We work with secondary schools to use sport and physical activity as a powerful tool for growth, helping young people build leadership, teamwork and transferable skills for life. By breaking down barriers to participation, we want to make it so every young person has the chance to get involved, feel included and succeed. Through coaching, volunteering and active learning, we support young people to develop confidence, resilience and a strong sense of achievement.
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Leadership in Action Secondary School Leadership in Birmingham
Leadership in secondary schools encompasses the idea of developing young people’s confidence to contribute positively to their communities. Sport Birmingham encourages schools in developing student leaders through roles such as sports leaders, peer mentors, event organisers and student council representatives using sport and physical activity as a facilitator.
By engaging in leadership and volunteering, students strengthen communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills – attributes that enhance academic success, support progression into higher education and prepare them for future careers. Taking responsibility also builds adaptability, creativity and a sense of purpose within school and their community.
Sport Birmingham Leadership Pathways
In recent years, we have developed and delivered a range of programmes across Birmingham’s secondary schools, each tailored to young people of different ages and priorities. But they all share a common goal: to build confidence, resilience, and self-awareness in young people.
While our education work is becoming more place-based, we remain committed to providing meaningful leadership experiences that help students grow personally and professionally.
To see the Impact in action of previous school-based projects are available to see here.
School Games Overview and Contacts All about the School Games and useful contacts
School Games overview and contact information
School Games is an exciting nationwide initiative designed to make a positive and meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people through sport and physical activity.
The mission is to put physical activity and school sport at the centre of school life – giving every young person the opportunity to enjoy, learn and grow through sporting opportunities. It’s about creating inclusive opportunities, promoting active lifestyles (including the goal of 60 active minutes a day) and building a movement that delivers real change locally whilst also making a national impact. School Games is underpinned by principles and behaviours to achieve this outcome; these are reflected in the 10 guiding principles.
Please click here for the School Games 2025/26 roadmap
School Games provide opportunities to get involved, not just as participants, but also in other areas such as leadership, officiating, volunteering and cultural activities. Sport Birmingham supports the provision of the School Games across Birmingham by working with the network of School Games Organisers who run localised and city-wide programmes
For more information about School Games and their work click here
Central Sports Partnership (Hall Green School)
Areas covered: Hall Green, Sparkhill, Sparkbrook, Bordesley Green, Saltley, Yardley, Stechford, Alum Rock, Washwood Heath, Small Heath
Contact details:
✉ h.reed@hallgreen.bham.sch.uk
☎ 0121 628 8787
Social Media: @CPSGO
Hall Green Sports Partnership
Areas covered: Hall Green, Stirchley, Kings Norton, Hollywood, Wythall, Bournville, Kings Heath
Contact details:
✉ p.homer@hallgreen.bham.sch.uk
☎ 0121 628 8787
Social Media: @HG_SGO
St John Wall Partnership
Areas covered: Handsworth, Edgbaston, Perry Barr
Contact details:
King Edward VI Aston School Sport Partnership
Areas covered: Aston, Nechells, Lozells, Jewellery Quarter
Contact details:
✉ h.tonks@ast.kevibham.org
☎ 07951439099
Social Media: @kesspb.com
Bishop Challoner School Games Organiser
Areas covered: Kings Heath, Moseley, Billesley, Balsall Heath, Maypole
Contact details:
✉ d.mcdermott@bishopchalloner.bham.sch.uk
☎ 0121 441 6102
Social Media: @BCSGO
Bournville – Spark Active
Areas covered: Bournville, Selly Oak, Bartley Green, Northfield, Weoley Castle, Quinton, Edgbaston
Contact details:
✉ bournvillesgo@sparkactive.co.uk
☎ 07715217728
Social Media: @bournvillesgo (twitter/x)
Clifton Primary SGO
Areas covered: Balsall Heath, Sparkhill, Highgate, Edgbaston, Small Heath, Washwood Heath, Bromford.
Contact details:
✉ sgo@cliftonprimary.bham.sch.uk
☎ 07939669941
Social Media: @CliftonSGO (Twitter)
Wilson Stuart Active Society
Areas covered: Sutton Coldfield
Contact details:
✉ f.haworth@wilsonstuart.eiat.org.uk
☎ 0121 373 4475
Social Media: X- @fayehaworth1
Erdington – Spark Active
Areas covered: Erdington, Castle Vale, Kingstanding
Contact details:
✉ erdingtonsgo@sparkactive.co.uk
Social media: @SparkactiveSGO
Archbishop Ilsley Partnership
Areas covered: Yardley
Contact details:
✉ sgo@ilsley.bham.sch.uk
Further useful links and contacts Useful links and contacts
Access Sport
Access Sport is a national charity focussed on breaking down the barriers of community sport and creating a sense of belonging for all. They train, equip and support community sports clubs, organisations and volunteers to provide inclusive programmes, unleashing their potential to transform the lives of underserved young people in their local communities.
For more information about how Access Sport could support your young people please reach out to Sophie Humphries, Senior Development Manager for Birmingham.
Sophie.Humphries@accesssport.org.uk
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.
Click here for more information
Make A Difference (M.A.D)
M.A.D Birmingham works with community partners, residents, parents and schools to provide a tailored sports-driven mentoring programme for young people aged 11-16. The aim of the M.A.D mentoring programme is to work with young people who face personal and social disadvantage or circumstances that make it difficult for them to cope within formal structures. The M.A.D team deliver a variety of projects, programmes and camps in and around priority areas within the city.
For more information around Make A Difference and other youth provisions please contact Callum Dunne, Youth Operations Manager
Callam.Dunne@Sportbirmingham.org
School facilities
When schools open their facilities to the community, everyone benefits. Spaces that might otherwise go unused can become hubs for sport, movement, wellbeing activities and lifelong learning. This not only enriches students’ experiences but also strengthens connections with local families, creating healthier and more engaged communities. To find more information about using your schools space for community sport please visit these resources:
Youth Sport Trust – Opening School Facilities Toolkit
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Sport England – Use Our School
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Special School Outreach Support – Birmingham City Council
Birmingham’s Special Schools Outreach Support (SSOS) service provides specialist expertise to help schools and settings meet the needs of children and young people with SEND. By working in partnership with education staff across the city, SSOS providers strengthen inclusive practice and support pupils in achieving their learning goals.
The service works alongside existing Inclusion Services Teams, offering additional capacity and collaborative support where it’s needed most.
Click here for more information
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.
Click here for more information
Youth Sport Trust
The Youth Sport Trust offers a broad range of open access and national programmes, as well as targeted interventions, and smaller projects or pilots which target a specific group or local area. Find out more about the different ways in which your school can get involved.
Click here for more information
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.
Click here for more information
Activity Finder Search for a wide range of activities for children and young people
The Active Birmingham Activity Finder is a free search tool for discovering affordable, inclusive physical activity sessions across Birmingham. Activities listed include those for children, young people and families. Filter by activity type, location, price, and accessibility. Click here to access Activity Finder.