Health and Wellbeing

International day for persons with disabilities

Join us in celebrating the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. Learn how physical activity transforms lives, breaks barriers, and...

Health and Wellbeing

Keeping children active during the colder months

Discover creative strategies for teachers to keep kids active during colder months. Learn how to inspire pupils to meet their daily 60 minutes of...

Health and Wellbeing

World Mental Health Day:  A critical mission

We focus on the rising mental health challenges among young people and teachers. Learn how simple actions can improve mental well-being in education.

Health and Wellbeing

Gear up for 'Cycle to School' week

Cycling isn't just a way to get from point A to point B; it's an adventure, a statement, and most importantly, a step toward a healthier planet.

Health and Wellbeing

Celebrating 'National Fitness Day'

Every year, National Fitness Day sweeps across the nation, igniting unparalleled enthusiasm for physical activity among people of all ages

Primary Schools

Empowering playgrounds, empowering futures

In recent years, the push to foster active, healthy lifestyles in children has become paramount against the backdrop of rising inactivity and obesity...

Podcast

Building active communities

Dan Wilson and Alex Ogden are pioneering spirits in the realm of physical education (PE), each illustrating the transformative journey.

Aspire Active Camps

Summer Active Camps fun!

This summer, we're excited to offer a spectacular line up of Active Camps across Sutton Coldfield, Hagley and more.

Health and Wellbeing

Join the movement for safer streets

The quest for safer roads for our children gains momentum each year with an inspiring initiative: Brake's Kids Walk

Health and Wellbeing

Running out of summer activity ideas?

If you’re looking at the next 5 weeks wondering how you’re going to fill all those days, don’t panic. Here’s a few ideas to help you fend off the...

Health and Wellbeing

Bike and Bikeability week

Bicycle riding is a popular activity for children and adults, offering numerous health and environmental benefits.

Health and Wellbeing

Let's get ready for 'Walk to School 2024'

Walk to School 2024 is coming up and we're excited about the chance to get moving. Walking or cycling to school is more than just transport.

SwimED

'Learn to Swim' week 2024 with Swim:ED

As we ripple into International Learn to Swim Week 2024, it's time to celebrate the joy, fun, and benefits of swimming.

Health and Wellbeing

National 'Mental Health Awareness Week'

Welcome to a week that's close to our hearts — National Mental Health Awareness Week, starting May 13th, 2024.

Podcast

'Sport is an outlet for many’ podcast

An award winning player, Siobhán has an extensive junior career having co-captained the women’s team to back-to-back championship wins at the 2015...

Road 2 Paris

A journey towards the Paris 2024 Olympics

This summer, the Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place in Paris. To mark this occasion, Aspire is collaborating with Team GB and...

Primary Schools

UK Coaching Week: celebrating holistic coaching

As an organisation dedicated to running apprenticeships for sports coaches of all ages, we couldn't be more excited about the upcoming UK Coaching...

Primary PE

Sharpening young minds through movement

Physically active learning challenges traditional, desk-based teaching methods by injecting movement into lessons.

Skills Festival

Safeguarding and sustainability in sports

Our Skills Festival at Aspire Training Solutions, where we embarked on a journey of learning and growth across multiple critical areas in sports.

apprenticeships

'National Apprenticeship Week' journey

Over the past six weeks, we've embarked on an enriching journey together in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week.

YST Conference

A recap of our YST conference workshop

Recently, Paul Griffiths and Luke Johnson had the incredible privilege to lead an enlightening workshop at the Youth Sport Trust (YST) Conference

Podcast

'Creating an unstoppable team'

Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion-dollar companies and is the author of several business books, including Profit First!

AspireED

ATS and Aspire:ED achieves ‘Enhancing’ status

Aspire Training Solutions and Aspire:ED has been awarded “Enhancing” status—the highest level of quality ratings that an education provider can...

Primary PE

'Taking the plunge' with Kaylë Brightwell

Kaylë has 19 years of tutoring experience, she is passionate about encouraging people to learn to swim and joins us on the Primary PE Huddle podcast.

