This practical session on supporting neurodivergent students in mainstream school sport and PE explores how neurodiversity impacts participation. You will gain inclusive strategies to adapt activities, improve communication, and build supportive environments. This session offers clear, actionable solutions to common challenges - helping staff create a school sport culture where every pupil, regardless of neurotype, so pupils feel valued, included, and able to succeed.

Target audience who should attend this seminar: SENCO's / Leaders, Practitioners / Support Staff / Local Authority Staff

Learning outcomes:

• Identify key aspects of neurodiversity and how they affect student participation in school sport and PE
• Recognise common barriers faced by neurodivergent pupils and understand how to reduce them through inclusive practice.
• Apply practical strategies to adapt activities, routines, and communication styles to better support neurodivergent students.
• Create a more inclusive and supportive school sport environment that celebrates individual strengths and encourages full participation.

Related policy/ guidance/ strategy: 

• The Equality Act (2010)
•  SEND Code of Practice: 0 - 25
• National Strategy for Autistic Children, Young People and Adults (2021–2026) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-strategy-for-autistic-children-young-people-and-adults-2021-to-2026/the-national-strategy-for-autistic-children-young-people-and-adults-2021-to-2026
• PINS (Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools) https://www.gov.uk/government/news/more-support-for-neurodivergent-children-in-mainstream-schools