Making the most of London 2012 A guide to joining the Get Set network for Primary Schools

4. When London won the bid to host the Games, inspiring young people was at the heart of their vision. One of the ways that London 2012 is delivering on that promise is through Get Set, the official London 2012 Education Programme. PLAY GUIDE TO GET SET FILM (and then skip through the next few slides as a quick re-cap) When London won the bid to host the Games, inspiring young people was at the heart of their vision. One of the ways that London 2012 is delivering on that promise is through Get Set, the official London 2012 Education Programme. PLAY GUIDE TO GET SET FILM (and then skip through the next few slides as a quick re-cap)

5. Get Set is primarily delivered through this digital platform. The projects and support materials are all built around the Olympic and Paralympic Values, and encourage young people to play an active part in their own learning, to develop leadership skills and to challenge themselves to try new things. Just click on �Guidance for Educators� for support and additional ideas for making the best of what�s on offer with Get Set. Get Set is primarily delivered through this digital platform. The projects and support materials are all built around the Olympic and Paralympic Values, and encourage young people to play an active part in their own learning, to develop leadership skills and to challenge themselves to try new things. Just click on �Guidance for Educators� for support and additional ideas for making the best of what�s on offer with Get Set.

6. The Olympic Values and the Paralympic Values are at the heart of Get Set and all the resources and activities available through it. The key message for young people is that athletes live these Values every day as they work hard to achieve their sporting goals, but young people can all live these Values in everyday life � at school, at home, in the community. The Olympic Values and the Paralympic Values are at the heart of Get Set and all the resources and activities available through it. The key message for young people is that athletes live these Values every day as they work hard to achieve their sporting goals, but young people can all live these Values in everyday life � at school, at home, in the community.

7. Paralympic Values: The Olympic Values and the Paralympic Values are at the heart of Get Set and all the resources and activities available through it. The key message for young people is that athletes live these values every day as they work to achieve their sporting goals and young people can all live these values in everyday life � at school, at home and in the community. The Olympic Values and the Paralympic Values are at the heart of Get Set and all the resources and activities available through it. The key message for young people is that athletes live these values every day as they work to achieve their sporting goals and young people can all live these values in everyday life � at school, at home and in the community.

8. Get Set is full of free resources that support you in delivering Values-related activities. By using these resources you will demonstrate the commitment to the Values required for joining the Get Set network. The resources are differentiated by age, but schools can dip in and out of different age groups according to the needs of individual students. All resources are designed to cater for different learning styles, and all are supported by comprehensive educator guidance notes and extension ideas. Content complies with accessibility guidelines. All the preparation is done for you, you have access to a wide range of resources that enhance current curriculum requirements and good practice. The resources are differentiated by age, but schools can dip in and out of different age groups according to the needs of individual students. All resources are designed to cater for different learning styles, and all are supported by comprehensive educator guidance notes and extension ideas. Content complies with accessibility guidelines. All the preparation is done for you, you have access to a wide range of resources that enhance current curriculum requirements and good practice.

9. The Get Set + area of the website contains a range of exciting projects delivered by London 2012 partners. All the resources, competitions and activities listed here are built around the Values and are therefore ideal ways to demonstrate your commitment. Explore Get Set + to find projects relating to the Games that also focus on specific areas of learning and topics, e.g. Practical learning, enterprise, culture and creativity etc... Explore Get Set + to find projects relating to the Games that also focus on specific areas of learning and topics, e.g. Practical learning, enterprise, culture and creativity etc...

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12. London 2012 wants to recognise and reward your school and your students for their participation. Essentially, the more you do the more you�ll get back in return. It doesn�t matter how you engage with the programme, you set your own priorities and select the elements of the programme that work best for you. London 2012 wants to recognise and reward your school and your students for their participation. Essentially, the more you do the more you�ll get back in return. It doesn�t matter how you engage with the programme, you set your own priorities and select the elements of the programme that work best for you.

