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ISSUE 051

Upcoming YST, DHSC, DfE, DofE and more... Important Webinars/ Development Opportunities

Enrichment in Action – Practical Approaches from Schools and Trusts (YST): Tue 11th November (15:45 – 16:45) Nov (Free, Online)

Registration Link: https://youthsporttrust.my.site.com/YST_EventRedirectUpdate?id=a4ON20000028Z7V

Confirmed Speakers: Vicci Wells – YST, Redhill MAT, DofE and DfE.

Objectives: This session will focus on real-world application; what’s working, what’s scalable, and how schools are preparing for the Department for Education’s forthcoming Enrichment Framework (expected to be published shortly). Every school that registers gets two practical digital resources to take away and use............................................................................................................................................

‘Inclusive Schools, Active Girls – Workshop for Schools’ (OHID): Wed 12th (14:00 – 15:00) OR Thur 13th November (16:00 to 17:00) Nov (Free, Online)

Registration Link: REGISTRATION - Inclusive schools, Active Girls - policy, leadership and practical tools

Confirmed Speakers: Tess Howard, MBE – Olympian and Founder of inclusive Sportswear, Wendy Taylor – Youth Sport Trust, Graham Hill – Headteacher, Pilton Community College, Neil Richardson – PE, Pilton Community College.

Objectives: - Understand the barriers that prevent girls from enjoying and participating in PE and wider physical activity.

  • Recognise the impact of school policy, culture and uniform on participation, confidence and inclusivity for girls.
  • Use national data (Youth Sport Trust) and lived experiences (Tess Howard, Pilton Community College, Devon) to inform local school strategies.
  • Explore practical approaches such as inclusive sportswear, active uniform days and flexible activity choice, and how they can be embedded in school settings. Understand the tools, resources and support to embed practical approaches in own schools.
  • Identify champions/advocates in leadership roles and responsibilities to drive policy change. 

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‘Introduction to Well Schools’ (YST): Tue 18th November (15:45 – 16:45) Nov (Free, Online)
Registration Link: https://youthsporttrust.my.site.com/YST_EventRedirectUpdate?id=a4ON200000291VB

Confirmed Speakers: Ruth Mann – YST.

Objectives: This webinar will introduce the Well Schools movement, exploring the rationale for placing wellbeing at the heart of education. It will outline the Well School approach and showcase the tools and resources available to support schools and Multi-Academy Trusts in building a Well School culture – including the Well Check and Accreditation.

Primary School Teacher Training: Delivering High-Quality PE and Hockey 

Thursday 11th December 2-4pm at Stoke Damerel Community College.

This 2 hour, face to face practical workshop is designed to equip teachers and trainee teachers with the confidence and competence to deliver high-quality physical education lessons and extracurricular activities in primary schools.

Whether you're new to teaching hockey or have years of experience, this non-assessed workshop will level up your skills and ensure your lessons are fun and engaging for all students.

Workshop Objectives:

  • Understand the benefits of teaching hockey, including its gender-neutral and accessible nature.
  • Learn practical solutions for common challenges like equipment and safety.
  • Receive a 6-week plan of fun, introductory games you can use in PE or extracurricular sessions.
  • Discover how to adapt games to build broader skills such as teamwork and resilience.
  • Connect games to specific curriculum aims, ensuring every activity has a clear purpose.
  • Get tips on next steps and additional resources to continue your professional development.

Upon completion, you will receive a wide range of resources, including lesson plans and videos, to support your delivery of hockey in PE.

Please wear appropriate clothing as this is a practical workshop and you will be taking part in the activities.

BOOK HERE

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Inclusive Activity Programme training workshop 

📍 Workshop Details:

  • 🗓️ Date: Thursday, 4th December 2025
  • 📌 Venue: The Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7UE
  • 🕒 Schedule:
    • Arrival: 8:45am
    • Start: 9:00am
    • Finish: 12:00pm
  • 💷 Cost: Free

Please share this with colleagues and across your education networks. If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, I’d be happy to help — or you can contact Kelly directly at Youth Sport Trust via kelly.fellows@youthsporttrust.org

Full details and booking link: Inclusive-Activity-Programme-Training-Workshop-4th-Dec-25.pdf

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FREE Gymnastics Equipment from Marjons 

Marjons are looking to re-home some of their gymnastics equipment (see photos below).  This will need to be collected but the PSSP can help with this if needed.

