Our CEO Mark Vickers MBE (centre) was proud to collect the award for ‘Outstanding Inclusive Practice’ on behalf of all Olive Academies at the prestigious Youth Sport Trust Awards 2022 in Coventry on 2 March.
The award recognises the significant range of activities provided across our academies designed to engage our students and build their social, emotional, mental and physical skills – including the use of outdoor and indoor gyms and activities including climbing, mountain biking, raft building, boxing and paddle-boarding.
One of our partners, Cambridge United Football Club, uses football to engage our students at Olive AP Academy – Cambridge. Each session aims to increase their confidence, courage, leadership and organisational skills and motivate them to attend school. Findings in the mid-season review were that 87% of participants feel the programme is having a positive impact on their physical wellbeing, and 88% on their mental wellbeing.
The award is also testament to our staff for their leadership and commitment to giving our young people the best opportunities possible.