AspireED

Integrating OAA in the primary curriculum

The webinar is designed to offer practical advice and activities that can be executed in your school, benefiting pupils and staff alike.

apprenticeships

Celebrating 'National Apprenticeship Week'

National Apprenticeship Week, recognising and applauding the young individuals who, through their efforts and commitment, embody the future of sports.

Podcast

Navigating the business landscape

Our latest Active Code Podcast hosted CMXSC’s Founder and Director, Chris Michaelides, a passionate entrepreneur with a deep-seated love for sports.

apprenticeships

Breaking down barriers and building skills

Last Friday, Aspire Training Solutions held one of it's apprenticeship 'Skills Festival'. A day dedicated to learning and growth.

Road 2 Paris

'Road 2 Paris' workshop

As the anticipation for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games builds, your school has a unique opportunity to be part of the excitement. 'Road 2...

Road 2 Paris

Embrace the Olympic spirit with 'Road 2 Paris'

As the anticipation for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games builds, your school has the opportunity to be part of the excitement on the 'Road 2...

Health and Wellbeing

12 days of Christmas activities for children

With Christmas around the corner, it can present a delightful window of opportunity to explore exciting activities with your children.

Active Primary School Conference

The Active Primary Schools Conference 2023

PE teachers, senior leaders, and governors joined us at Millennium Point, to help boost their PE, school sport and physical activity offerings.

Active Primary School Conference

PE and Sport Premium digital reporting

Sue Wilkinson MBE discusses this critical development in a must-watch workshop, as this reporting system will be a mandatory requirement for schools.

road safety week

'Road Safety Week' 2023

Let's talk about speed; the theme for this year’s Road Safety Week. We’re continuously emphasising the benefits this life-long skill provides, but...

Active Primary School Conference

'Impact through PESSPA strategy' workshop

Join the journey with Matt Sadler, Head of the Federation of Boldmere Schools, as he shares his passion and strategies for creating an inclusive,...

Primary Schools

Embracing Diwali through sports

In the heart of the glowing Festival of Lights, Diwali, we call upon our community to bring that vibrant light onto the sports fields. Here at...

SwimED

Navigate towards impactful swimming outcomes

In recent years, the concerning downturn in swimming proficiency among primary school children in England has sparked an urgent call for revitalised...

Development Week

Reflection: Aspire team development week 2022

A pen, a notepad, a positive attitude and a smile. The four things Aspire team members were asked to bring with them for our 2022 Team Development...

Active Primary School Conference

APSC 2023 swimming Q&A panel

It’s part of the national curriculum, boosts physical and mental health, and is both a life and a lifesaving skill. And yet 1 in 4 children leave...

Active Primary School Conference

'Progression in PE' workshop

James Latham is an inspiring speaker whose passion for sports and education is evident in his journey and qualifications. Armed with a BA Honours...

Active Primary School Conference

APSC 2023 final keynote speaker

Join us for an inspiring experience at this year's conference as we proudly reveal our final keynote speaker, Rob Oliver, GB Paralympian and Tokyo...

Active Primary School Conference

'Primary Gymnastics Progression' workshop

Dive into the realm of primary gymnastics with Ryan Bradley, a seasoned former international gymnast for Great Britain and England. As the Director...

Aspire Active Camps

Extend the Halloween magic

Are you looking for a way to keep the spook-tacular spirit of Halloween alive? Fear not, as Wombourne Active Camps are thrilled to host the FREE Open...

Aspire Active Camps

Solihull Active Camps free open day!

On 31st October, grab your best fancy dress costumes and prepare for an eerily exciting day as we invite you to join us for a FREE Open Day at our...

Active Primary School Conference

'Behaviour Management' theoretical workshop

Unlock the secrets to effective behaviour management, exploring key components like equipment, transitions, emotions, safety, and space. Steph's...

Active Primary School Conference

'Evidencing Premium Spending' workshop

Unlock the secrets to effectively showcase your school's commitment to physical education! Join the Youth Sport Trust's workshop at The Active...

Black History Month

'Black History Month' 2023: celebrating our sisters

This year a new theme has been launched: 'Saluting our Sisters' The aim of this theme is to empower people to take action, to remind people of the...

Active Primary School Conference

Reflection: Commonwealth Games Legacy keynote

Birmingham 2022 saw thousands of athletes from 72 nations and territories compete in the largest-ever integrated programme of para sport over 11 days.

