The mini leaders is a fully resourced leadership and character education programme where pupils will lead break time & lunch time games for other pupils in the school .
Target Group
Ks1/2 & MDS
Resources/ Workshops
Schools will be provided with all the resources needed to run the mini leaders training.
Tasks Post Training The Mini Leaders will have follow up sessions to see how they are doing plus also up skill any areas of need.
1 booking per school
15 children max per school
The competition will feature a group stage followed by knockout finals.
Players should wear shin pads and suitable footwear. The Playing surface will be 3G Astro.
Games will be 7-min halves with rolling subs throughout the games.
Rules of Association Football apply apart from the following variations:
- no offside
- rolling substitutes during a stoppage of play.
- All players should receive equal playing time where possible
- goal kicks can be taken from anywhere within the penalty area
- all free-kicks are DIRECT
- all opposing players must be AT LEAST 5 yards from the ball at the taking of freekicks, corner kicks and kick-offs.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS - Each school can bring a maximum of 10 players, with 7 players on the pitch at any time. Rolling substitutes are allowed.
1 booking per school
Max 10 player in squad
Played on 4G Astro so football mould boots to be worn and shin pads
The competition will feature a group stage followed by knockout finals. (subject on how many teams enter)
Players should wear shin pads and suitable footwear. The Playing surface will be on the 4G astro.
Games will be 7-min halves (subject to starting on time) with rolling subs throughout the games, which will refereed by Derby College Leaders
Rules of Association Football apply apart from the following variations:
- no offside
- rolling substitutes during a stoppage of play.
- All players should receive equal playing time where possible
- goal kicks can be taken from anywhere within the penalty area
- all free-kicks are DIRECT
- all opposing players must be AT LEAST 5 yards from the ball at the taking of freekicks, corner kicks and kick-offs.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS - Each school can bring a maximum of 10 players, with 7 players on the pitch at any time. Rolling substitutes are allowed. One booking per school
TIME - 10-14:00
Ks2 - 4 categories 3/4 Boys, 3/4 Girls, 5/6 Girls & 5/6 Boys. Schools team bringing minimum 4 runners, maximum 8 per category to score as a team. Top 4 runners places count towards team score and the winning school will go through to the County Event.
We can also enter the 1st place runner in each event as an individual unless they qualify with their school team.
One booking per school & if possible schools from LongEaton area
OVERVIEW - This is an ACHIEVE competition, meaning it is a competitive opportunity to support pupils to reach their athletic potential. The competition will feature a group stage followed by knockout finals. Games will be 7-min halves with rolling subs throughout the games, which will refereed by DC Leaders
Rules of Association Football apply apart from the following variations:
- Each school can bring a maximum of 10 players, with 7 players on the pitch at any time. Rolling substitutes are allowed. ONE GIRL must be on the pitch at all times.
- no offside
- rolling substitutes during a stoppage of play.
- All players should receive equal playing time where possible
- goal kicks can be taken from anywhere within the penalty area
- all free-kicks are DIRECT
- all opposing players must be AT LEAST 5 yards from the ball at the taking of freekicks, corner kicks and kick-offs.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS - 10 students per school
One booking per school
Ks2 - 4 categories 3/4 Boys, 3/4 Girls, 5/6 Girls & 5/6 Boys. Schools team bringing minimum 4 runners, maximum 8 per category to score as a team. Top 4 runners places count towards team score and the winning school will go through to the County Event.
We can also enter the 1st place runner in each event as an individual unless they qualify with their school team.
One booking per school & if possible schools from Ilkeston area
1 booking Per School
The first rule of flag football is pretty straight forward: there’s no contact allowed. That includes tackling, diving, blocking, and screening. Instead, players wear flags that hang along their sides by a belt. To “tackle” the person in possession of the ball, the opposing team needs to pull one or both of their flags off.
While flag football rules are designed to keep players safe, you’ll find that they also create an engaging, fast-paced version of football without the physical contact.
Here’s a list of basic flag football rules:
All passes must be forward and received beyond the line of scrimmage.
Direct handoffs as well as unlimited backward pitches and passes are allowed behind the line of scrimmage. No backwards passes or direct handoffs are allowed past the line of scrimmage.
The quarterback has 7 seconds, from receiving the snap, to release the ball. Once a backwards handoff, pass or lateral occurs, the 7 second rule goes away and the offense has an unlimited amount of time to throw a forward pass.
The player receiving the snap (QB) cannot run across the line of scrimmage with the ball. The QB can hand off or pitch/throw the ball backwards to a teammate and then catch a forward pass across the line of scrimmage.
