Inclusive primary p.e. Working towards good practical and theoretical practise

What to expect today An overview of Mossbrook School and our approach to physical education Defining what inclusive physical education is What barriers impact on our strive for inclusive physical education How can we reduce the impact these barriers has on our children engaging with physical education Practical examples of how to ensure our physical education curriculum and lessons are inclusive to all

An overview of Mossbrook School Primary special needs school 84 children currently on role, between the ages of 5-11 Catering for all special needs children, with our children being autistic, down syndrome, behavioural or MLD in nature Vast array of resources are used in and outside of school, such as sensory rooms, outdoor learning areas, access to speech and language and residential accommodation Possessing a dedicated, knowledgeable and passionate staff base

Our School Purpose and Vision To teach our children to: - Communicate Develop social skills Have skills for life Make healthy choices Be open to learning For Mossbrook School to be: - At the forefront of special needs provision Where ever child exceeds expectations Staff have insightful knowledge of every child to ensure the highest level of well being To have a confident and skilled staff who tailor the curriculum to the children To provide new opportunities and new horizons

Our approach to physical education To offer our children an inclusive, diverse, varied and child centred curriculum To upskill all of our children from their current physical starting point To allow our children to enjoy and look forward to being physically active in a variety of ways, through P.E. lessons, play times and outdoor learning To offer the opportunity for our children to compete competitively, through inter and intra school competitions or personal target setting

What physical education options do we offer our children A weekly overview of our physical education provisions: - Foundation and KS1 children swim once a week KS2 children swim once a year at Graves Leisure Centre for a 12 week block Year 5 children attend weekly horse riding lessons on rotation Every class has a weekly physical education lesson KS2 children attend a weekly Wednesday clubs slot delivered by LINKS (professional, qualified coaches) Weekly ball pool and sensory play slots for each class Small group yoga lessons

What physical activities are open to our children Horse Riding Swimming Yoga Fencing Snooker Gymnastics Athletics Movement Development Ball Skill Development iMoves Dance Team and Playground Games Taekwondo Table cricket Literacy books inspiring physical education lessons

What physical activity sessions have our children attended Ice skating Curling Bumper cars on ice Panthalon event Boccia tournaments Curling tournaments Bike riding skill development Movefest (Dance competition) Sports leadership training Snooker Competitions Cricket competitions Kielder competition Inter and intra school competition events (boccia, curling and cricket)

What is inclusive physical education?

Inclusive physical education is: - Ensuring a child can participate is any lesson planned and delivered Modifying the skills, equipment and/or space to ensure each child can participate to their full potential Is setting personal and differentiated learning objectives to ensure ever child is included, develops and progresses from their current ability level Providing an environment and setting where children feel comfortable to challenge themselves, make mistakes and progress

What barriers impact on inclsuive p.e. Subject knowledge and confidence The space and equipment available The child’s physical starting point The child’s perception of physical education The physical education curriculum in place at a school The performance expectations placed on a child Previous experience of participating in sports or physical education lessons

What barriers are presented with the SEN setting ? The physical restrictions of the child, such as: - Autistic children: - suffer postural issues, reduced neural signalling, reduced motor functioning and coordination Down syndrome children: - struggle with balance, coordination, have reduced muscle tone and strength, lower aerobic capability, struggle with proprioceptive ability

So, what can we do to overcome these barriers? To understand the positive impact being physically active can have on our children, physically, educationally and socially Learn to adopt a confident and positive attitude to teaching physical education Utilise physical education in smaller segments throughout the school day To better understand how we can adapt, differentiate and alter physical education lessons and experiences for our children Promote local sports clubs and activities to our children and utilise other experienced professionals To design, plan and implement a curriculum that we understand, have confidence in and allow the children the opportunity to succeed

Inclusive physical education Personal knowledge of the subject Ourselves The child Knowledge of the children

Any feedback on today’s training would be really appreciated, so we can tweak, change and alter anything as needed. If you have any questions, queries or want to know any more then please contact Richard Heggarty at: - richardheggarty@mossbrook.sheffield.sch.uk