Active Primary School Conference

Reflection: Swim England's keynote

It’s part of the national curriculum, boosts physical and mental health, and is both a life and a lifesaving skill.

Active Primary School Conference

'How to maximise engagement on the playground'

Break time is seen as needing to be short and tightly managed by many schools as a result of poor behaviour and the pressure to cover an...

Active Primary School Conference

Reflection: 'Primary Dance in PE' practical workshop

As a dance specialist with 20 years of experience working in primary schools and within the community, Steph understands the time pressures that come...

Active Primary School Conference

'Embedding Physically Active Learning' workshop

How can you get children engaged in learning, improve their concentration, increase their confidence, make concepts easier to understand and raise...

Active Primary School Conference

APSC 2022: 'Assessment in PE' workshop

Crichton Casbon, Education Consultant, at last year’s conference developed your understanding of the three stages of assessment.

Active Primary School Conference

APSC reflection: Youth Sport Trust

We’re delighted that our third and final keynote speaker at last year’s conference was Will Roberts, Chief Operating Officer of Youth Sport Trust.

Aspire Active Camps

Here's what happened this summer...

We have had a fantastic time on our Active Camps and HAF camps. This summer was the biggest yet, with an incredible 8 Active Camps and 17 HAF Camps.

Development Week

Empowering through inclusivity and engagement!

Dive into the launch of our People Strategy, our Health and Well-being upgrade, and learn about enriching training sessions held for our Swim:ED...

Aspire Active Camps

8 things for your children to do this summer!

The summer holidays are a much-awaited time for children to unwind, explore, and have fun outside the classroom. As parents, it is a great...

Podcast

Stop expecting people to be active

As the sector’s chartered professional body, CIMSPA works on behalf of the whole sport and physical activity sector – supporting, developing, and...

Happy 18th birthday to Aspire!

Aspire is celebrating its 18th birthday and, in those years, has grown from being solely a sports and physical activity coaching provider working in...

'National Bike Week'

National Bike Week is an annual event that takes place from the 5th to the 13th of June. This week-long celebration is designed to encourage people...

AspireED

1st4sport Level 2 certificate

The 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Multi-Skills Development in Sport qualifies learners to work as independent multi-skills development...

Primary PE

Introducing the Playground Activator

The Playground Activator: We are thrilled to present the Playground Activator - a free tool designed to transform lunch breaks into thrilling and...

Health and Wellbeing

'Mental Health Awareness' week 2023

Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 - Our tips for maintaining good mental health.

scorecard

Tips and tricks for SATS week!

Tips and Tricks to keep your pupils engaged and prepared for SATS week!

SwimED

Raising swimming levels in the Black Country

We are pleased to announce that Aspire Active Education Group has partnered with Speedo Swim United and Active Black Country to launch a pop-up...

Celebrating a year of recognition

Celebrating a Year of Recognition: Aspire Active Education Group Wins Multiple Awards for Tackling Physical Inactivity and Empowering Young People.

AspireED

Benchmark and develop a sustainable strategy

Following the recent announcement from the DfE that the Primary PE and School Sport Premium will continue for the next 2 years, there has never been...

International Women's Day

International Women's Day- so we're celebrating the women who have made a big difference at Aspire!

Podcast

The Active Code: 'Lead by listening' podcast

The Active Code podcast is back! Join us as we chat with Tara Dillon, CEO of CIMSPA, exploring how we can boost leadership and get more children...

Awards

Celebrating being named best of Birmingham!

Aspire Active Education Group, a leading activity education and training provider, wins two prestigious awards in Birmingham for tackling child...

Primary PE

Open up the world of golf to every child

Introduce children to golf through our after-school program, breaking down barriers with fun, inclusive sessions. Limited-time offer: 42% funding,...

Primary PE

Workshop: PE deep dive

Prepare for your school's PE deep dive with Greg Dryer. Learn, excel, and get your ticket now! Exclusive discounts for Aspire:ED members.

Primary PE

Practical workshop: Assessing within a PE lesson

Join Jon Davies in a practical workshop on effective assessment. Enhance teaching, support learning. Get your ticket for this year's conference in...