Birmingham: School Neurodiversity & Physical Activity Training

To support the development of a lasting legacy from the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, Access Sport, with support from UK Sport and the London Marathon Foundation, are working together to deliver the ‘Beyond’ Social Impact Programme. The programme includes neurodivergence training for Sports providers in Birmingham, helping to ensure more young people are included in sport and athletics provisions within the area.

What will I get from Neurodivergence Inclusion Training?

Neurodivergence Inclusion Training is designed to increase confidence, competence, and knowledge to deliver fun and inclusive activities for all abilities and needs. The workshop explores the experiences of Neurodivergent people in a range of sporting contexts, and what we can do to ensure the best experience possible.

Within this training, there will be opportunities to share your own experiences, and hear from peers and facilitators, contributing to a broader understanding of some of the barriers faced by Neurodivergent individuals.

As part of our commitment to the European Athletics Championships legacy, Some of the training will consider the Athletic principles of ‘Run, Jump & Throw’, alongside access to resources and opportunities related to Athletics provision after the training, as well as our core Access Sport training resources.

What will I learn?

Neurodivergence Inclusion Training covers:

• An introduction to neurodiversity and neurodivergences – including Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia
• The importance of understanding neurodivergence and neurodivergent experiences in a sport and physical activity context
• Barriers and challenges neurodivergent people face within sport and physical activity settings
• What a neuro-inclusive sport environment looks like
• How you can adapt and tailor your programme and sessions to be inclusive for neurodivergent participants

Who is this Training for?

This Training is suitable for educators who deliver or support Sport and Physical Educations within the schools context . This may include PE Teachers, Learning Support Assistants, after school sports delivers or any relivent role.

What can I expect?

This Neurodivergence Inclusion Training will be run in person and will include opportunities to learn from your facilitators about real world experiences, engage in discuss with peers, and collaboratively develop ideas.

If you would like to know more about what to expect of the session please feel free to reach out directly to [email protected].

How to register

Please complete this form to confirm your registration and follow the instructions on your confirmation email to help us create the best learning experience possible.

Ticketing offer

Due to our commitment to the European Athletics Championships, we are able to offer a range of ticketing options for those that are in priority areas of need or engage with the Daily Mile intensive.

Free tickets ! - Free tickets are avalible for those schools who sign up to the Daily Mile through this link - Home | The Daily Mile.

Please note: These spaces will be cross-referenced prior to the Training, and once you have attended the Training, you will be connected to James Grinstead at London Marathon Foundation to ensure you have support and resources to implement the Daily Mile at your school.

50% Discount ( £22.50 a ticket ) - For schools in one of Sport Birmingham's school priority wards (Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath, Lozells, Castle Vale, and Alum Rock) with the code: BirminghamPriority

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