26 April 2023

Sporting Influence, which was founded more than a decade ago by David Moss, has moved its camps to Ashville College, offering a series of fun, sporting activities for Year 1 to Year 9 pupils, led by a team of highly experienced coaches – many of them qualified school PE teachers.During school holidays, the organisation will be based within Ashville School & Sports Centre, having wide-ranging use of its sports halls, swimming pool, and outdoor sports facilities, including tennis and netball courts and the all-weather hockey pitch.Initially launched in 2013 at Richard Taylor School, with an average of 25 children per session, three years later, and to accommodate a rising demand for places, Sporting Influence moved to Harrogate Ladies’ College.However, with daily numbers now as high as 120, it found the need to look for a new ‘home’. And with its sights set on growing the camps even further, it has moved to Ashville College to help it realise its ambitions.Anna Rakusen-Guy, Ashville’s Events and Lettings Manager, Ashville College, said:“We are absolutely delighted that Sporting Influence has chosen Ashville as its new home. This will see it utilising our indoor and outdoor sports facilities every school holiday, starting in just two weeks’ time.“Sporting Influence has a fantastic reputation and is very popular with parents who want their children to engage in fun, energetic activities in the school holidays.“David has chosen Ashville because we are able to accommodate their needs, come rain or shine. We see this as the start of a long and successful partnership, and I look forward to working with David and the wider team over the coming months and years.”Sporting Influence founder David Moss said:“The move to Ashville marks an exciting new chapter in our story, and the February half-term holiday can’t come soon enough for us.“Ashville offers everything that we need to grow our holiday activity camps. It has everything we want and Ashville has been tremendous in ensuring that all our needs have, and will be met.“The College is bigger than our previous ‘homes’, and as a result, more children will be able to benefit from our sessions.“From starting on a relatively small scale, we have now become the leading provider of school holiday activities in the Harrogate District, and it’s brilliant to see so many children, both boys and girls, returning year after year.”Following on from an amazing February half-term and Easter, Sporting Influence will be back at Ashville for May Half Term and the Summer Holiday, commencing on Monday, July 10 right up to Friday, August 25.Further details about Sporting Influence can be found on its website here.mg

27 March 2023

Job AdvertThis is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of PE specialists.The position would suit a: Primary School Teacher or experienced HLTAwith a passion for sport and coaching and/or a Secondary School PEspecialist with a passion to work at Primary level.Sporting Influence is a PE Teaching specialist in its twelfth year of trading working mainly in the Harrogate, Craven, York and Leeds area. We specialise in improving the standards of PE provision at Primary School level and creating innovative programmes using sport to engage pupils in cross-curricular work. We have a strong ethos of improving social skills through sport in everything we do.We have a number of different programmes that are delivered to schools and cover a wide variety of different sports. We have recently launched the Sporting Influence Community Interest Foundation which works with children in challenging circumstances through sport and we are passionate about developing and growing this part of the business. At Sporting Influence we have created an outstanding team of teachers who highlight an improved work-life balance as the main difference to working in their previous roles in schools.A key part of the role is working at our activity camps across schoolholidays.Job Title: Full-Time Teacher of Primary PE to start September 2023. Part-time hours will also be considered.Hours: Full-time hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm in term time. 8am - 4pm atHoliday Camps. Part-time hours considered.Holidays: 7 weeks holiday per year for full-time role.Wage: Dependent on teaching experience.Professional Development: The successful candidate will have theopportunity to gain further coaching awards through courses. A thorough induction period will be spent alongside lead teachers initially.We are looking to appoint a Primary PE Teacher to work in schools in the Harrogate, Ripon and North Yorkshire area and Leeds.The successful candidate will have the ability to teach PE within a Primary School environment working with class teachers and pupils in both Key Stage One and Two.Apply via email with your CV and cover letter to David Moss - sportinginfluence@gmail.comDeadline for applications: Monday 7th July 2023.We are looking for a PE Teacher who can demonstrate:● Fantastic Social skills, being able to build up positive professionalrelationships with schools and pupils.● Experience in delivering PE and Sports Coaching at Primary School age.● The ability to produce good administration skills in recording, takingphotos and collecting evidence for schools on what they have received this year.● Organised, reliable and a good communicator.● The ability to develop and inspire children through your enthusiasticapproach to all sports and activities.● Good behaviour management.● A passion for teaching.● A commitment to their own continuous professional development and the professional development of others.Candidates will need to possess the following:● Qualified Teacher Status or HLTA qualifications with at least 2 yearsexperience working within a school environment.● At least 2 National Governing Body Level 1 qualification● One National Governing Body Level 2 qualification● A Sports Graduate (desirable)● An up-to-date DBS disclosure (Essential)● Safeguarding certificate (essential)● Paediatric first aid certificate (Desirable)● Emergency First Aid Certificate (Desirable)What we can offer you:● The opportunity to work on some innovative and exciting newprogrammes across a variety of different schools.● Professional Development in a variety of areas of the PE Curriculum● Competitive salary and bonus structure● A great work-life balance in the teaching profession.Further informationThe candidate will be required to have an informal 1:1 interview and ifsuccessful will deliver a practical session to a group of primary-aged children.Job Type: Full-timeCOVID-19 precaution(s): Personal protective equipment is provided if required Social distancing guidelines in place Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in placeWork Remotely: NoJob Type: Full-timeSalary: £24,000-£26,000Schedule: Monday to FridayExperience: Teaching: 2 years (required)Licence/Certification: QTS (preferred) DBS (required)Application deadline: 07/07/2023Expected start date: September 2023

