About this programme:
Our International work is divided into two different programmes:
Dreams + Teams
Since 2001 the Youth Sport Trust and British Council have made significant progress in managing relationships between the UK and over 45 countries around the world through the development of Dreams + Teams school partnerships. Dreams + Teams has been driven by our commitment to PE and school sport and how schools in UK and overseas can use the successful delivery of an international dimension in school development planning.
International Inspiration programme
The award of the 2012 Games to London and the creation of the International Inspiration programme, has presented our nation with a unique opportunity to transform the lives of millions of children and young people around the world through sport, and build on the success of Dreams + Teams. The Youth Sport Trust has been identified as the principle delivery agency for the work in and around PE and school sport. The key component of which will be to develop school partnerships between the UK and 20 countries through International Inspiration.
Led by UK Sport on behalf of the Government, International Inspiration is currently active in five countries: Azerbaijan, Brazil, India, Palau and Zambia - one in each of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regions. The programme is working in partnership with the government in each of the countries to ensure the sustainability and legacy of the activity.
Target audience:
Young Leaders aged 14 to 19 years old
Issues that this programme tackles:
Our international programme aims to develop mutual understanding between countries and develop leadership skills and cross-cultural awareness in young people through sport and international educational links. The programme encourages an international dimension in school development planning to raise whole school standards and achievement, and explores issues such as cultural diversity, inclusion, religion, ethics, global communication as well as the Olympic and Paralympic Values.
How is this programme accessed?
Our international school partnerships are open to Sports Colleges through an application process.
Further information:
Click here to download an International information sheet
Contact:
Sarah Newton, Project Officer
T: +44 (0)1509 226613
E: international@youthsporttrust.org