As part of our whole school commitment to learning about people with disabilities we have purchased (for a termlet) a bank of 10 sports wheelchairs. All staff and children have had training on how to use them and everyone has had a go - including me - twice! We will be using these as much as possible over this term and if want to experience a go then please talk to me.
I attended the training session with Class 1 and I was absolutely blown away by the comment from Brooke W in year 1 "It's not about the wheelchairs - it's about the person in the wheelchair" - she perfectly correct and I based my assembly around her comment and we view a YouTube video about Wheelchairs on a skate park - showing what can be done with a wheelchair. Don't worry - the children will not be doing this!
Angus - a wheelchair user himself - giving us the safety talk
First go - a bit of trepidation!
Concentrating!
Getting more confident
Mrs Richardson - a bit nervous about her nails!
Playing tig!
What a fabulous experience for all children in the school. Please visit the class blogs and Mrs Chadwicks' sports blog for more pictures.
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