10 February 2023

💚 WOW WOW WOW 💚🏃 We started the week with no idea how far the children in Sporting Influence schools would be able to run. Not in our wildest dreams did we think we would be in 🇫🇷 Paris by Wednesday morning... We certainly didn't think we would make it to 🇦🇹 Salzburg by Friday evening. The children of 35 schools have covered an impressive 1,216.8km in 5 days! Working out at 34.7km per school. We cannot thank the schools enough for their eagerness to be involved in our challenge and also their publicity to parents who have kindly donated to the foundation. Also, a massive thanks to Your Harrogate who as always were brilliant prior to the challenge spreading the word.The main aim of the challenge was to show just how achievable things are when we come together and have a shared goal. This is transferable across all scenarios in life... #LetsConnectYes, it is #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek but lets not wait another year until we remember about children's mental health!#TogetherWeAchieve 

23 November 2022

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of PE specialists.The position would suit a Primary School Teacher or experienced HLTA with a passion for sport and coaching and/or a Secondary School PE specialist with a passion to work at Primary level.Sporting Influence are PE Teaching specialists in their twelfth year of trading, working mainly in the Harrogate, Craven, York and Leeds area. We specialise in improving the standards of PE provision at Primary School level and creating innovative programmes using sport to engage pupils in cross curricular work. We have a strong ethos of Improving Social Skills Through Sport in everything we do.We have a number of different programmes that are delivered into schools and cover a wide variety of different sports. We have recently launched the Sporting Influence Community Interest Foundation which works with children and families in challenging circumstances through sport and we are passionate about developing and growing this part of the business. At Sporting Influence we have created an outstanding team of teachers who highlight an improved work life balance as the main difference to working in their previous roles in schools.A key part of the role is working at our activity camps across schoolholidays.Job Title: Full Time Teacher of Primary PE (to start February 2023 depending on notice periods).Hours: Full time hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm in term time. 8am - 4pm atHoliday Camps. Part time hours considered.Holidays: 7 weeks holiday per year for full time role.Wage: Dependent on candidates teaching experience.Professional Development: The successful candidate will have theopportunity to gain further coaching awards through courses. A thorough induction period will be spent alongside lead teachers initially.We are looking to appoint a Primary PE Teacher to work in schools in the Harrogate, Ripon and North Yorkshire area and Leeds.The successful candidate will have the ability to teach PE within a Primary School environment working with class teachers and pupils in both Key Stage One and Two.Apply via email with your CV to David Moss –sportinginfluence@gmail.comDeadline for applications: Wednesday 7th December 2022. Interviews week commencing 12th December 2022.We are looking for a PE Teacher who can demonstrate:● Fantastic Social skills, being able to build up positive professionalrelationships with schools and pupils.● Experience of delivering PE and Sports Coaching at Primary School age.● The ability to produce good administration skills in recording, taking photos and collecting evidence for schools on what they have received this year.● Organised, reliable and a good communicator.● The ability to develop and inspire children through your enthusiastic approach to all sports and activities.● Good behaviour management.● A passion for teaching.● A commitment to their own continuous professional development and the professional development of others.Candidates will need to possess the following:● Qualified Teacher Status or HLTA qualifications with at least 2 years experience working within a school environment.● At least 2 National Governing Body Level 1 qualification● One National Governing Body Level 2 qualification● A Sports Graduate (desirable)● An up to date DBS (CBR) disclosure (Essential)● Safeguarding certificate (essential)● Paediatric first aid certificate (Desirable)● Emergency First Aid Certificate (Desirable)What we can offer you:● The opportunity to work on some innovative and exciting newprogrammes across a variety of different schools.● Professional Development in a variety of areas of the PE Curriculum● Competitive salary and bonus structure● A great work life balance in the teaching profession.Further informationThe candidate will be required to have an informal 1:1 interview and ifsuccessful deliver a practical session to a group of primary aged children.COVID-19 precaution(s):· Personal protective equipment provided if required· Social distancing guidelines in place· Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in placeWork Remotely: NoJob Type: Full-timeSalary: £85.00-£130.00 per daySchedule: Monday to FridayExperience: Teaching: 2 years (required)Licence/Certification:QTS (preferred)DBS (required)Application deadline: 7/12/2022Expected start date: February 2023

