HAF ACCESSIBLE SPORTS PROGRAMME

fun activities that everyone can get involved with

What does HAF Look like?

Who is this open to?	8 – 16 year olds with SEND 8 – 16 year olds without SEND
What is the HAF Accessible Sports Programme?	THE ACCESSIBLE SPORTS PROGRAMME WILL INVOLVE A WIDE VARIETY OF GAMES AND ACTIVITIES SUCH AS TABLE SPORTS, BOCCIA, GOALBALL, POWERCHAIR ACTIVITIES, INCLUSIVE CYCLING AND MANY MORE FUN GAMES. THIS PROGRAMME IS UNIQUE, DUE TO ALL ACTIVITIES BEING PLANNED WITH THE FOUNDATION THAT THEY ARE INCLUSIVE FOR ALL, ENSURING THAT ALL CHILDREN HAVE ACTIVITIES THEY CAN TAKE PART IN. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FUN AND WE AIM TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD HAS THE BEST TIME POSSIBLE!! WE ALSO HAVE THE ACCESSIBLE BIKES ON SITE, INCLUDING A PLATFORM BIKE TO ALLOW WHEELCHAIR USERS TO RIDE. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE CHILDREN TO TRY SOME DIFFERENT BIKES, OR FOR SOME TO BE ABLE TO RIDE ALONG WITH PEERS. WE HAVE A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT BIKES, SO THERE WILL BE A BIKE FOR EVERYONE! WITH THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ALSO BEING INCLUSIVE WE LOOK TO HELP BREAK DOWN THE BARRIERS AND LEAVE A POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT WITH OUR PARTICIPANTS. THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CAN ENJOY A HOT NUTRITIONAL MEAL ON EACH DAY ADDING TO THEIR EXPERIENCE.
Location	Chosen Hill School Sports Hall Brookfield Road Churchdown GL3 2PL ///divisions.dust.animal
Date and Time	01/08/2023 – 25/08/2023 Tuesdays – Fridays 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Accessibility	THIS PROJECT IS SPECIFICALLY AIMED FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE SEND OR FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN WHO WOULD ENJOY TAKING PART IN A WIDE RANGE OF SPORTS ACTIVITIES. All of our games and activities are specifically designed to accomodate people of all abilities.
How we can help you	YOUR CHILD CAN BE LEFT WITH US FOR THE MORNING, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO STAY WITH THEM. ALL OF OUR STAFF HAVE UP TO DATE DBS CHECKS THERE WILL ALWAYS BE AT LEAST 1 FIRST AID TRAINED INDIVIDUAL ON SITE WE WILL HAVE OUR SAFEGUARDING OFFICER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS, WORRIES, OR REQUESTS, EMAIL KANE@GOALSBEYONDGRASS.CO.UK, OR CALL 07907113145

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Previous HAF Feedback

Summer 2022 – Parent Feedback

“His muscles struggle to pedal normally, so the adapted bikes are great for him to experience cycling at its best. There is always a smile on his face which is very heartwarming to see.”

“We really appreciate the cycling part of HAF, as he can try out different styles of bikes.”

“He had so much fun, and the staff know him so well and know his interests. His friends and siblings could also attend, which was a big plus”

Summer 2022 – Children’s Feedback

A total of 75 participants were counted
Of those 75, we had 27 different children, 19 of which came back on multiple occasions
51% of the 27 participants had a disability
72% said that they tried something new
Almost 2 Thirds said that they made new friends
78% said that they had a great day
All of the children said that they had Fun and felt Happy
71% rated their day 5/5 stars

Winter 2022 – Children’s Feedback

Best Day of My Life
I liked all of the activities that happened during the day. The food has also been yummy.
It was fun because I learned how to use the PowerChairs. It was good to meet people.
It was very good to play with different people
I enjoyed the parachute games
I loved the snowball fight
9.8/10
I liked Basketball
I liked cycling in the hall when it was raining, outside is more fun though

Winter 2022 – Parent’s Feedback

“The winter HAF is really good for our child, as she gets to see the same children that she has made friends with in the summer again just before Christmas. The adapted games allow our child to have lots of fun, and the winter themed ‘Snowball Fight’ was incredible”