13. You will also be guaranteed tickets to the Games through the London 2012 Ticketshare initiative. * And exciting opportunities linked to the Torch relay will also be distributed through the Get Set network too. And if that�s not enough, your students are also in the running for unique experiences such as visits from athletes and the London 2012 mascots, opportunities to take part in high profile events and much more... *terms and conditions apply (london2012.com/ticketshareterms)You will also be guaranteed tickets to the Games through the London 2012 Ticketshare initiative. * And exciting opportunities linked to the Torch relay will also be distributed through the Get Set network too. And if that�s not enough, your students are also in the running for unique experiences such as visits from athletes and the London 2012 mascots, opportunities to take part in high profile events and much more... *terms and conditions apply (london2012.com/ticketshareterms)

14. Members of the network gain the right to use this exclusive logo on their school sign, headed paper, newsletter and website. It�s a physical demonstration to all in your community: parents, students, governors and local businesses that, with just months to go, your young people are actively participating in the London 2012 Games. Members of the network gain the right to use this exclusive logo on their school sign, headed paper, newsletter and website. It�s a physical demonstration to all in your community: parents, students, governors and local businesses that, with just months to go, your young people are actively participating in the London 2012 Games.

15. Members of the Get Set network also receive an exclusive plaque, certificate and sticker featuring the London 2012 education logo. Members of the Get Set network also receive an exclusive plaque, certificate and sticker featuring the London 2012 education logo.

16. An online application form with just three questions: Why do you want to join the Get Set network? What have you done so far that demonstrates a commitment to the Olympic and Paralympic Values? What do you plan to do in the future? Submit the application via the Get Set website. A registered teacher should log in to the website in order to access the application form online. PDF and paper forms are also available. PLAY THE GUIDE TO THE GET SET NETWORK FILM A registered teacher should log in to the website in order to access the application form online. PDF and paper forms are also available. PLAY THE GUIDE TO THE GET SET NETWORK FILM

17. What are your existing objectives and priorities in school e.g. positive behaviour, reward and recognition, global citizenship or promoting healthy lifestyles? How can Get Set and the Values help you? Get Set and the Values could give these objectives a higher profile and an inspirational context. Think of Get Set as a tool which you can use to help you achieve existing objectives. Share your aspirations for the school in terms of participating in London 2012. In this section, the assessors want to see how you�re excited by the Games and why you think being a part of the network will be a positive thing for your school. Think of Get Set as a tool which you can use to help you achieve existing objectives. Share your aspirations for the school in terms of participating in London 2012. In this section, the assessors want to see how you�re excited by the Games and why you think being a part of the network will be a positive thing for your school.

18. 4 reasons for joining: Help children to understand what motivates athletes. Encourage children and their families to participate regularly in sport. Share ideas and resources with other schools. Support for co-ordinating an ambitious pan-European project based on sport and the Values. In their application, Park Hill Primary School (Coventry, West Midlands) said that they wanted to raise children�s awareness of London 2012, making them enthusiastic about this historic event and helping them to understand what motivates athletes. It would be also a chance to encourage children and their families to participate in a wider range of sports on a regular basis. Joining the Get Set network meant an opportunity to share resources and ideas with other schools. Of huge importance to Park Hill was gaining support in coordinating their ambitious European project which was to be based on sport and the Olympic and Paralympic Values. �As our project involves schools across Europe, we are hoping to achieve a level of global cohesion through our Olympic and Paralympic activities.�In their application, Park Hill Primary School (Coventry, West Midlands) said that they wanted to raise children�s awareness of London 2012, making them enthusiastic about this historic event and helping them to understand what motivates athletes. It would be also a chance to encourage children and their families to participate in a wider range of sports on a regular basis. Joining the Get Set network meant an opportunity to share resources and ideas with other schools. Of huge importance to Park Hill was gaining support in coordinating their ambitious European project which was to be based on sport and the Olympic and Paralympic Values. �As our project involves schools across Europe, we are hoping to achieve a level of global cohesion through our Olympic and Paralympic activities.�

19. Work with Get Set resources � or come up with your own project ideas for how the Values can be brought to life for your students What is unique about your school community that shows a commitment to the Values? We welcome your creativity! To answer the second question in the application form, you need to show how London 2012 has already had an impact on your school, and share any activities you have done that link to the Games and the Values. Remember � Get Set is not prescriptive � anything goes as long as the Values are at the heart of it. Here, assessors want to see how London 2012 has added value to the school community, so focus on what�s new/changed as a result of the Games and the Values. Have you enhanced an existing initiative/activity to make it about the Games/Values? Have you introduced something new which highlights the Games and the Values? To answer the second question in the application form, you need to show how London 2012 has already had an impact on your school, and share any activities you have done that link to the Games and the Values. Remember � Get Set is not prescriptive � anything goes as long as the Values are at the heart of it. Here, assessors want to see how London 2012 has added value to the school community, so focus on what�s new/changed as a result of the Games and the Values. Have you enhanced an existing initiative/activity to make it about the Games/Values? Have you introduced something new which highlights the Games and the Values?

20. Values introduced with an assembly from Get Set Children awarded with gold medals for demonstrating the Values Inspired by Usain Bolt, children created advertising campaigns to promote running as part of a healthy active lifestyle Attended the BT Paralympic World Cup Made a presentation to Seb Coe about their Get Set work. In their application, Princeville Primary said that they had demonstrated a commitment to the Values by: Using an assembly from the Get Set website, the Olympic and Paralympic Values were introduced with gold medals awarded to children demonstrating these. Usain Bolt provided an inspiring focus for a variety of activities and in getting children to think about healthy lifestyles. To promote running, children created lively advertising campaigns including posters and radio/TV adverts. A group were lucky enough to be taken to the Paralympic World Cup. With limited tickets available for the visit children had to use their best persuasive writing skills, explaining why they deserved to go and which Values they had demonstrated. With Seb Coe as special guest, children joined other schools in Bradford to present work they had been doing as part of Get Set, some even taking part in an athletics event complete with a real gold-medallist spectator! In their application, Princeville Primary said that they had demonstrated a commitment to the Values by: Using an assembly from the Get Set website, the Olympic and Paralympic Values were introduced with gold medals awarded to children demonstrating these. Usain Bolt provided an inspiring focus for a variety of activities and in getting children to think about healthy lifestyles. To promote running, children created lively advertising campaigns including posters and radio/TV adverts. A group were lucky enough to be taken to the Paralympic World Cup. With limited tickets available for the visit children had to use their best persuasive writing skills, explaining why they deserved to go and which Values they had demonstrated. With Seb Coe as special guest, children joined other schools in Bradford to present work they had been doing as part of Get Set, some even taking part in an athletics event complete with a real gold-medallist spectator!

21. How can you progress and develop your work on the Values? How will you celebrate in 2012? Will you continue to work with the Values after the Games? In your response to this question, assessors simply want to know what else you have planned and how you will continue your Values related work? Is the activity you have already done something you will repeat, perhaps with other year groups? This question is about legacy � how will the Values continue to enrich your whole-school community after the Games are over?In your response to this question, assessors simply want to know what else you have planned and how you will continue your Values related work? Is the activity you have already done something you will repeat, perhaps with other year groups? This question is about legacy � how will the Values continue to enrich your whole-school community after the Games are over?