14 November 2022

Epi Phys Ed - A blog for physical educationMr Atkinson has started to put his Masters in Physical Education into a blog, wanting to share research, findings and developments about all things Physical Education. Why Epi Phys Ed?The Sporting Influence Foundation is about more than just sport and activity, it is about more than results. It is about what is above (Epi) physical education, what are the peripheral benefits of physical education?To find out more click the link below.https://epiphysed.blogspot.com/2022/11/success-vs-success-rich-vs-rich.html

5 October 2022

We held our first Ripon Cluster Competition of the year last Friday at Boroughbridge Primary School. Over 500 children attended from 9 different schools competing in age related cross country competitions. With the forecast set wet the children showed fantastic determination to not only battle the elements but also the challenging course. Thank you to all of the schools and parents that made the day possible, especially Boroughbridge Primary School for hosting the event. We can't wait for KS2 Tag Rugby, the next competition on 19th October. 

7 July 2022

We have had information from Harrogate Ladies' College which effects Week 1 of Camp. On Monday 11th & potentially Tuesday 12th, NO VEHICLES will be allowed on site at Harrogate Ladies' College. ALL CHILDREN should be dropped off at the mini bus park on Clarence Drive for early drop off, normal drop off/collection and late pick up.  PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE try to remember too pack a water bottle for your children. With the heat rising, it is really important children are able to access water throughout the day. Every child can swim all day, so please pack swim kit if you would like to swim.We are still and will continue to be a NO NUTS CAMP. Please don't pack nut products in your lunch. (May contain nuts food, is generally ok to pack). If you need to speak to a Sporting Influence member of staff on drop off please try to give us a heads up via email, prior to attending, to sportinginfluence.camps@gmail.com, then we can prepare staff to cover.If you have any other questions or want to know anything else, please contact us!

30 June 2022

The Summer Holidays are upon us and we have some information for the first couple of weeks.All drop offs and pick ups will be at Car Park 2 (Quad). The Field drop off/pick up will NOT be open until Week 3. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE try to remember too pack a water bottle for your children. With the heat rising, it is really important children are able to access water throughout the day. We are still and will continue to be a NO NUTS CAMP. Please don't pack nut products in your lunch. (May contain nuts food, is generally ok to pack). If you need to speak to a Sporting Influence member of staff on drop off please try to give us a heads up via email, prior to attending, to sportinginfluence.camps@gmail.com, then we can prepare staff to cover.If you have any other questions or want to know anything else, please contact us!

15 June 2022

We are delighted to announce that we have been successful with our application for funding to allow children to access 135 places at the Sporting Influence Activity Camp this Summer. We are working closely with nine local Primary Schools to identify children who will benefit from activity and healthy eating during the holidays. The children will access exactly the same camp as all children but will receive a healthy lunch and take part in healthy eating activities. We look forward to getting our ACTIVE SUMMER project started!Thank you to North Yorkshire Together - FEAST PROJECT, North Yorkshire County Council and the Department for Education for making this possible.

26 May 2022

Sporting Influence Foundation CIC has been busy creating local partnerships with charities, businesses and partners. We are proud to annouce partnerships with Just B, IDAS & Resurrected Bites. These partnerships will ensure that we are able to support those children in the holidays who miss out on activity, structure or maybe just some time with others. IDASResurrected BitesIt is nearly time for all of the members of The Foundation to meet and discuss current and future plans. These meetings are extremely important to ensure that The Foundation are working specifically and solely on their aims. Big thanks and congratulations to Georgia and Tom who have completed their work placement with Sporting Influence. The work placements were made possible thanks to a partnership between Leeds Trinity University and Sporting Influence Foundation. GeorgiaTomWe look forward to offering more placements to students at local Colleges and Universities.

