Norfolk School Games

The Norfolk School Games is part of a national initiative designed to inspire children and young people to embrace physical activity for life.  

Funded by Sport England, the programme is delivered in partnership with Active Norfolk and a network of School Games Organisers, with guidance from the Youth Sport Trust. It is open to all education settings across Norfolk and continually evolves to reflect local needs, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for students from Years 3 to 13. 

Building Confidence, Values, and Opportunities Through Inclusive Sport

The Norfolk School Games supports children and young people by: 

• Encouraging personal best – Helping students develop confidence and resilience through inclusive physical activities tailored to their needs. 
• Embedding core values – Promoting passion, self-belief, honesty, determination, respect, and teamwork to align with broader school objectives. 
• Inspiring lifelong activity – Providing positive experiences of daily physical activity and competition to foster long-term engagement. 
• Creating meaningful opportunities – Offering a diverse range of events, leadership pathways, and activities that students genuinely enjoy. 
• Removing barriers to participation – Using targeted interventions to improve access for those with the greatest need, ensuring inclusivity across all school settings. 

The Norfolk School Games is designed to reflect local needs, working closely with schools, parents, and community organisations to create enriching experiences that empower young people.  

School Games Roadmap

The School Games Roadmap 

The roadmap outlines the strategic direction of the School Games for the 2025/26 year. Designed to support you with your planning and progress throughout the year, it provides an overview for the following: 

• The School Games Outcomes 

• Expectations for both SGOs and Active Partnerships 

• Key dates for 2025/26 

View the School Games Roadmap here.

 

SEND Inclusion Toolkit

The SEND Inclusion Toolkit has been co-created with the National Disability Sport Organisations (NDSOs) (British Blind Sport, CP Sport, Dwarf Sports Association, LimbPower, Special Olympics Great Britain, UK Deaf Sport and WheelPower) to provide advice, guidance, and support in creating inclusive opportunities in sport and physical activity. 

The toolkit provides an overview of each disability, top tips for involving SEND young people in inclusive practice and opportunities to upskill your knowledge further through the NDSO. You can find the contact details of each NDSO within the toolkit attached. 

View the SEND Inclusion Toolkit here.

Who are the School Games Organisers?

Norfolk is split into 8 different areas, known as School Sports Partnerships (SSPs). Within these SSPs sit School Games Organisers (SGOs) who are specifically tasked with making the School Games happen. 

School Games Organisers (SGOs) have a crucial role in promoting physical activity and competitive sports in schools. These organisers play a vital role in fostering a culture of participation, well-being, and leadership through sport.

Contact your local School Games Organiser

Use the details below to find and get in touch with your local School Games Organiser (SGO). If you are unsure which SGO you require or just want to send a general enquiry, use the contact form at the bottom of the page. 

Elliott Udell West Norwich & Dereham SSP Jenny Day North Norfolk SSP Isla McFadyen Norwich East SSP Lisa Hunter Norwich SSP Jo Dickson West Norfolk Laura Goodswen South Norfolk SSP Sam Hickman East Norfolk SSP Jake Melton Breckland SSP

How can my school get involved?

If your school would like to participate in the Norfolk School Games, please contact your local School Games Organiser.

Norfolk has a team of dedicated School Games Organisers (SGO’s) within 8 School Sport Partnerships (SSP’s), who are here to support Primary, Secondary and SEND schools to develop their physical activity programmes and sporting opportunities. 

The events offered within each school area are targeted and themed to address local needs and support schools to select which pupils will benefit most from attending. 

Recent opportunities have included Sports Leaders Training, Girls Football Festivals, Panathlon competitions, Transition Team Building events and many more. Your Schools Games Organiser will work with you and your team to ensure students are able to access the physical activities appropriate to their needs. 

In addition to all the events and activities hosted locally by your School Sport Partnership, there will be a series of enriching County School Games events launching each new academic year. 

Norfolk School Games Document Library

We’ve brought together all the key resources and materials to support your planning, delivery, and understanding of the School Games offer across Norfolk. 

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