Neurodiversity in PE and school sport - Creating inclusive experiences

Making PE and school sport accessible and engaging for neurodivergent students, featuring insights from the ADHD Foundation.

Resources:

• Visit the ADHD website for more information
• Download the promoting inclusion for neurodiverse young people guidance

The Paralympics legacy - Embedding inclusive values in school sport

Continuing the momentum of the Paralympic Games and Team GB's Equal Play campaign to promote inclusivity in school sports, with insights from a Paralympic athlete and some inspiring young people.

Resources:

• Watch the recording of the session
• The session is also available to watch with British sign language
• Watch the Equal Play documentary, available on Channel 4

Physical activity for progress - Improving attendance and behaviour

How Youth Sport Trust’s My Personal Best for Alternative Provision Programme is driving positive change in attendance and behaviour through physical activity.

Resources:

• Watch the recording of the session
• The session is also available to watch with British sign language
• Find out more about My Personal Best for Alternative Provision on our website
• Purchase My Personal Best resources

Networking opportunities:

In response to research conducted by Leeds Beckett University and Loughborough University we share a half termly newsletter focusing on Alternative Provision.

We also launched our termly virtual networking sessions in December to share opportunities and best practice. We hope this will be an exciting and informative venture for you to connect with other practitioners from across the alternative provision space.

Upcoming sessions:

• 02 April 2025 - What is the school games mark? How does this look in an alternative provision setting.
• 02 July 2025 - Planning ahead for the next academic year. How are you going to put PE, Sport and Play at the heart of your school? 

If you would like to join the calls or receive the newsletter please contact Katie Phillips.

A practitioner’s guide to inclusive physical activity - Resources and recommendations

A comprehensive guide to key resources and training for delivering inclusive physical activity, with expert contributions from The FA, Activity Alliance, Swim England, and Youth Sport Trust's Lead Inclusion School Network.

Resources:

• Watch the recording of the session
• The session is also available to watch with British sign language
• Find out more about school swimming and water safety on our website
• View the SEND Shooting Stars resource on the Girls' Football in Schools website
• View the SEND Shooting Stars festival resource on the School Games website
• Take the Project B1 - access training module, available on the UK Coaching website
• Register on the Inclusive Education Hub
• Take the Inclusive PE module on the Activity Alliance website, use the code 'Inclusion2024' to access the course for free
• View the All About Autism e-learning available on our website
• Access the TOP Sportsability resources on our website, use the code 'YSTINCLUSION54' to access the resources
• See guidance from the National Disability Sport Organisations in the SEND Inclusion toolkit
• Download the promoting inclusion for neurodiverse young people guidance
• Access the Youth Voice resources available on our website

Featuring Professor Brett Smith and an interactive session demonstrating how to create activities, focusing on strength and balance to meet the UK Chief Medical Officers' guidelines for young people with SEND.

Resources:

• Watch the recording of the session
• The session is also available to watch with British sign language
• Read the CMO guidelines for physical activity for disabled children and disabled young people
• Read our blog entitled 'Stronger Together', available on our website
• Access the Youth Voice resources available on our website