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Trainee teachers vocal in praise of Sainsbury's Inclusive PE Training

Sainsbury's Active Kids for All Inclusive PE Training provides free training and resources to support teachers and school staff to provide a high-quality PE curriculum for all young people.

Trainee teachers can also benefit from the initiative and Kath Ezzeldin, Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at St Mary’s University in London, ensures her students are well versed in inclusive teaching methods.

Since becoming a Sainsbury's Active Kids for All Inclusive PE Training tutor in January 2014, Kath imparts her knowledge on those studying under her to support them to deliver inclusively when they enter the teaching profession.

She told the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS):

“I teach undergraduate and postgraduate students, who are training to be primary school teachers, how to teach Physical Education (PE).

“Inclusive practice is a key part of good teaching in all subjects, and as part of their core PE lectures, our students are taught how to differentiate in PE to meet the individual needs of all their learners.

“Some of our students elect to have enhanced training in PE and, as part of this elective, they complete the Sainsbury's Active Kids for All Inclusive PE Training course.”

The training is designed to improve confidence, knowledge and skill in including, challenging and progressing all pupils by embedding inclusive practice in planning, delivery and assessment.

Richard Wreakes is one such pupil who, thanks to St Mary’s, has recently enjoyed Sainsbury's Active Kids for All Inclusive PE Training.

He told EFDS:

“I enjoyed the practical aspects of the course and the group work. One of the most useful aspects of the workshop was that it was a confidence-booster. I can feel a little out of my comfort zone, and I'm sure some other student teachers feel the same… the practical side of the course helped to underpin the theory.

“I feel a lot more confident teaching PE in general and if I do have a child, or children, with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) in my class in the future, I now have some strategies which I can use to ensure they get a high quality PE lesson.”

Another recent trainee, Colin Gauthier, added:

“Really, Sainsbury's Active Kids for All Inclusive PE Training should be at the heart of every PE lesson in school. Activities should always be adapted to the strengths and weaknesses of the class.

“However, the strength of the training is that it gives confidence. Sainsbury's Active Kids for All Inclusive PE Training may seem like a daunting prospect but really it's far simpler once you've been shown how the smallest change can create a fully inclusive environment.”

Described as “highly enjoyable, relevant and informative” by past participants, numerous Sainsbury’s Active Kids for All Inclusive PE Training workshops are being arranged for this academic year.

Consider it yourself, and help schools to include young disabled people within the PE curriculum.

Funding for the Sainsbury’s Active Kids for All Inclusive PE Training is only available until August 2016. To benefit from the final year of the programme and receive your free place on a workshop or to find out about hosting your own workshop, please visit the programme webpage or contact EFDS via email ak4a@efds.co.uk or call 01509 227751.