Bitesize learning modules to support TAs to deliver inclusive PE

An online course to support Teaching Assistants in school sports has been released on the Activity Alliance Learning Hub  and made free as part of the Inclusion 2024 programme. 

Designed to support Teaching Assistants (TAs), the course is designed to equip TAs with the confidence to create outstanding PE experiences for every pupil regardless of their abilities.  

The short interactive training modules have been written with the help of Teaching Assistants. Each element is designed to empower TAs and can be completed in just 10minutes. The three topics covered include why inclusive PE is important, your role as a TA and supporting progress through adaptations. Each is supported by a video with interviews from Teaching Assistants discussing the topic.  

Victoria Wells, Head of Sport Youth Sport Trust, said: "We are thrilled to announce the launch of new modules for Teaching Assistants in collaboration with Activity Alliance, as part of the Inclusion2024 programme funded by the Department for Education. "With just one in four disabled children saying they take part in sport at school regularly, Teaching Assistants play a vital role in supporting young people to enjoy and thrive in their PE lessons, supporting their learning and development. These short, high-impact modules are designed to empower TAs with the tools and confidence needed to ensure every young person experiences accessible, inclusive, and meaningful opportunities in physical education."  

The modules have been designed with Leeds Beckett University with funding from the Department for Education as part of Inclusion 2024. The programme is led by the Youth Sport Trust on behalf of a consortium of organisations including Activity Alliance, the British Paralympic Association, nasen and Swim England.