutes of activity per day.
You could learn one style per week
Here are a selection of video clips to get you started.
Alternative Activities
You don't need to Dance to take part in Dancemania
Why not pick some great music and play a game?
We have provided some examples for you to try
Dancemania Alternatives
By downloading the Inspire Resources we request that you provide an email address. That way we can contact you regarding further opportunities and potentially offer you the chance to be involved in the School Games Summer Festival
Dancemania Alternatives
By downloading the Inspire Resources we request that you provide an email address. That way we can contact you regarding further opportunities and potentially offer you the chance to be involved in the School Games Summer Festival
Inspire Develop Excel Framework (PDF, 669 Kb)Motivating young people to take part in sport and physical activity
For more information please contact:
Anita Bird
Assistant Development Officer
Active Together
I am working flexibly in the office or at home, therefore please contact me via email or phone number provided.
Please note that my working days are Monday-Thursday.
My areas of responsibility are:
- Inspire
- Active Lives Survey
- Creating Active Schools
- Place based support for Charnwood
- Supporting lower socio economic groups
When I'm not working - I love walking my dog, swimming and group exercise and have started playing Tennis again after 50 years !!!
Favourite Sporting Moment – The year Torvill and Dean won Ice dancing at the winter Olympics 1984
- Telephone
- 01509 467473
- a.bird@active-together.org
Emelie Denham
Assistant Development Officer
Active Together
I am working flexibly in the office or at home, therefore please contact me via email or phone number provided.
My area and responsibilities are:
- Opening School Facilities Programme
- Inspire - Develop - Excel
- Place based support for Blaby/Oadby & Wigston
- Supporting people with long term health conditions
When I'm not working you can find me playing, coaching and refereeing rugby at my local club.
Favourite Sporting Moment – Playing American Football in Finland with the Birmingham Lions
- Telephone
- 01509 467480
- e.denham@active-together.org
