The Youth Sport Trust are pleased to announce the release of the School Games SEND Inclusion Toolkit. It has been designed to raise awareness of the importance of inclusion within sport and physical activity through education of each Special Educational Need and/or Disability (SEND). The toolkit provides top tips on how to provide impairment-specific support and includes signposting to opportunities to upskill knowledge further. This new resource will support both School Games Organisers as well as educational practitioners seeking continual professional development in inclusive school sport practice.

This new SEND Inclusion Toolkit has been developed in partnership with the seven National Disability Sport Organisations (NDSOs):

• British Blind Sport
• CP Sport
• UK Deaf Sport
• Dwarf Sports Association
• WheelPower
• LimbPower
• Special Olympics Great Britain

The toolkit is organised by impairment with Key Facts, Top Tips and where to go for more information included in each chapter.

Kelly Gates, Inclusion Manager at Youth Sport Trust said:

“It has been a privilege to collaborate with the National Disability Sport Organisations to create this inclusion toolkit which not only raises awareness of the importance of inclusive practice, but also connects our School Games Organisers and partner organisations with the expertise and CPD opportunities that the NDSOs have to offer. I’m excited to witness this partnership grow over the academic year.”

Jen Basford from CP Sport added:

“CP Sport are very excited to be working with Youth Sport Trust to combat inequality in PE and School Sport. We hope this toolkit provides an understanding of where to gain further knowledge on becoming more inclusive, as well as providing some basic considerations for children with cerebral palsy. Please do get in touch for further support and training.”

Chris Smith at Special Olympics GB said:

“This resource is crucial in bringing Special Olympics GB closer to the School Games, enabling more young people with learning or intellectual disabilities to participate. This will raise awareness of the important role we play in driving positive change and creating stronger connections between School Games Organisers and our clubs and competitions.”