Organisations, local authorities, clubs, schools & individuals in Grampian are keener than ever to be inclusive, which has been demonstrated in a recent surge in requests for informal and formal training opportunities.
In the period May to October, there were a total of 10 CPD opportunities offered, which included informal inclusion sessions for school teachers and pupil support assistants, practical training for senior pupils completing their Sports Leaders Award, Primary Education students and Sports Coaching students, UK Disability Inclusion Training workshops which were opened up to a range of clubs, organisations and individuals, and a youth boccia leader workshop aimed at equipping primary-aged pupils with the skills to run peer-led boccia sessions.
We’re looking forward to hosting a further Disability Inclusion Training workshop and 3 Boccia Leaders workshops in Grampian over the final 2 months of the year, and are excited to see the Grampian Active Schools Coordinators pass on their skills to teaching staff & pupils in an effort to grow the sport of boccia in mainstream schools throughout the region.
Watch this space for more inclusive opportunities coming to Grampian in 2020!
If you, or anyone you know, lives with a physical, sensory or learning disability in Grampian & is interested in getting involved in sport, please get in touch with Alison on alison.shaw@scottishdisabilitysport.com or 07828 744 848.