Synergy were delighted to take part in the London Youth Games Adapted Inspire Festival on Tuesday 11th November, supporting what proved to be the largest event of its kind to date. As a delivery partner, we had the privilege of delivering a full day of inclusive, high-energy dance sessions designed to help young people explore movement, creativity and confidence in a fun and supportive environment.
This year’s festival brought together 230 young people in Years 7–11 from 23 schools across 13 London boroughs, including mainstream and specialist settings. Schools that took part included Alexandra Park (Haringey), ATAM Academy (Redbridge), Beatrice Tate School, Blanche Nevile School (Haringey), Brent Knoll (Lewisham), Burntwood School (Wandsworth), Chadwell Heath Academy, Chingford Foundation School (Waltham Forest), Cumberland Community School (Newham), Dagenham Park Community School, Elm Court School, Forest Gate Community School (Newham), Friern Barnet School (Barnet), King Solomon Academy (Westminster), Oak Lodge School, Plashet School (Newham), Riverside School (Haringey), Sarah Bonnell School (Newham), Seven Kings School (Redbridge), St Angela’s Ursuline School (Newham), The Compton School (Barnet), West Lea (Enfield) and Alperton Community School (Brent).
Pupils joined us throughout the day, each bringing enthusiasm, openness and a willingness to try something new. At the heart of the Adapted Inspire Festival is a commitment to ensuring that every young person, regardless of ability, background or experience, has access to high-quality, enjoyable physical activity. Synergy is proud to support this mission. Our sessions focused not only on dance technique but also on self-expression and the simple joy of moving to music. Our teachers told us it was a wonderful opportunity for students to participate in activities that felt accessible, empowering and genuinely fun.
We were thrilled to receive incredibly positive feedback from both the London Youth Games team and participating schools. The Disability Activation Manager shared, “The feedback has been brilliant from schools and this is down to your sessions… We had 230 young people take part from 23 schools across 13 boroughs.”
Events like these highlight the importance of inclusive sports and creative arts provision across London. Synergy is proud to play our part in creating opportunities that inspire young people, build confidence and celebrate the power of dance to bring communities together.
We look forward to continuing our work with the London Youth Games and supporting even more young Londoners to get moving!