Project AbilityCreating a step-change in PE and school sport for young people with special needs and disabilities

Kevin BartonHead 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 ProjectIpswich & 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