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Project Ability Creating a step-change in PE and school sport for young people with special needs and disabilities
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Kevin Barton Head of SEND, Youth Sport Trust
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“ The establishment a national network of 50 lead schools who have established expertise in engaging young disabled people. Jeremy Hunt Secretary of State, DCMS
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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