Offensive players must steer clear of the rusher and may not get in his/her way.
A maximum of 2 designated defensive rushers may legally rush the quarterback. All designated rushers must identify themselves, with their hand raised until the snap, to legally rush from the 7 yard rush line. Designated rushers are not obligated to rush, but if they do, they must rush immediately upon the ball being snapped.
Once the ball is handed off, pitched or thrown backwards by the offense, all defenders are eligible to rush across the line of scrimmage.
Interceptions are returnable for 6 pts. during a scrimmage down or for 2 pts on any extra point attempt. A backwards pass intercepted in the air, behind the line of scrimmage, can also be advanced by the defense for a score.
The ball is dead when it hits the ground, the offensive player’s flag is pulled from their belt, the ball-carrier steps out of bounds, or the ball-carrier’s body—outside of their hands or feet—touches the ground.
All offensive flag football penalties result in a loss of down and yardage.
All defensive flag football penalties result in an automatic first down and some are associated with yardage.
For a complete list of flag football rules, download the NFL FLAG Football Rule Book.
This event is for SEND/Plus pupils who will come out and try all the different activities that ESSP has delivered through block 1. It will be a slow paced event and the pupils will have plenty of time to try the activities with no pressure at all.
1 booking per school
15 pupils per school
The Disney shooting stars festival aims to inspire & engage pupils through active storytelling using characters and scenarios from popular Disney films such as Toy Story, Frozen, Lion King, Incredibles & Aladin. These events aim to develop pupils’ fundamental movement skills, subsequently support the development of physical literacy, speaking and listening, confidence & competence.
Schools can bring one class of 30 students to attend the festival from foundation, from year 1 or year 2.
We also encourage pupils to dress up in their favourite Disney Character, but still wearing correct footwear (trainers)
Schools can book one class.
This is an INSPIRE festival which aims to give students the opportunity to experience a range of sports and friendly competitions with other students.
This festival will have an Alternative Sports focus, with stations consisting of different sports children would not normally get to try out, such as new Age Kurling, quidditch, dodgeball.
Schools can bring a team of max 15-year Ks2 students to participate, this can be a mix of boys and girls.
One booking per school
The festival will take place at KH indoor tennis centre.
Winners of this Event will go through to County Finals.
Teams will be split into small pools or be put into one large league depending on the number of entries. Teams will then play each other in their league with the potential for a knock-out round to decide the winner. Rules Teams of 3 are required. Boys or Girls. Schools are limited to 2 teams. Boccia is a seated game similar to bowls with both teams trying to get their ball to finish as close to the ‘jack’ (white ball) as possible. Each player will be given 2 balls (6 for the team) with teams taking it in turn to roll/throw their ball toward the jack. Only one player can throw at any one time. If a ball leaves the playing area (approx. badminton court size) it is removed from the game. Players cannot leave their seats to play a shot, but the ball can be played however they wish (thrown, rolled, kicked, pushed), ramps can be provided for players with reduced dexterity. Scoring After all the balls have been delivered the team closest to the jack wins the end. If the winning team has 2 balls closer than the losing teams closest ball they gain 2 points. Ends can be scored 1 0, 2-0, 3-0, 4-0, 5-0 or 6-0. Both teams cannot score on the same end. Games will be best of 3 ends with the score from each end added together to form the result. Teams will be awarded 3 points for winning a game
1 booking per school
1 booking per school
PLAYERS 1. The squad should consist of a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls and a maximum of 5 boys and 5 girls. 2. 4 boys will play the 1st and 3rd periods of the game whilst 4 girls will play the 2nd and 4th periods of the game. SUBSTITUTIONS 1. In the case of a substitution through injury the substitute will be a squad player or a player who has scored the least points in the game. 2. Substitutions cannot be made in a game unless due to an injury. 3. Substitutions must be made between games. 4. Players can be used to replace a player fouled out.
1 booking per school
15 pupils per school
This event is for SEND/Plus pupils who will come out and try all the different activities that ESSP has delivered through block 2. It will be a slow paced event and the pupils will have plenty of time to try the activities with no pressure at all.
Children will be taught how to manoeuvre with their feet off the ground while on the bike and how to improve acceleration and stopping in control. They will also practice turning and manoeuvring bikes using the handlebars to navigate around and through obstacles. Sports leaders from Derby College will help out at the event with ESSP Bikeability instructors. We want to give as many primary pupils as possible the opportunity to take those first steps on the road to learning how to cycle safely. One booking per school and 30 pupils max.
