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Inclusion support for teachers and SENCOs
A new resource has been launched by Scope and the Department for Education (DfE) to help schools include children with SEN and impairments in mainstream classrooms.
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Deloitte Parasport calls for clubs to celebrate National Paralympic Day
The BPA and its grass-roots club signposting tool Deloitte Parasport today called on local disability sports clubs and organisations registered on the website to join the celebrations for the UK’s first ever National Paralympic Day
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EFDS responds to The House of Lords Select Committee
EFDS was pleased to submit formal evidence to the House of Lords Committee on the Olympic and Paralympic Legacy.
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Deaflympics 2013: GB win five medals in Sofia
Great Britain enjoyed a late surge to claim five medals at the 2013 Deaflympics in Sofia.
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World Dwarf Games begin in Michigan
The World Dwarf Games takes place from 3-10 August in Michigan, USA. Britain has sent a team of athletes to take part in various events.
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Grassroots sport makes £11.8 billion contribution to the economy
Sport’s contribution to the English economy was today revealed to be £20.3 billion a year[i], with grassroots sport responsible for well over half of this total.
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Boccia England achieves National Governing Body status
Boccia England is delighted to announce its official recognition as the National Governing Body for boccia in England.
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Tennis Foundation launches Disability Tennis Road Show
The Tennis Foundation has launched the inaugural Disability Tennis Road Show, which will be visiting seven venues across Great Britain in September to inspire more people to play tennis one year on from the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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National Paralympic Day celebration in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Top disabled athletes and performers will return to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for an exciting celebration of sport and culture to mark National Paralympic Day - Saturday 7 September.
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Disabled pupils spend time away from classmates and teachers
Pupils with the most acute special educational needs (SEN) spend over a quarter of their week away from their class, teacher and peers, according to new research from the Institute of Education (IOE) and funded by the Nuffield Foundation.
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Playground to Podium successes in team selections
A Playground to Podium (P2P) athlete has been selected to run for ParalympicsGB at the Anniversary Games this weekend.
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One year on: You don’t have to be good at sport and exercise to enjoy it
The English Federation of Disability Sport reflects one year on from the London 2012 Games.