Inspiration station

Check out our resources for some inspiration from past BiG Community Challenge teams and some of Sheffield’s brilliant organisations!

Inspirational case studies

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Bents Green School

Through a vote of democracy within their team, the students from Bents Green decided to create a mindfulness garden in the school grounds to support emotional wellbeing.

Read the Bents Green School case study
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Forge Valley School

Team LGBee's from Forge Valley School distributed badges to raise awareness around the use of pronouns in school, aimed at targeting the LGBTQ+ community to create social impact.

Read the Forge Valley School case study
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Seven Hills School

Team 2FA from Seven Hills School decided to raise funds to help the school in their aim of becoming a Makaton signing school. To do this they planned and took part in a sing and sign sponsored walk around Norfolk Park.

Read the Seven Hills School case study
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Sheaf Training

The Super Six Explorers team at Sheaf Training decided through a number of group discussions, and consultation with their peers, to create a wellbeing garden for use by students and staff.

Read the Sheaf Training case study

Useful links

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#iwill Movement

#iwill is a movement comprised of over 1000 organisations and 700 young #iwill Ambassadors & Champions from across the UK. They are united by a shared belief that all children and young people should be supported and empowered to make a positive difference on the issues that affect their lives, their communities, and broader society.

Visit the iWill website
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Youth Social Action toolkit

At-a-glance examples of a wide range of different youth social action activities that you could get involved in and how it can link to different curriculum areas and help you achieve the Gatsby Benchmarks.

View the Youth Social Action toolkit

Videos

Thanks to our contributors:

  • Cavendish Cancer Care
  • Roundabout
  • Sheffield United Community Foundation (SUCF)