26 May 2022

MondayWe have use of the pool for the full day. This means EVERY CHILD will have the opportunity to swim if they wish. If you would like your child to swim please pack their swim kit and towel. Goggles/swim cap are optional. As always we always have a second option if your child does not want to swim so please do not feel like they have to swim or they will miss out!Drop off/CollectionThis will be staying exactly the same as Easter. For those of you who didn't attend in Easter the process is as below:If your child is in Year 1 - Year 4, you will ALWAYS drop off & collect at Car Park 2. If your child is in Year 5 - Year 9, you will ALWAYS drop off & collect at Car Park 1.  SIBLINGS - CAR PARK 2If you have siblings that are due at both car parks, please drop off and collect at Car Park 2.EARLY DROP OFF - CAR PARK 2Early drop off is returning between 8:00am - 8:30am (£3). If you would like your child(ren) to access early drop off, you should book online, and drop your child(ren) off at Car Park 2, between the allotted times. You can add this onto your booking by clicking here.LATE PICK UP - CAR PARK 2Late pick up will continue to be between 4:00pm - 5:00pm (£6). If you would like your child(ren) to access late pick up, you should book online, and collect child(ren) at Car Park 2, between the allotted times. You can add this onto your booking by clicking here.FULL WRAP AROUND CARE - CAR PARK 2Full wrap around care, both early drop off and late pick up, is discounted (£8). Again, book this online and drop off & pick up at Car Park 2.You can add this onto your booking by clicking here.

7 April 2022

Don't forget Drop Off and Pick Up has changed.REGULAR DAYParents now have the option to drop their child off between 8:30am - 9:00am and collect their child between 3:30pm - 4:00pm.If your child is in Year 1 - Year 4, you will ALWAYS drop off & collect at Car Park 2. If your child is in Year 5 - Year 9, you will ALWAYS drop off & collect at Car Park 1.  SIBLINGS - Car Park 2If you have siblings that are due at both car parks, please drop off and collect at Car Park 2.EARLY DROP OFF - Car Park 2Early drop off is returning between 8:00am - 8:30am (£3). If you would like your child(ren) to access early drop off, you should book online, and drop your child(ren) off at Car Park 2, between the allotted times. LATE PICK UP - Car Park 2Late pick up will continue to be between 4:00pm - 5:00pm (£6). If you would like your child(ren) to access late pick up, you should book online, and collect child(ren) at Car Park 2, between the allotted times. FULL WRAP AROUND CARE - Car Park 2Full wrap around care, both early drop off and late pick up, is discounted (£8). Again, book this online and drop off & pick up at Car Park 2.

4 April 2022

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of PE specialists.The position would suit a: Primary School Teacher or experienced HLTA with a passion for sport and coaching and/ or a Secondary School PE specialist with a passion to work at Primary level.Sporting Influence is a PE Teaching specialist in its tenth year of trading working mainly in the Harrogate, Craven, York and Leeds area. We specialise in improving the standards of PE provision at Primary School level and creating innovative programmes using sport to engage pupils in cross curricular work. We have a strong ethos of Improving Social Skills through sport in everything we do.We have a number of different programmes that are delivered into schools and cover a wide variety of different sports. We have recently launched the Sporting Influence Community Interest Foundation which works with children in challenging circumstances through sport and we are passionate in developing and growing this part of the business. Sporting Influence has developed an outstanding team of teachers and coaches who cover every sport and activity that are delivered into primary schools.A key part of the role is working at our activity camps across school holidays.If you are interested in applying for this position please click below to apply.Apply here 

31 March 2022

We have a new member of the Sporting Influence team. Hello, I am new here...Meet ___________. As you can see he doesn't have a name yet and we would like you to help.For your chance to win a FREE DAY at camp all we need you to do is follow the link below and tell us your chosen name for the bear. We will be selecting the name randomly, on Friday 8th April. NAME THE BEAR HERE

24 March 2022

We want to remind you of a few things to make camp preparation easier:Nuts - We are a nut free camp - please make sure you check any food packed for your children lunch/snack. This include chocolate spreads such at Nutella!Water bottles - With the recent weather now is a good time to remind parents that your child should have a refillable water bottle with them for their time at camp. Please refrain from packing energy drinks or carbonated drinks. Suncream - We ask that all children attend camp with suncream applied. We will be able to provide suncream for children however we will not be able to apply this for children. Caps/headwear - We plan to be outside as much as possible. We advise children bring a hat or cap to shield themselves from the sun as much as possible. We of course will make sure the children are sheltering from the sun during down time and making sure they are staying hydrated throughout the day.