For coaches in sports, fitness, or teaching PE, it's important to be the best you can be. One way to show you're really good at your job is to get a special approval called CIMSPA accreditation. This special approval tells people you are serious about doing a great job. If you want to get better in your career, research potential Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, which will help you achieve a better understanding of coaching and specific learning objectives.

What CIMSPA does?
CIMSPA is a group in the UK that helps sports and exercise coaches by setting high standards for their work. Courses which gain their approval means their content is aligned to the national curriculum, and the usefulness of the content in the course is measured by CIMSPA points. 

Grow with Aspire:ED
Working with AspireED to get CIMSPA's approval means you go above and beyond. Which will also help you learn a lot and do well within your PE lessons. Whether you want to...

In the ever-evolving world of education, continuous professional development (CPD) plays a pivotal role in ensuring educators remain at the forefront of delivering high-quality teaching. This holds particularly true for physical education (PE) teachers who are responsible for fostering a love of movement and physical activity among pupils within their school and community. In this blog, we’ll explore the reasons why regular CPD is key to equipping PE educators with the essential knowledge and skills needed to inspire engaging and effective PE sessions.

Staying current with educational trends
One of the most significant benefits of regular CPD is that it helps teachers stay in sync with the latest educational trends and teaching methodologies. In the realm of PE, new research emerges frequently, shedding light on how children learn and respond to physical activity. CPD offers PE teachers insights into new ways to captivate their pupils, effectively manage behaviour management,...

Welcome to Outdoor Adventures in Learning!

Something beneficial that can make a big difference to your pupils' school life: Outdoor Adventurous Activities (OAA). Our programme is all about getting children excited about learning outside the classroom. It's designed to be fun, inclusive, and filled with lessons that stick.

Why OAA is important:

• Physical and Mental Benefits: Active kids are happy kids. Getting outdoors and tackling challenges is great for their bodies and minds.

• Life Skills: Through these adventures, children learn teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills. These are skills they'll use forever.

• Everyone can join: It doesn't matter the child's ability or background. We’ve designed our course with accessible activities so that every child can take part and have a blast.

What we offer through our Aspire:ED course:

1. Understanding OAA: We start by showing you the benefits of getting young people outside and active. It's not just playtime; it's a...

What if pupils could achieve higher academic attainment while ticking off their daily movement and exercise targets? With physically active learning (PAL), they can. 

Boosting results with physically active learning 

Physically active learning challenges traditional, desk-based teaching methods by injecting movement into lessons. PAL uses the brain-boosting power of physical activity to directly involve and engage pupils in education – with remarkable results. 

Targeted at primary school-aged children, PAL is proven to increase engagement, performance, behaviour, and cognition. Currently, most KS1 and KS2 children spend 50-70% of their school day seated. However, research repeatedly shows that when students sit less, they learn more. 

One Nottingham Trent University study found that physically active lessons improved cognitive function tests by an average of 30% and motor development tasks by 25%. What’s...

We are thrilled to announce that following an extensive quality assurance check by CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity)—Aspire Training Solutions and Aspire:ED has been awarded “Enhancing” status—the highest level of quality ratings that an education provider can achieve.

Earning the status of 'Enhancing' isn't merely about recognition; it's the embodiment of our dedicated commitment to delivering apprenticeship education and exceptional-quality coaching and teaching CPD. This accomplishment is attributed to experienced CIMSPA auditors conducting extensive inspections to ensure genuine, exceptional instructional delivery.

Understanding the CIMSPA Ratings: 

CIMSPA education partners can receive one of three outcomes:

• Enhancing: Providers demonstrate best practices in their operations, processes, and procedures, offering the highest quality education to learners.
• Enabling: Providers show good practices in...

At Aspire, we recognise the power of coaching as a catalyst for change, not just in sports but in every walk of life where guidance is invaluable. Yet, there's an undeniable gap — an underrepresentation of women in coaching roles, which, in turn, affects the diversity and inclusivity of our industry. It's time to address this imbalance and nurture the potential of female coaches who can act as role models and mentors for the next generation.

Acknowledging the 'Gender Play Gap'
A report highlighted by the Telegraph throws light on the 'gender play gap' that stops girls from taking up sport, an issue raised by MPs that has far-reaching implications. This gap not only reduces physical activity amongst young girls but also significantly limits the pool of potential female coaches in the future. By addressing this play gap and encouraging more young women to participate in sports, we lay the groundwork for a more robust pipeline of future coaches.

The increasing need for...

In continuous learning and development, staying ahead is not just an option; it's a necessity.

And what better way to keep the momentum going than with an exclusive learning experience designed just for you? Let's explore this special opportunity that awaits our Discover and Thrive members—a detailed, enriching webinar, on the 18th April at 4:30pm, designed to broaden your horizons and fuel your passion for growth.

What's on offer?
Exclusively for our Discover and Thrive members, we're hosting a not-to-be-missed webinar. It's not just any webinar—meet Michael Chamberlain, an experienced educator for over 25 years, emphasising team-based problem-solving skills he founded Open Minds in 2010 to offer high-quality Outdoor Adventure Activities (OAA) teaching in collaboration with Aspire Active Education Group.

At Aspire:ED, we're all about helping you stay ahead in Continuous Professional Development (CPD). We aim to empower KS1 and KS2 teachers, professionals, coaches and trainees like you through some of the best CPD courses available.

We're proud to say that our courses, such as 'Managing Behaviour in Physical Education', 'Athletics' and 'Invasion Games', have now been accredited by CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity). This accreditation is a mark of quality, ensuring your professional development is recognised and aligned with industry standards.

Inclusivity and adaptability are at the core of our values at Aspire:ED. Our CPD courses are designed to cater to the diverse needs of all educators and coaches. We're particularly excited about our Aspire Accelerate pilot strategy which offers innovative teaching methodologies, ensuring that our courses are inclusive, adaptable and reflect contemporary educational demands.  

Our courses are...

This summer, Paris will host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The world’s top athletes will compete on a global stage – and your pupils can get an unforgettable piece of the action! 

Our 'Road 2 Paris' workshop provides a full day of Games-themed activities, delivered by qualified coaches and designed to introduce KS1 and KS2 pupils to brand-new sports. 

You’ll also receive a huge range of extras, including downloadable session plans, digital assemblies, and the chance to win a school visit from an Olympian or Paralympian! 

BRING OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC VALUES TO LIFE 

We kicked off our ‘Road 2' workshops in 2012, bringing the buzz of the London Games to schools across the UK. Since then, we’ve helped pupils celebrate the spirit of Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. 

Along the way, we’ve motivated thousands of children to try new sports and live the Olympic and Paralympic values of excellence, determination, courage, equality,...

Unlock the vast potential of primary sports education with our upcoming free webinar. Dive into the world of Physical Education, School Sports, and Physical Activity (PESSPA) in primary settings and discover how it can make an invaluable impact on children's lives.

An Enlightening and Engaging Webinar 
We are thrilled to announce an enlightening and engaging webinar hosted by James Latham on the development of PESSPA in primary education. James, a proud Trust PE Lead, has a BA Honours degree in Sports & Exercise Science and Business Management, and an MSc in PE & Well-being from Birmingham University. He specialises in youth sports and education, providing a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical expertise. 

Discover the Amazing Benefits of PESSPA
This webinar is perfect for those who are passionate about enhancing the positive impact of PESSPA on children's physical and mental well-being. Children who participate in regular physical activities...