Empower is a programme that utilises the International Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (external link) as its core component in inspiring students to challenge themselves, develop confidence and set goals they might not have thought possible before.
Our staff journey alongside the students, facilitating opportunities for them to take part in activities for their Award, tailored to their abilities. The Award is wrapped around 4 main sections; Service, Skill, Physical Recreation and the Adventurous Journey, giving students the chance to participate and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities, whilst having new experiences and meeting new people.
Since Empower began in 2020, Ignite Sport has supported young people to achieve:
Our current Empower programmes have 14 students working towards achieving Bronze or Silver awards.
Our son has always felt on the outer edge socially throughout his schooling journey and finds it difficult to connect and engage with his peers. I have seen so much change in his attitude towards group activities and his willingness to give things a go. For the first time, he has really been able to prove to himself what he is capable of, pushing himself out of his comfort zone and realising that it’s not too hard or scary to allow people into his bubble. The support and encouragement he has received from everyone involved in the programme truly means so much to us a family. Parent of Empower young person
If you are a Principal, HOD, Teacher, or Sports Coordinator who is interested in having Empower run in your school please click here for more information.