Blaby and Harborough crowned School Games Champions 2014-15!

Blaby and Harborough crowned School Games Champions 2014-15 The culmination of a year of hard work and dedication came to a close yesterday (24 June) at the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland School Games Summer Championships.  Results were collated from all School Games Level 3 finals, both primary and secondary, taking place throughout the year – … Continued

British Heart Foundation and Nike work on Designed to Move

In partnership with Nike, the BHFNC has contributed to the development of Designed to move: Active Schools designed specifically for school leaders explaining in simple steps how to make schools more active. Active children demonstrate better attention levels, behaviour, attendance rates and academic performance. The impact across the whole school can be dramatic with benefits … Continued

Use Our School!

A new web-based initiative has been launched by Sport England to support schools to open their facilities for use by the community. Resources on the website provide information, support and advice for schools, local authorities and sport partners. Information is available on a range of topics including tried and tested solutions, real life practice, tips … Continued

National School Sport Week !

http://www.youthsporttrust.org/events-awards/events/national-school-sport-week/national-school-sport-week-resources.aspx?dm_i=1ZLF Schools that have registered for National School Sport Week can access our online resource toolkit on how to engage young people to take part in PE and sport. The resources will help you plan, promote and fundraise for your week!Click on the link above http://www.youthsporttrust.org/media/23189935/nssw_guide_i.pdf  Planning Guide Schools that have registered for National School … Continued

Sport & Physical activity job opportunities

There are some exciting opportunities for undergraduates / graduates to get involved in the world of sport in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland – please click here for more information www.lrsport.org/workforce/opportunities  2 Undergraduate Volunteer Placements with LRS www.lrsport.org/jobs  11 Sports Graduate Trainees/Legacy Makers across the 7 Districts

Celebration Event 2015 Nominate Sporting Success

Nominate your outstanding sport successes for this academic year by 12th June Nomination Booklet Entry Form On Wednesday 1st July 2015 the annual School Sports Celebration Event for the South Leicestershire area will take place (including schools from across Blaby, Harborough, Oadby & Wigston). The aim of the event is to celebrate the achievements of young people, … Continued

This Girl Can – Register to access ‘Resources for Schools’

Over the last few months, Sport England’s This Girl Can campaign went viral. It dominated TV screens and billboard sites across England. Its images of real women and girls jiggling, wiggling and having fun, generated headlines across the world. Now we want you to help us bring the attitude and sass behind This Girl Can … Continued

New Coaching in Primary Schools Portal launched

New Coaching in Primary Schools Portal launched sports coach UK, with the support of national partners (Sport England, DfE, Youth Sport Trust, afPE, the CSPN and Compass) has revamped the Coaching in Primary Schools Portal following recommendations from schools across England. The Portal is a free to access resource for schools identifying a need for … Continued