A special educational needs sports event, designed to inspire and engage the region’s children, took place on 28^th June at Manchester’s Indoor Athletics Arena. Organised by the Manchester branch of leading UK and global education staffing specialist, Randstad Education, the event brought young people together to make new friends and enjoy the benefits of healthy lifestyle activities. The day consisted of a fun packed morning of activities, including javelin and target throw, and culminated with a presentation where participating children were awarded certificates, medals and trophies.

The sports day, held at Manchester’s famous Sportcity, accommodated wheelchair users and all ability levels. Randstad Education arranged for teams from 16 SEN schools throughout Greater Manchester to compete at the event which was specifically designed, in partnership with Sportshall Associates, to ensure everyone could take part, regardless of age or ability.

Pat Derbyshire, head teacher at Ewing School, added; “In all the years I’ve been at the school I’ve never known a group of pupils come back so excited and pleased with themselves. To see the joy and sense of achievement from this group of pupils was absolutely tremendous.”