1 booking per school
This Event goes through to County Finals
Schools will be separated into small groups or put into one Straight league depending on entries. Teams will then play one another leading to a knock out round/finals to decide the winner Rules Games will be 6 per side with a max squad of 9. The game starts with 4 balls in the middle of the court. On the referee’s whistle player’s race to collect the dodgeballs and then retreat past the back line. The game is then live, the objective being to strike an opponent with a ball below the shoulders and without the ball bouncing. If a player is hit in this way he/she is out of the game. Shots can be blocked using another ball or can be caught. If a ball is caught on the full the catching team recall a player to the game and the player who threw the ball is out. The game will be played inside a full badminton court. If a player leaves the court to avoid being hit they will be given out. When one team has eliminated all the oppositions players they are the winner. A time limit will also be set for each game, at the end of this time the team with the most players remaining are the winners. If there are equal numbers of teams the game will be called a draw, if in a playoff round a 1v1 ‘throw-off’ will be used Scoring The winning team in each game will receive 3 points, 1 point for a draw, 0 for a defeat
KS1 Derby College Leaders Festival, in which all stations are planned and delivered by the Leaders. The pupils will move around different sporting stations trying out fun games. One booking per school. Max 30 pupils per school.
KS1 Derby College Leaders Festival, in which all stations are planned and delivered by the Leaders. The pupils will move around different sporting stations trying out fun games. One booking per school. Max 30 pupils per school.
One booking Per School
This Event goes through to County Finals
Schools will be separated into small groups or put into one Straight league depending on entries. Teams will then play one another leading to a knock out round/finals to decide the winner Rules Games will be 6 per side with a max squad of 9. The game starts with 4 balls in the middle of the court. On the referee’s whistle player’s race to collect the dodgeballs and then retreat past the back line. The game is then live, the objective being to strike an opponent with a ball below the shoulders and without the ball bouncing. If a player is hit in this way he/she is out of the game. Shots can be blocked using another ball or can be caught. If a ball is caught on the full the catching team recall a player to the game and the player who threw the ball is out. The game will be played inside a full badminton court. If a player leaves the court to avoid being hit they will be given out. When one team has eliminated all the oppositions players they are the winner. A time limit will also be set for each game, at the end of this time the team with the most players remaining are the winners. If there are equal numbers of teams the game will be called a draw, if in a playoff round a 1v1 ‘throw-off’ will be used Scoring The winning team in each game will receive 3 points, 1 point for a draw, 0 for a defeat
The competition will feature a group stage followed by knockout finals. (subject on how many teams enter)
Players should wear shin pads and suitable footwear. The Playing surface will be on the 4G astro.
Games will be 7-min halves (subject to starting on time) with rolling subs throughout the games, which will refereed by LE Utd Academy players
Rules of Association Football apply apart from the following variations:
- no offside
- rolling substitutes during a stoppage of play.
- All players should receive equal playing time where possible
- goal kicks can be taken from anywhere within the penalty area
- all free-kicks are DIRECT
- all opposing players must be AT LEAST 5 yards from the ball at the taking of freekicks, corner kicks and kick-offs.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS - Each school can bring a maximum of 10 players, with 7 players on the pitch at any time. Rolling substitutes are allowed. One booking per school
TIME - 13:00 - 15:00
District Sports Competition
A competitive athletic event where schools compete against each other in a number of athletic events and points are accumulated to give a total overall score for each school.
Schools to select teams.
The events are:-
Y3 Girls and boys 40m sprint, 40m skipping, 40m hurdles, 40m relay and Nerf Javelin.
Y4 Girls and boys 50m sprint, 50m skipping, 50m hurdles, 50m relay and Nerf Javelin.
Y5 Girls and boys 60m sprint, 300m run, 60m hurdles, 60m relay and Nerf Javelin.
Y6 Girls and Boys 70m sprint, 300m run, 70m hurdles, 70m relay and Nerf Javelin.
Date: Friday 12th June 2026
Time: 12.30 - 3.00pm
Venue: Rutland Sports Park (Running track)
One booking per school
Date: Wednesday 10th June 2026
Time: 1.00 - 3.00pm
Venue: Long Eaton Rugby Club, West Park
Teams of 7/8 players with a max of 15 students from each school per team.
This invite is for PE Coordinators, SLT, Governors and staff responsible for PE and Physical Activity in schools. Please email Vicky with any additional names.
