SEND & Inclusion

Every child. Every ability. Every opportunity.

At Gloucester School Sport Network (GSSN), we believe every child deserves the opportunity to experience the benefits of PE, sport and physical activity, regardless of their needs, abilities or challenges.

Our SEND and inclusion programme combines specialist curriculum support in schools, SEND-specific training for teachers and inclusive sporting events. Working with schools and specialist partners, we aim to remove barriers, build confidence and help every child find their place in sport.

Specialist SEND curriculum support

Supporting pupils. Empowering schools. Improving access to PE.

Our highly skilled team of specialist teachers delivers high-quality curriculum support sessions in schools, helping pupils with SEND access PE, develop physical skills and experience success.

We work with schools to support meaningful participation, recognising individual needs and identifying practical ways to make PE accessible, engaging and appropriately challenging.

SEND and inclusive PE training - Helping teachers include every child in mainstream PE.

We provide SEND-specific training to help teachers and school staff develop the confidence, knowledge and practical skills to include pupils with additional needs in mainstream PE lessons.

Our training explores ways to adapt activities, modify equipment, differentiate tasks and remove barriers to participation, helping schools embed inclusive practice into everyday PE.

Our aim is to ensure that pupils with SEND are not simply present in PE lessons, but genuinely included in the learning, enjoyment and achievement.

Our SEND sporting events

Alongside our school-based support and training, GSSN delivers a programme of SEND sporting festivals and competitions, giving pupils opportunities to try new activities, represent their schools and celebrate their achievements.

 

 

  1. SEND Festival of Sport

A celebration of inclusive sport, offering pupils opportunities to try different activities, develop skills and enjoy being active alongside their peers.

 

  1. SEND KS2 Table Cricket

In association with Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation

An adapted version of cricket that encourages Key Stage 2 pupils to develop batting, bowling, tactical thinking and teamwork in an inclusive competitive environment.

 

  1. SEND Panathlon Athletics Festival

In partnership with the Panathlon Foundation

An inclusive athletics festival where pupils can develop their skills, challenge themselves and experience the excitement of representing their schools.

 

  1. SEND Panathlon Challenge

In partnership with the Panathlon Foundation

A multi-sport event providing opportunities for pupils with different abilities to try adapted activities, develop teamwork and enjoy friendly competition.

 

 

  1. SEND Panathlon Ten-Pin Bowling

In partnership with the Panathlon Foundation

An engaging bowling competition where pupils can represent their schools, develop confidence and celebrate participation and achievement.

 

  1. SEND Panathlon Swimming Gala

In partnership with the Panathlon Foundation

A swimming competition that promotes participation, confidence and teamwork, with the opportunity for pupils to represent Gloucester at the National Finals in London.

 

     

    1. SEND Golf Festival

    In partnership with Hartpury Golf and The Golf Foundation

    An opportunity for pupils to discover golf, develop new skills and experience an inclusive sport they might not otherwise have the chance to try.

     

    Inclusion beyond SEND

    1. EAL & Low-Confidence Orienteering Festival at Robinswood Hill

    Our orienteering festival supports pupils learning English as an additional language (EAL) and those who lack confidence in traditional sporting environments. Through outdoor navigation, teamwork and problem-solving, pupils can build confidence, develop communication skills and enjoy being active in a supportive setting.

    Working together to make sport inclusive

    Through our specialist teaching team, school-based support, teacher training and partnerships with organisations including the Panathlon Foundation, Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation, Hartpury Golf and The Golf Foundation, we are creating more opportunities for children to participate in sport.

    We believe inclusion should be part of everyday school life, as well as something celebrated through special events.

    Would your school like to get involved?

    Contact GSSN to find out more about our SEND curriculum support, inclusive PE training and sporting events.

    Every child. Every ability. Every opportunity.

    Gloucester School Sport Network — helping every child find their place in sport.