Updates and Events

• Applications open for Inclusion 2028
• Termly Reporting Information
• Lead Inclusion School Networking Calls 

Spotlight

• SOGB Alfriston School 

Useful resources and opportunities

• My PB Recruitment
• CPD Opportunities - Express Interest
• National School Sports Week
• Euros Resources
• Drowning Prevention Week
• Meeting the Needs of All Learners Blog

Updates and Events

Applications open for Inclusion 2028 

The recruitment window for the Lead Inclusion School role is open from Monday 9 June to Sunday 22 June. Please click here to register your interest in Inclusion 2028.

Termly Reporting 

You will receive information shortly. This term's deadline is Friday 11 July. For any queries, please email [email protected]. 

Lead Inclusion School Networking calls 

Based on your feedback, we will be continuing with the Lead Inclusion School Networking calls. This is an opportunity for you to connect with other Lead Inclusion Schools, share best practice and ask any questions! Please see below the dates and times for the next academic year. 

• Tuesday 14 October 12:00-13:00
• Tuesday 18 November 12:00-13:00
• Thursday 20 November 15:30-16:30
• Tuesday 16 December 12:00-13:00
• Thursday 18 December 15:30-16:30
• Tuesday 20 January 12:00-13:00
• Thursday 22 January 15:30-16:30
• Tuesday 24 February 12:00-13:00
• Thursday 26 February 15:30-16:30
• Tuesday 17 March 12:00-13:00
• Thursday 19 March 15:30-16:30
• Tuesday 21 April 12:00-13:00
• Thursday 23 April 15:30-16:30
• Tuesday 19 May 12:00-13:00
• Thursday 21 May 15:30-16:30
• Tuesday 16 June 12:00-13:00
• Thursday 18 June 15:30-16:30
• Tuesday 14 July 12:00-13:00
• Thursday 16 July 15:30-16:30

Spotlight

SOGB Unified Football Event – Alfriston School 

On 20th May, Maddy visited Rachel Hutchinson at Alfriston School for her SOGB Unified Football Event. The event brought together Beaconsfield High School and Alfriston School with 54 girls, including 27 students with SEND and 11 on Pupil Premium. While there was a wide range in ability, the session promoted inclusion and friendship through sport, in line with Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB) Unified principles. Rachel led an assembly at Beaconsfield School, highlighting the importance of supporting peers and having fun. Her clear messaging created a welcoming atmosphere, and students from both schools engaged positively, with Beaconsfield pupils showing great empathy and encouragement toward their Alfriston peers. Feedback from both schools was overwhelmingly positive. Teachers were impressed by how students engaged and supported each other. One student shared, “I had fun because I made new friends."

Useful Resources and Opportunities

My Personal Best Recruitment 

The My Personal Best (My PB) programme is based on integrating life skills development into PE for pupils attending Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) or Alternative Provision (AP) settings. The My PB approach connects the curriculum and daily life through physical activities, exploring the insights that they can offer each other. Through participation in the programme, school staff receive training on the approach, enabling them to access resources and create an action plan to enhance their implementation. Read more about the programme’s impact here. 

Recruitment is now open for applications – please share this link with your networks.

CPD Opportunity - Express Interest 

Within the Inclusion 2028 grant, we also have two exciting opportunities for Lead Inclusion Schools to express interest in free CPD within their county. This is for the Inclusive Physical Education course (in-person) with Activity Alliance and the School Swimming & Water Safety CPD (in person) with Swim England. Please use this link to register your interest. 

National School Sports Week

National School Sports Week is back for 2025 – and it’s a big one! This year we’re celebrating 30 years of the Youth Sport Trust with the theme 'Always Active' – encouraging schools, families and communities to get behind 60 active minutes a day for every child.  

As a Lead Inclusion School you can help us make the biggest impact yet by spreading the word to your networks, contacts and communities.  

• The big celebration week: 16–22 June 2025  
• Sign-up now  
• Access free resources 
• Fun incentives with great prizes, Athlete Mentor visits and giveaways  
• Sports Star Friday is back! Dress up, get active and have fun on Friday 20 June.

Sign up and find out more.

FREE UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 inspired resources – Belong, Support, Unite  

Inspire your pupils with our free, ready-to-use resources, designed to bring the spirit of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 into the classroom. From engaging assemblies and PSHE lessons to worksheets and fun classroom activities, these pick-up-and-go materials highlight the importance of belonging, support, and allyship - both on and off the pitch. Free resources are available for both primary and secondary schools so please share them with your schools to download and get started! Download here. 

Drowning Prevention Week 

Drowning Prevention Week (DPW) is one of the largest summer water safety campaigns across the UK and Ireland. This year it will be held 14-21 June. You can find out more information here.  

We also have our School Swimming & Water Safety resources on our website here which you can share with your networks.

Meeting the Needs of All Learners: Why Space, Staff and Confidence Matter for Pupils with SEND 

An interesting bit of insight for you! Vicci Wells, our Assistant Director of Children & Young People, has recently posted a blog on the importance of space, staff and confidence for pupils with SEND. You can read more here.