Lead Inclusion County Update Term 1 2022
Inclusive Health Check
Now is a great time to complete the all new Inclusive health check found on your School Games dashboard. Updated for 2022-23, this self audit tool covers diversity, equality and SEND to check and challenge your current practice and opportunities for all young people.
Why not capitalise and use it as part of your PE, school sport and physical activity action planning for this academic year and as a tool to inform and improve practice whilst prompting further discussions with your staff team.
Access it by logging in to Your School Games - Your School Games
National Knowledge Platform
We know that a positive experience in PE and school sport is essential to shape every child’s life-long participation. It can affect how we feel about being active for the rest of our lives.
Data suggests not all young disabled people (often referred to in education settings as special educational needs or disabilities - SEND) are fully included in PE.
Sometimes finding the best resources and support to improve your inclusive practice can be a challenge. So, we want to help you to access the most relevant information.
You can access the very latest in research, insight and resources through our friends at Activtiy Alliance. In collaboration with the Youth Sport Trust, this is a great place to find information to make your practice fully inclusive.
Inclusion 2024 Inclusive PE hub (activityalliance.org.uk)
Start by registering (for free) and completing your Inclusive PE Self Assessment. Upon completion, you will have tailored access to further support and guidance.
Top Sportsability
TOP Sportsability is an online resource for schools and offers practical advice to teachers, learning support staff, and other sports practitioners. It consists of video clips and downloadable content showing ideas and strategies to support the inclusion of young disabled people in physical activity and is divided into five areas.
To access these resources, please contact your County Lead Inclusion person, Paul Ryan, at [email protected] to receive your authorisation code before visiting TOP Sportsability - Youth Sport Trust
Sensory Football
Without the right approach, taking part in sport can sometimes be a passive experience for people with complex disabilities. Sensory Football reimagines the way football is delivered, allowing people with complex disabilities to actively participate in a meaningful way, which allows them to gain all the same benefits of football as anyone else.
By working on adapting football activities and focusing on each participant’s individual outcomes, we can ensure football is person-centered and meaningful for everyone.
You can find videos, resources and information on their website. You can also book free training workshops using the links below:
- Wednesday 07 December – 6:30-7:30pm -Introduction to Sensory Football - CPD workshop for professionals
- Thursday 08 December – 10-11am -Introduction to Sensory Football - CPD workshop for professionals
Sense Active
Sense Active is part of the national disability charity, Sense. The Sense Active team is currently funded by Sport England to help get more disabled people active through their “Sense Active Together” project.
The Sense Active team can provide resources, training and, in some instances, help identify and pay for instructors to deliver sessions. Sense Active has developed a wide range of programmes to help support learners with complex needs such as Sensory Football, Sensory Tennis and Sensory Walks.
Sense has a number of regional coordinators you can get in touch with:
- Midlands:Callan Barber
Supporting ADHD in Golf Development
A free webinar for coaches, parents, carers, teachers and anyone interested in exploring how we can support children and young people with ADHD playing golf – 07 December 7-8:30pm.
