SSP NEWS & UPDATES
Spring 2 - March 2026
What a busy term it has been! Thank you all for your continued support and for the opportunities you provide for your schools.
It has been a pleasure to work with you, your staff and pupils!
We look forward to seeing you in the summer term!
Have a restful break! The SSSP Team 😀
Annual PE Conference 2026
On Friday 13th March we welcomed delegates from across Sutton and Croydon for a CPD day designed to inspire and share fresh ideas to develop physical education for all pupils.
This year's theme 'Beyond Boundaries: The Power of Open Minds in Sport' encouraged teachers to explore new approaches and consider how varied and inclusive experiences can help every child find enjoyment in movement. Across the day, delegates attended a range of practical workshops including sports specific sessions, SEND, health and well being. Huge thank you to our facilitators from: Stormbreak, England Squash, British Dodgeball, iball, Addington Valley and Skip2bfit.
We heard from two inspirational keynote speakers. Maddy Morrison shared her career journey from qualifying as an FA referee at age 14 to now working as Senior Assistant Producer at Sky Sports. She reminded delegates of the significant impact of teaching staff who “plant seeds without knowing which ones will grow”. We also heard from Alex Hill, two-time Hyrox World Champion, who spoke about resilience, determination and having an open mind to new opportunities.
Delegates had opportunities to network with colleagues from across the borough - sharing personal experiences. To everyone that attended, you are making a real difference!
Mini Healthy Heroes - Oral Health
Since launching in November 2025 we have delivered 420 children across 7 schools!
Our Mini Healthy Hero Oral Health workshop for Reception children begins with an age appropriate input to introduce the session which includes a video clip, a song and an engaging story to hook their interest. The children learn what it means to be healthy and why it is important to maintain a healthy mouth!
Then the children get busy; the focus tooth brushing activity is delivered to groups (6 max per group) and the whole cohort accesses this activity. The focus teaches the children how to brush their teeth with their own personalised toothbrush: the children learn the vertical brushing method and they get to take their own toothbrush home with them.
"It was good for me to see which children don't brush their own teeth. It was engaging and the children loved the activities." Reception Teacher, Brookfield Primary Academy.
"The children really enjoyed working with Rachael and it was lovely having a workshop that was thoughtful and relevant to EYFS and had activities that interested the children and that had been thought of with them in mind. From the dragon story, to song, cleaning the dragons teeth and then creating kebabs, the children were hooked in from the beginning." EYFS Phase Lead, Rushy Meadow
Easter bunny run
On Tuesday 24th March over 150 KS1 children gathered for our SSSP Easter Bunny Run! They hopped, skipped and jumped their way round 10 fun filled stations, learning lots of facts and testing their maths skills at the same time as being physically active!
Seven Schools joined us: Foresters, All Saints Benhilton, Wallington Primary, Brookfield, Devonshire, St Elpheges and High View.
Huge thank you to Foresters Primary School for hosting such a fun event and to their young leaders for helping the children around the course!
SGO Updates & Events
Dates for the diary:
22nd April - Y5/6 Tennis Festival (PM) - Sutton Tennis and Squash Centre
30th April - Y3 Multi-Skills Festival (PM) - Wallington Primary
15th May - Y3/4 Boys 6-aside Football Tournament (AM) - Cheam Park Farm
15th May - Y5 only 5-aside Boys Football Tournament (PM) - Cheam Park Farm
20th May - Y3/4 Tennis Festival (PM) - Sutton Tennis and Squash Centre
11th June - Y5 Dynamo Open Cricket Competition - Beddington CC
23rd June - Y6 Dynamo Open Cricket Competition - Beddington CC
24th June - Y5/6 Quad Kids - Oaks Park
26th June - Y5/6 Borough Athletics - John Fisher
15th July - Y3/4 Borough Athletics - Wilsons
School Games Organiser, Aiden Try, AidenSGO@suttonssp.co.uk
*more dates are being finalised - the calendar will be updated once confirmed.
Whats on...
Schoolchildren of all ages and abilities are invited to run, jog, walk, wheel or be guided around a two-mile course within their school setting. Complete the distance in one go or spread it over multiple days, depending on the children’s ages and abilities.
If your school does The Daily Mile, you can use this activity to count towards completing the challenge.
By signing up to National School Sports Week 2026, you’ll:
Be part of a nationwide celebration of PE, sport and play
Receive free, downloadable resources inspired by this summer of sport
Access resources designed for young leaders to deliver fun, inclusive activity
Join thousands of schools, families and organisations championing joyful movement
Have the chance to win exciting incentives to support your summer of sport.
Prizes to be won:
500 schools will win a free equipment pack to support their Summer of Sport
Schools and organisations could win an Athlete Visit to inspire young people
Families could win a £250 Sports Direct voucher
Organisations and sports clubs could win an Athlete Visit to motivate their community.
YST inclusion live 2026
Since 2022 the Youth Sport Trust has hosted a week of free online webinars to support practitioners in creating inclusive school sport opportunities for young people with SEND.
Our Services
Sutton SSP offer a wide range of workshops and activities for children including:
Leadership Training - Junior Supremos
Water Safety Assemblies and Workshops for KS1 & KS2
Mini Healthy Heroes - Oral Health - EYFS
Healthy Heroes: Physical Activity, Sleep & Mental Health (KS2 only)
Mini Medics: Basics & Life Saving First Aid for Children
Listen, Let's Grow workshops
Team building
Multi Skills
Circus Skills
Intra school competitions
Sports days
Tasters in archery & fencing
Dice - based activities
