Charity Awards 2016: Sharing experiences of Sainsbury’s Inclusive PE
The Charity Awards is the Civil Society Media's annual awards programme held to identify, recognise and rewards those organisations doing exceptional work in all areas of charitable activity.
And the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is delighted to announce that Sainsbury's Active Kids for All Inclusive PE Training has been nominated alongside two other programmes in the Disability category.
The training is an exciting opportunity for teachers and support staff to participate in free training and resources to learn to provide a high-quality PE curriculum for all young people.
Here, EFDS hears from people who have experience of the training and why they think you too might benefit:
Colin, trainee teacher, St Mary’s University London
“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.”
PE teacher, Enniskillen Integrated Primary School, Northern Ireland
“I really enjoyed the practical training – it’s given me great ideas to include all children in all activities. A brilliant way to adapt PE lessons.”
Dr Kyriaki “Kiki” Makopoulou, University of Birmingham
“I monitor the quality of the delivery of the Sainsbury’s Active Kids for All Inclusive PE programme – I collect a lot of evidence about how tutors are doing, what the content of their workshops is and so on – we want to ensure it is of a high quality.
“For most teachers who attend Sainsbury’s Inclusive PE, it’s very clear why they are there – they have a passion for inclusion. They have very clear questions that they want answering, or else things aren’t currently happening at their school as they would want them to.
“The workshop, then, has arrived at a very timely time. They can get some practical information on how to be inclusive in practice.”
Anne Saunders, teacher, Kings Road Primary in Rosyth, Scotland
“At primary school one of the main aspects of PE is getting the children to work together as a team, so making everybody feel included is crucial. On the course I was introduced to Boccia, usually played by wheelchair users. I’ve started teaching this to my class and it’s fantastic because all the children can get involved. It’s great the children have had this exposure to a new sport and hopefully this will spark a lasting interest in being active.”
Niamh Reilly, Inclusion Programme Officer at Youth Sport Trust
“We want to eliminate barriers for young disabled people wishing to participate in sport and make it accessible for them, be that taking part, mentoring or leading.
“Historically, many young disabled people attending mainstream schools are not given the chance to participate in meaningful PE lessons, but Sainsbury’s Inclusive PE Training has trained hundreds of school staff members throughout the UK to ensure that every child can engage in inclusive PE lessons alongside their peers.
“Any teacher that feels they need support in this area can sign up for free.”
