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We support teachers, support staff and young people through high-quality professional development, equipping them with the skills to promote physical and mental wellbeing, build resilience and inspire young people. By connecting schools with local communities, sports organisations, NGB’s and health partners, CPD helps create a coordinated system where everyone works together to provide inclusive, enriching opportunities. Through this approach, we tackle inequality, strengthen networks and work towards every child having a positive experience within sport and physical activity. 

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Further Information

Ongoing Leadership Ongoing leadership opportunities 

Pathways Through Sport with NGBs 

National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs) offer qualifications in coaching and officiating, as well as ambassador roles and event management experience – all accessible within Birmingham. NGB leadership opportunities can allow students to explore new or pre-existing hobbies and passions in alternative ways as well as equip them with valuable industry knowledge and opening doors both within and outside the sports sector. 

 See upcoming leadership opportunities by clicking here. 

 

Skills360 Platform 

Skills360 provides students with a blended learning experience, combining online resources with practical workshops to build leadership and employability skills. Sport, art, and culture are powerful tools for helping young people recognise and apply their strengths in real-world experiences. 

Education settings can partner with us to integrate Skills360 into the student experience, enhancing both personal development and career readiness. To explore how your setting can get involved, please contact Ben Gutteridge, Sport Birmingham People and Skills Development Officer: ben.gutteridge@sportbirmingham.org 

 

Resources and Useful Contacts CPD and learning resources and links 

Access Sport 

Access Sport offer a wide range of training opportunities for schools to access to help grow teachers, staff and volunteers understanding of working with children and young people with disabilities. They offer Neurodivergence Inclusion Learning and Disability Inclusion Learning sessions which can be tailored to suit your schools and needs.  

For more information about how Access Sport could support your setting please reach out to Sophie Humphries, Senior Development Manager for Birmingham.  Sophie.Humphries@accesssport.org.uk  

 

Access Sport – Young Leaders Training 

Access Sport’s Young Leaders training course is a six-hour intensive course for disadvantaged, disengaged and less active young people in our community sport network. 

 

The course includes: 

  • Fully inclusive training offer which can be adapted to all groups including SEND/ SEMH schools and other non-traditional settings e.g. PRU students 
  • Hands-on and practical work, recognising that desk-based/paperwork-heavy courses are less effective for the young people we support 
  • An emphasis on encouraging young people to champion diversity and inclusion in their local communities. 

 

For more information, please contact Sophie.Humphries@accesssport.org.uk or click here

 

Activity Alliance 

Activity Alliance is driving change to ensure inclusion is central to sport and activity, with disabled people prioritised at both local and national levels. Working with organisations across sectors – from National Governing Bodies and leisure providers to schools, clubs and regional networks – Activity Alliance provides expertise and resources to help make active lives possible for everyone.  

https://www.activityalliance.org.uk/how-we-help/resources  

 

NWG Network  

The NWG Network is a charitable organisation formed as a UK network of practitioners. They support professionals on the issues of child exploitation and trafficking within the UK. They offer FREE in-person training and workshop opportunities to suit the wants and needs of those involved. These courses are only eligible for Higher Education and Further Education settings as well as grassroot community clubs. Please see the courses they offer below: 

 

FREE Active Bystander Training – training for grassroots sports clubs on violence against women, girls and all communities 

FREE NWG Safeguarding in Sports forum 

FREE NWG Safeguarding in Sports volunteer training 

FREE Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts: Rewards martial arts clubs/organisations who exercise good safeguarding 

 

NWG Safeguarding in Sports training knowledge hub  

https://nwgnetwork.org/knowledge-hub/safeguarding-in-sport/ 

 

Safe to Play Campaign 

https://stop-ce.org/safe-to-play/ 

 

Sign up for the FREE network  

https://nwgnetwork.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b0570d613180ef9117789913&id=02b9109810  

 

Studio You – This Girl Can  

Studio You has partnered with Nike to launch a brand-new series of fun, inclusive Physical Education video lessons. 

Supported by This Girl Can and funded by The National Lottery, Studio You is a free digital platform designed to inspire teenage girls (ages 11–16) across England to get active and enjoy movement on their own terms. 

With access to 100+ video lessons plus expert tips and guidance, teachers can bring fresh energy into PE through a variety of non-competitive activities like dance, yoga and fitness. 

The new Studio You x Nike hub is here to help reframe how girls experience PE—building confidence, boosting enjoyment, and unlocking the physical and mental health benefits of staying active. 

https://www.thisgirlcan.co.uk/news/studio-you-and-nike-launch-inclusive-pe-video-series-girls 

 


Association for Physical Education 
 

The Association for Physical Education (afPE) is a charitable company and the leading subject association for physical education in the United Kingdom. As the authoritative voice of Physical Education, afPE is dedicated to promoting high-quality PE and placing it at the very heart of school life. They offer a range of upskilling opportunities, up to date information on the landscape of sport and physical activity within schools as well as priced and FREE resources for teaching staff to utilise in their schools.  

https://www.afpe.org.uk/page/Publications_and_Resources 

 


NSPCC
 

NSPCC have created a range of free classroom activities and resources to help your school keep children safe. They provide teaching resources and lesson plans for early years, primary, secondary and special needs settings. Developed by experts in child protection and safeguarding, the resources cover the issues schools need – including bullying, sex and relationships and e-safety.  Click here for more information.

 


Leadership Skills Foundation
 

The Leadership Skills Foundation is an organisation dedicated to the development of leadership skills in young people. Bringing essential skills to life through practically applied qualifications and accredited awards across the curriculum and beyond, empowering learners with the confidence to believe, the qualities to lead and the skills to succeed. Current leadership offers focus on leadership skills through exciting subject areas such as physical activity, Esports and STEM. Each programme develops learners’ confidence to lead and prepares them for the next step in their education or career.  

https://leadershipskillsfoundation.org/programmes-category/england/ 

 

 

 

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