Inclusion

Inclusion 2020 was an exciting initiative, inspired by the 2020 Paralympic Games, funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and delivered by the Youth Sport Trust.  Its aim was to increase and improve opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to participate in school sports.

Swim England provided a range of tools and resources to help schools, lesson providers and pool operators make sure their swimming programmes are fully inclusive.  Despite the programme finishing, these should still be helpful to schools and can be found on the BSSP website.

As well as the PE and Sport Premium for primary schools, which provides funds to support schools in delivering inclusive sport, the Government provides helpful guides and policy documents for organisations that work with pupils who have SEND and/or high needs.  The SEND Code of Practice: 0-25 years also provides helpful advice.

Swim England has now launched a CPD for all staff working with pupils with additional needs during their school swimming lessons.  Please contact swimming@ahs.bucks.sch.uk for further information and to book onto this course with the Bucks School Swimming Partnership.

Useful Links

See the following website links:

• SEND School Swimming guidance documents (Swim England)
•  Inclusion Guidance (Swim England)
• Halliwick