Virtual Panathlon

Panathlon’s Virtual Programme is a series of ideas designed to facilitate competitive sport for SEND pupils on school premises, led by staff using existing school equipment. Our Virtual Programme began…

16 September 2022

At-Home Challenges

Panathlon has a series of multi-skills challenges for students to do in their homes and gardens in order to stay active and engaged during Covid-19 lockdowns and school holidays. Using…

05 January 2021

Impairment-specific

As well as our ‘pan-disability’ competitions, Panathlon provides programmes that are specifically designed for those with particular impairments. These events not only provide a completely ‘level playing field’ for the…

18 November 2020

Ten-pin bowling

We stage pan-disability ten-pin bowling competitions, as well as specific events for deaf children, blind or visually impaired students, pupils with learning difficulties and those with physical disabilities. We began…

18 November 2020

Boccia

One of the original Panathlon sports dating back to 1999, boccia still features strongly in the Panathlon programme today. We deliver boccia coaching and competitions across London and counties throughout…

28 October 2020

Football

Football was introduced to the London Panathlon programme in 2008 following the receipt of a grant from the Football Foundation. This ensured the introduction of football for Panathletes with severe…

28 October 2020

Swimming

Panathlon’s swimming programme helps introduce young people with disabilities and special needs to the water and build their confidence and skills.  Since its launch in 2013, we’ve had to expand…

16 October 2020

Multi-sport Secondary

These include specific programmes aimed at different age groups, impairment groups or sporting classifications. The ‘original’ Multi-sports Panathlon Challenge – first seen in 1999, was aimed at secondary school age…

16 October 2020

Xtend

Panathlon Xtend is our programme for children with disabilities and special needs in Key Stage 3. Research shows that disabled children’s participation in sport drops off in Key Stage 3…

16 October 2020

Multi-Sport Primary

The programme, which develops skills in line with the national curriculum (Key Stage 1 & 2), was developed to help address basic physical literacy needs for primary-aged children along with training needs for…

16 October 2020