22. School Council is very keen to make friends with a school close to the Olympic Park Find out more about some of the countries taking partand develop an open, inclusive outlook for children from an almost entirely mono-cultural community Create a dance based on the Values. In their application, they said � We asked the St Cleer School Council for their initial ideas, and this is what they said: � We would like to really know about the Olympics! We think it would be brilliant to get to know some children who live near the Olympic Park. We would write letters and emails and send them pictures of all the things we do here in Cornwall. We would love it if they could come and visit our school, and we would go to London to visit them. Some of us want to be better sportsmen and women and we think what the Olympic athletes do is amazing.The Get Set Network sounds like it would make our work much more interesting. Initial curriculum ideas include:� the history of the Games� studying some of the countries represented at the Games� writing and performing in the local Sterts Theatre our own musical� creating a dance featuring Olympic Values.The changes we hope being part of the Get Set Network would make to our school community include:� a more open and inclusive outlook; this is particularly important in our rural almost totally monocultural Cornish village� a change in the spirit and ethos of our school inspired by the Olympic ideals� a new openness to change and to working in creative, co-operative and open-ended ways.We have a thriving pupil School Council with representatives from every class. The Council meets weekly and, although attended by the Headteacher, it is run by the pupils for the pupils. The School Council would be a vehicle of planning, evaluation and dissemination of all activities involved in the project. In their application, they said � We asked the St Cleer School Council for their initial ideas, and this is what they said: � We would like to really know about the Olympics! We think it would be brilliant to get to know some children who live near the Olympic Park. We would write letters and emails and send them pictures of all the things we do here in Cornwall. We would love it if they could come and visit our school, and we would go to London to visit them. Some of us want to be better sportsmen and women and we think what the Olympic athletes do is amazing.The Get Set Network sounds like it would make our work much more interesting. Initial curriculum ideas include:� the history of the Games� studying some of the countries represented at the Games� writing and performing in the local Sterts Theatre our own musical� creating a dance featuring Olympic Values.The changes we hope being part of the Get Set Network would make to our school community include:� a more open and inclusive outlook; this is particularly important in our rural almost totally monocultural Cornish village� a change in the spirit and ethos of our school inspired by the Olympic ideals� a new openness to change and to working in creative, co-operative and open-ended ways.We have a thriving pupil School Council with representatives from every class. The Council meets weekly and, although attended by the Headteacher, it is run by the pupils for the pupils. The School Council would be a vehicle of planning, evaluation and dissemination of all activities involved in the project.

23. Log in to Get Set using your username and password. Go to �Your Space� Select �Join the Get Set network�. Complete the form. Press submit. Completing the application form is easy and designed not to be a time-consuming process. Your application will appear on your school blog and cannot be edited later so just check it for typos and grammar etc before you hit submit just like you would any other application form. Be sure to give full answers to all three questions (within the 200 word limit) to giver your application the best chance of success. Thousands of primary schools like yours have already done this and are reaping the rewards so don�t think about it, do it now!! Completing the application form is easy and designed not to be a time-consuming process. Your application will appear on your school blog and cannot be edited later so just check it for typos and grammar etc before you hit submit just like you would any other application form. Be sure to give full answers to all three questions (within the 200 word limit) to giver your application the best chance of success. Thousands of primary schools like yours have already done this and are reaping the rewards so don�t think about it, do it now!!

25. FAQs I think I am already part of Get Set so do I need to join the network? You may be registered with Get Set, but if you don�t have the Get Set network plaque and logo, it�s likely that you are not yet a member of the network, and you�re missing out on all the exclusive benefits. Why not raise this at the next staff meeting and find out if any of your colleagues are planning to submit an application? Stress that registering with Get Set is the first step � it is not the same thing as applying to join the network.Stress that registering with Get Set is the first step � it is not the same thing as applying to join the network.

26. I have forgotten my username and password so can�t log in to complete the form. Forgotten password: You can reset your password on the Get Set website. Go to the log in page and click on �Forgotten your password?� Forgotten username (and password): Call 01634 729 877 or email registration.education@london2012.com and ask for a reminder.

27. How long does it take to hear whether my application has been successful? If you submit your application using the online application form, you should receive an email to inform you of the outcome of your application within four weeks. If you submit your application using a paper or PDF form, it will take up to eight weeks to be assessed.

28. Once I join the Get Set network, what else can I do? Keep your blog up to date and accurate � Get Set rewards are often distributed to network members on the strength of the blog. The more you demonstrate your commitment to the Values through your blog, the more likely you are to receive rewards and opportunities.