We revisit Newcastle SSP to see how they got on after running virtual competition using Active. They found that by using a targeted strategy, they could increase PESSYP competition figures dramatically for underachieving schools.
How did they do it?
Newcastle SSP used a RAG system to target 10 schools with lower levels of competition involvement.
They worked with – Read more

By 2011, the government have set a target for the national average of sports participation up to 65%- currently, the national average is at 44%.  Are your schools up to the challenge?
Intervention work
On receiving the results of the PESSYP surveys, a lot of partnerships tend to make the big mistake of setting – Read more

‘All pupils should have access to physical education and disability should not be a barrier to inclusion in sport programmes. Arrangements at schools should be in place to support young people with physical and learning disabilities to have good access to physical education and sport, in both mainstream and special school – Read more

This quickstart video shows the basics of a virtual competition.

Step 1: View League & Upload Results
Step 2: Analyse Results

Today we spoke to Steven Beharall who is competition manager for Newcastle School Sport Partnership. He outlined how they are utilising Active throughout their SSP and also his views as a Competition Manager.
How does Newcastle SSP use Active?
We’re using it as part of our Primary Schools Intervention strategy to target any of – Read more

A look at how Dumfries & Galloway Active Schools Network are using Active to improve competitive sport in their area.
Geographical location: South-West Scotland1
Area: Covers around 600,000 hectares
Population: Approximately 148,0302
Main towns: Dumfries (31,100 residents), Stranraer (10,900 residents), Annan (8,400) and Locharbriggs (6,100)
Population density: 60 people per – Read more

The Virtual League Application supports both Primary and Secondary Schools in monitoring the progress of their pupils while also engaging them in sporting and physical activity. The application has been built with whole class activity in mind as we understand the importance of not excluding any young person from the offer of school sport or physical activity.

Virtual Competition helps everyone working within your Active School Network offer all children and young people the motivation and opportunities to ‘get active’.
Benefits of virtual competition for Active Schools Networks

Increases opportunities for young people to participate in sport and physical activity
Engages young people in sport and physical activity
It’s cost effective as it reduces – Read more

Virtual competition helps support everyone working within your School Sport Partnership. It is particularly useful in providing support for PESSYP. Whether you are looking to increase intra or inter school sport figures or offer regular opportunities for young people to engage in sport, virtual competition  can help your Partnership achieve this and make a real impact.
Benefits of virtual competition – Read more

Almost a year ago, fresh from his triple triumph at the Beijing Olympics, Usain Bolt appeared on The David Letterman show.  At one point Letterman asked Bolt whether running had always been his first love and, to my surprise, Bolt replied that cricket was the first sport that interested him.  His – Read more