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.
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.
Find out more about INSPIRE!
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 Handbook
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
You can choose to use the Free resources within school, encourage pupils to be more active at home or a combination of both.
Our new Handbook provides all the information you will need to get involved, if you need any further assistance get in touch with a.bird@active-together.org
Inspiration Handbook
INSPIRATIONS
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This Inspiration is designed to teach children about determination, resilience, and self-improvement to help their confidence.
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Download our Free resources to use in school and/or encourage pupils to be active at home.
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Start the New Year with a New Skill!
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Spring is a great time of year to get out and enjoy the fresh air and explore local surroundings!
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Dance helps young people to develop motor skills like balance, coordination, rhythm, and spatial awareness.
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Check out any additional resources relating to Inspire.
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:
An invite for up to 10 pupils to School Games Summer Festival
At Home
Use our free resources to engage your child at home.
You can upload their scores on Kobocca to be included in the termly prize draw and give them the opportunity to win:
A personal invitation to take part in the Inspire Carousel at The School Games Summer Festival June 2025, introducing them to a countywide event, trying new activities, making friends and enjoying a memorable experience.
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 2025
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.
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
