Hundreds of teachers and leaders across the education and sport sector have celebrated the efforts of young people, schools and individuals over the course of the last 18 months as the Youth Sport Trust’s annual conference in Coventry begins today.

These PE resources are designed support in-school and remote learning for children and young people at a secondary school level. They include physical activity, sport and wellbeing based activities.

As part of the Inclusion 2024 programme, the Youth Sport Trust have been working with Swim England to create water safety training designed specifically for people working with pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities.

At the Youth Sport Trust, we believe that every young person should have the opportunity to experience the joy of play, PE, and sport - free from unnecessary barriers. That’s why we are proud to support the Inclusive Sportswear Charter as an expert partner and lead for the Schools Guidance.

Children’s charity the Youth Sport Trust wants to support more young people to ‘Bend it like Bale’, ‘shoot like super Jack’ and ‘back-heel like Russo’ in a drive to reduce sedentary behaviour this winter and get more families up and active whilst enjoying the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Youth Sport Trust Inclusion Programme Officer, Rebecca Tyers, looks back on her experience at her first inclusive sport festival and the benefits of these events for students, educators and families alike.

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A charity campaign to unite people through sport and help young people missing out on school sport days reached more than two million people last week.

Inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to understanding, acceptance and friendship, breaking down the barriers that exist for people with intellectual disabilities. This research was conducted in collaboration with Free Thought Research.

Through Inclusion 2024, young people like Kody are able to access higher quality physical education and school sport opportunities which are inclusive by design. These opportunities support young people to develop lifelong skills whilst creating a positive relationship with physical activity - leading to happier, healthier lives.

"I have been involved for two years as a Sports Leader at my school which involves supporting children at sports festivals in the area. It’s great helping them try out new sports like archery, goalball and judo."