2. Making the most of London 2012 A guide to joining the Get Set network for Special Schools

3. Get Set: A quick introduction

4. A Games for young people – We want to stage inspirational Olympic and Paralympic Games that capture the imagination of young people around the world and leave a lasting legacy.
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.
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5. Get Set – the official London 2012 Education Programme london2012
Get Set – the official London 2012 Education Programme london2012.com/getset
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. Olympic Values: Respect Friendship Excellence
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: Equality Inspiration Determination Courage
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. Free resources and great opportunities
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, teachers/practitioners 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. Get Set +
The Get Set + section of the website signposts a range of exciting projects delivered by London 2012 partners.
All the resources, competitions and activities listed here have the Values at the heart of them and are therefore ideal ways to demonstrate your commitment to the Values.
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...

10. Get Set network

11. Step 1: Register with Get Set Step 2: Join the Get Set network
There are two steps to participating with Get Set
Step 1: Register with Get Set
This gives you access to all the resources and competitions on Get Set, plus a monthly newsletter.
After talking through this slide, PLAY THE GET SET NETWORK BENEFITS FILM
Step 2: Join the Get Set network
This gives you access to exclusive benefits and the most exciting rewards.

12. Get Set network – rewards and recognition
London 2012 wants to recognise and reward your school/college 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. London 2012 Ticketshare tickets
Members of the Get Set network will receive tickets to the Games in Spring 2011.
You will also be guaranteed tickets to the Games at no cost to you, 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. The right to use the London 2012 education logo
Members of the network gain the right to use this exclusive logo on the 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.
A visible sign of your commitment to – and involvement in – the Games.

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

16. How do I join the Get Set network?
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.
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17. Why do you want to join the Get Set network?
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 your school in terms of participating in London 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. Westcroft Special School, Wolverhampton and the Get Set network
Reasons for joining:
Access to resources.
The chance to visit the Olympic Park, or have visits from athletes.
Contribute to an educational legacy through partnership working, and encouraging others to join the network too.
In their application, they said:
Westcroft would love to be part of the Get Set network. As a special school for children 5-19 years we have a unique opportunity to inspire students and staff to become part of the London 2012 Games and influence whole school learning. The resources available on the website will support the development of our curriculum leading up to 2012 and will allow us to stage assemblies and one day whole school events based on the Olympics and Paralympics and their values. We would also relish the opportunity to have the chance to visit the Olympic Park in London or be visited by an Olympian past/present as this will inspire both staff and students. As a Sports College and hub school for the Westcroft SSP we want to spread the legacy of the Games across partner and partnership schools and have begun work on doing so. Being a network school and encouraging and supporting others to do so is one of our major aims.

19. What have you done to demonstrate a commitment to the Values?
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 the 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 your 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. Gosberton House Special School, Lincolnshire and the Values
Using the inspiration of the Games to build on the school ethos about living and working together successfully.
Assemblies to promote the Values.
Reinforce self-esteem and celebrate success.
In their application, Gosberton House Special School said they have demonstrated a commitment to the Values in the following ways:
The main ethos of our school is about living together and working together. As a special school the promotion of how we prepare the children for future is paramount. We are always looking for ‘real’ opportunities to use to reinforce quality behaviour and values.
To this end, we are delivering a number of assemblies in the school about Olympic and Paralympic Values. However, we see this as not merely a one off, but something that will filter across the school throughout the curriculum, in playground and out of school.

21. What do you plan to do in the future?
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?

22. Victoria Education Centre in Poole’s
future plans
Young disabled leaders to deliver Values learning to mainstream primary schools and the local community.
Publish students’ achievements on the Get Set blog.
Link the Values to existing enrichment programmes.
In their application, the Victoria Education Centre shared the following future plans:
We will ensure all students know, understand, believe in and demonstrate the values of the Olympics and Paralympics by linking our enrichment programmes and celebration assemblies to the values. Additionally, teachers will work with students to ensure their curriculum is enhanced by using the Get Set programme resources and that all students are involved in recording and publishing their achievements through blogs and case studies. Young disabled sports leaders will also play a key part in delivering the Values to main stream partner school children and wider community groups. We are also excited about our new International Inspiration project and are looking forward to building this action plan with London 2012 as a key focus area.

23. Completing the application form
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 give your application the best chance of success.
Hundreds of special schools like yours have already done this and are reaping the rewards so don’t think about it, do it now!!

24. FAQs

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 for Get Set is the first step and is not the same thing as applying to join the network.

26. FAQs
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 or and ask for a reminder.

27. FAQs
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 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. FAQs 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.