Your day will include:
🎙️ Inspirational Keynote speech (watch this space)
📋 Opportunity to plan & share best practice
✏️ Interactive workshops (to be confirmed)
🤝 Marketplace & Networking opportunities including National Governing Bodies of Sport, Trusted providers & Local authorities
✅ Insight & Guidance on the future of the PE & Sport Premium funding stream & reshaped national network for PESSPA (if available)
✅ ESSP updates on events, CPD training, enrichment opportunities & programmes ready for 2026/27
✅ Dedicated time to share best practice, gather insight and plan your PE & School Sport offer for next academic year
Venue: New Horizon Centre
1, Linkmel Road, Eastwood, Nottingham
NG16 3RZ
Date: 22nd May 2026
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Rutland Sports Park - Athletics Track
Schools can enter ONE team into the competition.
Teams of 10 with a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls
The top 4 scores for both girls and boys combined will give the team its total score
Pupils will take part in 4 events
75m sprint
600m run
Vortex Howler throw
Standing Long Jump
Relay (if time allows)
Date: 22nd May 2026
Time: 10:00-12noon
Venue: Rutland Sports Park - Athletics Track
Schools can enter ONE team into the competition.
Teams of 10 with a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls
The top 4 scores for both girls and boys combined will give the team its total score
Pupils will take part in 4 events
75m sprint
600m run
Vortex Howler throw
Standing Long Jump
Relay (if time allows)
This is an ACHEIVE EVENT so schools should bring the top swimmers from their school.
Date: 20th May 2026
Time: 9.30 - 11.30am
Venue: West Park Leisure Centre, Longeaton
No of pupils: one squad
One booking per school
event will run as follows: (Heats are for different schools ie x4 then another x4 schools)
Girls 1 Front crawl - 2 Heats
Boys 1 Front crawl – 2 Heats
Girls 1 Backstroke – 2 Heats
Boys 1 Backstroke – 2 Heats
Girls 1 Breaststroke – 2 Heats
Boys 1 Breaststroke – Heat 1
Girls 1 Butterfly – 2 Heats
Boys 1 Butterfly – 2 Heats
Girls Front crawl Relay – 2 Heats
Boys Front crawl Relay – 2 Heats
Girls Medley Relay – 2 Heats
Boys Medley Relay – 2 Heats
*medley relay order backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle
This is an ACHEIVE EVENT so schools should bring the top swimmers from their school.
Date: 19th May 2026
Time: 9.30 - 11.30am
Venue: Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Ilkeston
No of pupils: one squad
One booking per school
event will run as follows: (Heats are for different schools ie x4 then another x4 schools)
Girls 1 Front crawl - 2 Heats
Boys 1 Front crawl – 2 Heats
Girls 1 Backstroke – 2 Heats
Boys 1 Backstroke – 2 Heats
Girls 1 Breaststroke – 2 Heats
Boys 1 Breaststroke – Heat 1
Girls 1 Butterfly – 2 Heats
Boys 1 Butterfly – 2 Heats
Girls Front crawl Relay – 2 Heats
Boys Front crawl Relay – 2 Heats
Girls Medley Relay – 2 Heats
Boys Medley Relay – 2 Heats
*medley relay order backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle
This is an event to celebrate the hard work that the MINI LEADERS in school have done all year. They must have been involved in schools from Sept-April and ran at least one session per week.
Schools can bring 15 mini leaders max and one booking per school.
At the event the children will visit that animals at DC and also take part in some fun activities.
Derby College Leaders will plan this event and run different sports activities for the pupils to move around. Details will be sent out closer to the event. The event will take place inside the sports hall.
Date: 24 March 2026
Time: 10.00 - 12noon
Venue: Derby College Broomfield site
No of pupils: 30
1 booking per school
This is an event for B TEAM players, so bring the students who do not play in your school team.
Date: 19th March
Time: 15:45 - 5.30pm
Venue: Kirk Hallam - Astro Pitches outside
No of pupils: 10 players in a squad
Must wear shin pads and astro footwear
One booking per school
Derby College Leaders will plan this event and run different sports activities for the pupils to move around. Details will be sent out closer to the event. The event will take place inside the sports hall.
Date: 17th March 2026
Time: 10.00 - 12noon
Venue: Derby College Broomfield site
No of pupils: 30
1 booking per school
Pupils: KS1 Students, with SEND. This event will be suitable for students with autism, lower limb disabilities, and other physical disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy
Number of students: schools should bring 15 PUPILS & ONE booking per school.
This is a PLUS event, specifically targeted at providing students with Special educational needs the opportunity to represent their school. The festival will feature a range of Games, including New Age Kurling, Boccia, and other target games.
