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Project Ability Creating a step-change in PE and school sport for young people with special needs and disabilities. Kevin Barton Head of SEND, Youth Sport Trust. “. The establishment a national network of 50 lead schools who have established expertise in engaging young disabled people.
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Project Ability Creating a step-change in PE and school sport for young people with special needs and disabilities
Kevin Barton Head of SEND, Youth Sport Trust
“ The establishment a national network of 50 lead schools who have established expertise in engaging young disabled people. Jeremy Hunt Secretary of State, DCMS
Project Ability • Participation in regular competitive activity • Develop meaningful competitive opportunities • Raise confidence levels • Change perceptions and enhance understanding • Provide inclusive opportunities to compete alongside non-disabled athletes.
Project Ability • Inclusive, adapted & specific impairment formats • Training for all SGO’s in disability awareness and the planning & delivery of inclusive competitions • Equipping all schools to increase participation through TOP Sportsability • The inclusion of disability events within L3 county events • Aspirational Paralympic events within the L4 National Competition
Project Ability Schools • Delivering bespoke YST developed training and & provide local advice and guidance to SGOs • Driving the establishment and implementation of more local competitive opportunities for young people • Sustaining young people’s participation beyond their involvement in competition through the development of school club activities
The Discovery Project Ipswich & South Suffolk Project Ability Site
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Discovery - What does it entail? • A weekly club for all and any young people operating within mainstream school setting • Schools target particular young people • Increasing numbers of schools • A gateway to other school & community activities
Discovery - What does it entail? • Festivals, tournaments, celebrations • Linked to P2P and CAAD • Inclusion, integration, adaptability • Student ownership & leadership
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Discovery - What can we learn? • A strong ‘school sports partnership’ model • Maintained & developed close links with CSP • developed a network with other providers - voluntary sector, private sector, clubs, schools, LA
Discovery - What can we learn? • Focused on engaging young people • Inclusion & integration at the heart • Demonstrable impact on attainment, engagement, self esteem, perception • Impact on health & well being
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“ This innovative and award winning project has been a tremendous success for Ipswich. It has helped to motivate young people and build a sporting legacy for all, regardless of interest, ability or background Councillor Jane Chambers Mayor of Ipswich