If you are interested, please email a.clooke@sjhcsc.co.uk with the piece or pieces of equipment you would like.  This will be allocated between interested schools in order of interest received.

Celebrating 25 Years of Active Devon – A Letter to Movement 

This year, Active Devon is celebrating its 25th birthday, and we are marking the occasion by inviting pupils across Devon to reflect on the role that movement plays in their lives.

We know that being active supports wellbeing, confidence, social connection and learning. But every child experiences movement differently. It might be a favourite sport, playing outdoors, dancing in the living room, walking to school with a friend, or simply the joy of being able to move freely.

To celebrate this milestone year, we are inviting pupils to write A Letter to Movement.

This will encourage pupils to think about how movement makes them feel, what it has given them, and what it means in their daily lives. It might be playful, reflective, personal, serious, creative or joyful. There is no single “right” response. READ MORE

Sense Virtual Sensory Sport Programme & Staff Training

We are pleased to confirm that the Sense Virtual Sensory Sport programme is returning for the academic year 2025-2026. We will be commencing with our Sensory Football block of sessions following the October half term break.

What is the Sense Virtual Sensory Sport Programme?

The programme is designed to enable learners with PMLD and complex needs to participate in meaningful and appropriate sport and physical activity in the comfort of their own school. At Sense, we have developed five Sensory Sports in partnership with each National Governing Body: Sensory Football; Sensory Snooker; Sensory Badminton; Sensory Rounders; and Sensory Tennis. Working with our delivery partner, Just Do Sport, we will deliver 5-6 week blocks of activities relating to each of these five sports, across the academic year (see full list of dates below). Schools/colleges are welcome to drop in and out of the sessions as you wish, although we do encourage you to attend as many sessions as possible to support the outcomes and skill development of participants.

How are the sessions structured?

Each session will be delivered on screen by Jake from Just Do Sport who will demonstrate and explain each activity before providing time for learners to participate.

We encourage staff to provide active support, however, it is important to encourage participants to actively engage with the equipment and activities in a way that is meaningful and suitable for them (i.e. allow participants to experience the activities rather than have activities done to/for them). For some participants this may be a very small movement or engagement whilst for others it may be more noticeable. 

What equipment will we require?

The sessions will require a range of basic equipment such as balls, beanbags, cones and hoops. A full equipment list will be shared prior to each block of sessions, and we also encourage you to utilise adapted and sensory equipment where appropriate. You will also require access to a compatible device to access the Zoom sessions, and where possible this should be displayed on a large screen. We also love to see learners (and staff) participating so encourage use of cameras where possible and consents allow.

When do the sessions take place?

Sessions take place via Zoom on Tuesdays

School sessions will run from 9.45am - 10.25am

College sessions will run from 10.30am – 11.15am

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What are the dates of the sessions?

Sensory Football: 11th November - 16th December (6 weeks)

Sensory Snooker: 6th January - 10th February (6 weeks)

Sensory Badminton: 24th February - 24th March (5 weeks)

Sensory Rounders: 14th April - 19th May (6 weeks)

Sensory Tennis: 2nd June - 7th July  (6 weeks)

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How do we express our interest in accessing this year's programme?

To participate in the Schools programme please click here

To participate in the College programme please click here

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Sensory Sport training for staff

To support teaching and classroom based staff, we are hosting a special Introduction to Sensory Sport training workshop for the education sector, which will take place via Zoom on Thursday 13th November, 6.00pm - 8.30pm. This training is endorsed by CIMSPA and upon completion, delegates can obtain proof of 2.5 CPD points by requesting a certificate. The workshop will cover the following:

  • An introduction to complex needs
  • Why we have developed the Sensory Sport model
  • Adapting activities to suit the needs of disabled people with complex needs
  • Planning and evaluating your activities

BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE

Contact Alice Turner Alice.Miller@sense.org.uk for more information.

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