Year Group: 5/6 Mixed Gender
Number of Students: Squad of 9, 5 players on the court at one time. (Mixed Gender teams allowed. Max 3 boys per squad, max 2 boys on court at any time)
Bee Netball, which enables children to participate in netball, make friends and develop other key skills, such as friendship, inclusion, fair play and playing together, has been designed to combat these issues.
One Booking Per School
Please read the rules and format prior to the event.
Please ensure you read the rules for Bee netball including, squad details, positions rotations, court size/areas.
Ks1 Games Festival at Derby College, in which the Ks1 children will try out different games such as Boccia Bean Bag, Throwing games etc. They will work on the main FUNDAMENTALS they need to improve on sports and movements. One Booking per school and max 30 pupils.
Date: 12th Feb 2026
Time: 10.00 - 12noon
Venue: Derby College
This is an ACHIEVE event for higher ability students who are able to excel in P.E. We are expecting children who have a good understanding of the rules and can play the game of Dodgeball.
Each team is made up of 8-10 Y5&6 mixed gender students. The format is 6-a-side with rolling subs. Group stages followed by knockouts.
Schools can bring a maximum of 1 team and one booking per school.
This event is open age group, focusing on primary age ability. i.e. students from special schools / with high levels of SEND. This is a PLUS event for students with SEND needs, where students will get to try a range of gymnastics activities in a fun festival format.
Date: Wednesday 6th Feb 2026
Time: 12.45 - 3.00pm
Venue (EVGC) Erewash Valley Gymnastics Club, LE Site
No of Pupils: Maximum 10 pupils
One booking per school
Ks1 Gymnastics festival will see the pupils move around different equipment, whilst learning Gymnastics skills. This is a festival so schools are encouraged to bring pupils that do not attend Gymnastics clubs. Coaches from EVGC will be coaching the pupils with assistance from ESSP. One Booking per school & MAX 10 PUPILS PER SCHOOL.
Date: Friday 6th Feb 2026
Time: 9.30 - 11:45am
Venue (EVGC) Erewash Valley Gymnastics Club, LE Site
Date: Thursday 5th Feb 2026
Time: 9.30 - 11.45am
Venue (EVGC) Erewash Valley Gymnastics Club, LongEaton Site
No of Pupils: MAX 10 PUPILS
One booking per school
This event is open age group, focusing on primary age ability. i.e. students from special schools / with high levels of SEND. This is a PLUS event for students with SEND needs, where students will get to try a range of gymnastics activities in a fun festival format.
Date: Wednesday 4th Feb 2026
Time: 12.45 - 3.00pm
Venue (EVGC) Erewash Valley Gymnastics Club, Ilkeston Site DE7 4AZ
No of Pupils: Maximum 10 pupils
One booking per school
Ks1 Gymnastics festival will see the pupils move around different equipment, whilst learning Gymnastics skills. This is a festival so schools are encouraged to bring pupils that do not attend Gymnastics clubs. Coaches from EVGC will be coaching the pupils with assistance from ESSP. One Booking per school & MAX 10 PUPILS PER SCHOOL.
Y5/6 Gymnastics festival will see the pupils move around different equipment, whilst learning Gymnastics skills. This is a festival so schools are encouraged to bring pupils that do not attend Gymnastics clubs. Coaches from EVGC will be coaching the pupils with assistance from ESSP. One Booking per school & MAX 10 PUPILS PER SCHOOL.
Y3/4 Gymnastics festival will see the pupils move around different equipment, whilst learning Gymnastics skills. This is a festival so schools are encouraged to bring pupils that do not attend Gymnastics clubs. Coaches from EVGC will be coaching the pupils with assistance from ESSP. One Booking per school & MAX 10 PUPILS PER SCHOOL.
This will be a festival for Ks1 pupils to practise hand/eye coordination, whilst having fun playing different activities. They will be helped by the sports leaders from Derby College and ESSP staff at the event, plus the teachers who bring them to the festival.
Time: 10.00 - 12noon
Venue: Derby College sports hall
No of pupils: Up to a class size
One booking per school
Pupils: KS2 Students, with SEND. This event will be suitable for students with autism, lower limb disabilities, and other physical disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy
Number of students: schools should bring between 8 - 15 & One booking per school.
This is a PLUS event, specifically targeted at providing students with Special educational needs the opportunity to represent their school. The festival will feature a range of Games, including New Age Kurling, Boccia, and other target games.
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Team Information
School teams should consist of a minimum of 9 girls and 9 boys, with a maximum of 15 girls and 15 boys being permitted. 1 booking Per school
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Team Information
School teams should consist of a minimum of 9 girls and 9 boys, with a maximum of 15 girls and 15 boys being permitted. 1 booking Per school
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