For Schools
Sport Inclusion and Accessibility in Schools
Why Is Sport Inclusion and Accessibility Important in Schools?
That’s why Sport4All’s award-winning inclusive sports program has been designed and delivered by people with disability and lived experiences, to help you build genuinely inclusive sports programs for your school.
What Are Some Benefits of Inclusive Sports in Schools?
Your School’s Sport Inclusion Journey Is Simple.
Here’s How to Get Started
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Register and Take Our Inclusion Check-in Survey.
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Discover Our Award-Winning Inclusive Sports Training.
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Make a Difference in Your School.
Now put what you’ve learned into practice! With support of our Inclusion Coaches, develop your own Sport4All Inclusion Action Plan for your school and create a welcoming and safe place for students with disability. Your SIAP will give your school a framework of how you plan to incorporate inclusive actions across your sports program(s). The SIAP outlines the clear actions that your school will commit to annually, that supports increased participation for people with disability. Remember, even small changes can have a big impact!
We Use the Tree Model for Sports Inclusion.
The TREE model is a framework we use to help your school and teachers adapt sports and activities to suit a range of abilities. It’s a great practical tool that includes a range of suggested methods and tips to assist you in introducing more accessibility and inclusion to your school.
TREE stands for:
Teaching Style
Teaching style focuses on the way the game is communicated to the students. It’s all about making sure the instructions are delivered in a way that everyone can understand. This could include:
- Using clear and inclusive language
- Providing visual demonstrations where needed
- Checking in with students to make sure they know what they are doing
Rules
Some students may find certain rules difficult to follow or understand so adapting a game or sport by changing or simplifying the rules as needed is a great option. Other way to support students could be:
- Starting activities with a few rules that are easy to remember
- Slowly introducing rules as students start to better understand the activity
- Teaching activities in parts or at a slower pace
Equipment
Swapping out or using alternative sizes, shapes, colours, textures and/or weights of equipment can make a game or sport more accessible for students with disability.
Environment
When planning activities, it’s important to ensure whether the playing area is suitable for the mobility levels of all students.
Think about if:
- The floor allows for smooth movement of mobility aids.
- Benches or chairs are nearby for students who find standing for long periods difficult.
- The activities can be done from the floor e.g. from a sitting, kneeling, or side-lying position.
- The playing areas can be laid out to make tasks more achievable e.g. increase the size of the goals to improve the chances of scoring.
Here Are Five Things Schools Can Do Today to Make It a More Inclusive Place.
5. Get your school involved. Kickstart your school’s inclusion journey by registering to take part in Sport4All’s inclusive sports program.
Hear From Our Community.
“The Sport4All Professional Learning session seemed like it was a great success, from talking with a few team members it was a great way to look at teaching PE. A few have already started the conversation with me about how they can help their students achieve. Which is a great success!”
– Zack Bond
P.E. and Health Leader, Tarneit P-9 College
