The primary aim of the project was to offer a Mini Disability Inclusion Training workshop to primary schools on Anglesey. Mini-DIT is a creative inclusive learning programme for primary school pupils aimed at Key Stage 2 pupils, it was created by Disability Sport Wales in order to raise the awareness of disability sport, and to demonstrate how disabled friends can be included in the activities pupils take part in during and outside of school. This project targeted year 5 pupils across all 5 catchment areas on Anglesey.
The training includes a session on the perceptions of disabled people in sport, what terminology is correct and appropriate, and what adaptations can be made to improve inclusion. Mini DIT links to the Sport Wales Physical Literacy programme, which states that everyone should have a catalogue of skills, along with confidence and motivation, when it comes to taking part in sport and physical activity. The training aims to support inclusion through the delivery of the following outcomes;
1. Learn more about what disabled children, young people and adults can do
2. Learn how to include your friends in all your PE and play activities.
Young Ambassadors from Cardiff Met University and Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni facilitated the training session at a total of 16 primary schools across Anglesey, with 417 key stage 2 pupils attending.
Year 5 pupil, Ysgol Y Graig, Llangefni
Mr Owain Williams, Year 5 Teacher, Ysgol Y Graig, Llangefni