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A huge achievement: Umar and Little Heath students succeed with Panathlon and Jack Petchey

Umar Syed from Little Heath was recognised for his development in sport when he picked up the Jack Petchey Panathlon Hasan Ahmed Sporting Achievement award. It celebrates his growth in…

24 June 2025
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Marley wins 2025 Jack Petchey Outstanding Achiever Award

Huge congratulations to Marley, the winner of the 2025 Jack Petchey Outstanding Achiever Award. A pupil at Alexandra Park School, he is a Panathlon Sports Leader and participant – and…

24 June 2025
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National swimming champions Hempsted School: “What an amazing achievement!”

Hempsted School finished top of the podium at last week’s Panathlon National Swimming Final at the prestigious London Aquatics Centre – and teaching assistant Julie Bassett, along with the rest…

29 November 2024
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Panathlon’s in-school impact spreading through South Cambridgeshire

Five schools in Cambridgeshire have embedded Panathlon into their curriculums for pupils with disabilities and special needs – inspired by the outstanding example set by Cottenham Primary. Cottenham Primary, north…

19 July 2024
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Panathlon ‘transformative’ for pupils at Roman Hill Primary

Panathlon has made such a positive impact at Roman Hill Primary School in Suffolk that staff have embedded our activities into the curriculum for pupils with disabilities and special needs….

16 July 2024
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Panathlon has “massive impact on leadership skills”

School staff at our South East Regional Secondary Swimming Final revealed how older pupils’ leadership skills have flourished as a result of competing in Panathlon. The competition on Friday 28…

28 June 2024
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Panathlon’s “pathway to excellence” is priceless for pupils with SEND

Teachers at our North West Regional Kurling Final praised Panathlon for offering “a pathway to excellence” for pupils with disabilities and special needs. Seventeen schools from across the North West…

20 June 2024
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Primary pupils “learn so much” from Panathlon Leader experience

Year 6 pupils from Cumbria were “exceptional role models and learned so much” from the experience of being Young Leaders at a recent Panathlon swimming gala. More and more pupils…

07 June 2024
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Panathlon’s competitive pathway is soaring in Surrey

Panathlon has embedded a packed pathway of competitions for special schools and SEND pupils in mainstream education in Surrey – and the positive impact has spread rapidly across the county….

07 June 2024
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Head Boy Malachi wins Panathlon’s top Jack Petchey Foundation award

Malachi Edewor’s remarkable list of achievements has been recognised with Panathlon’s top 2024 Jack Petchey Foundation Outstanding Achievement award. Malachi, a pupil at Riverside School in Haringey, has global development…

31 May 2024
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Panathlon helps Joseph hurdle barriers and develop love of sport

Joseph Parslow has a long list of barriers that could prevent him from enjoying sport – but his impressive efforts to overcome them have earned him a Panathlon Jack Petchey…

30 May 2024
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Award winner Ellie is an inspiration to her disabled peers

Panathlon veteran Ellie Stewart has become a confident, independent role model for other disabled pupils at Chadwell Heath Academy – and her inspiring journey has been recognised with an award….

30 May 2024
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Amazing Amelie wins our Jack Petchey Foundation Hassan Ahmed Sports award

Amelie Wawn’s teachers describe her as ‘fearless’ and ‘a powerful role model’ – attributes that have earned her Panathlon’s prestigious 2024 Jack Petchey Foundation Hassan Ahmed Sports Award. Amelie is…

29 May 2024
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Brave Lucas wins our Jack Petchey Foundation Young Leader of the Year award

Panathlon has rewarded 12-year-old Lucas White for his wonderful achievements as a Panathlon Young Leader despite living with a life-limiting condition which will soon force him to use a powerchair…

28 May 2024
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West Hatch High wins Jack Petchey Foundation ‘Special Recognition’ award

West Hatch High School in Essex has received Panathlon’s Jack Petchey Foundation ‘Special Recognition’ award for their whole-hearted approach to inclusion in PE and sport. The school in Chigwell has…

24 May 2024
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Rosary RC Primary School’s Panathlon team “source of massive pride”

Panathlon’s deep impact at Rosary Roman Catholic Primary School was very much in evidence as they were crowned our Birmingham Primary champions for the first time. The school in the…

18 April 2024
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How Panathlon has ‘changed lives’ at Alleyn Court Prep School

Panathlon has become deeply embedded at Alleyn Court Prep School in Southend – and the school’s Director of Sport says working with us has “changed me as a person.” Alleyn…

27 March 2024
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Panathlon making a positive difference in North Wales’ deprived communities

Children with additional learning needs (ALN) already face barriers to participating in competitive sport – but in communities affected by isolation and social deprivation these barriers multiply. That’s why Panathlon…

25 March 2024
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Panathlon helps Aaron make his first friends at school

Panathlon has played a crucial role in helping Aaron Ahmetaj overcome his anxieties and make his first friends at Rush Green Primary School in Romford. Ten-year-old Aaron has autism and…

13 March 2024
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‘Panathlon has given him his confidence back’

Yassir Farah from Stratford Manor School has “got his confidence back” thanks to Panathlon – and his amazing progress has been recognised with our Woodland Group East London Outstanding Achievement…

13 March 2024
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Panathlon’s partnership with Neumark ‘transformational’ for pupils in North Wales

Panathlon has been “transformational” for pupils with additional needs at primary schools across North Wales since we formed our funding partnership with the Neumark Foundation. Many of the rural communities…

11 March 2024
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Doucecroft pupils Oliver and Bailey honoured with Woodland Group awards

Two pupils from Doucecroft School have been recognised in Panathlon’s Woodland Group Essex Outstanding Achievement awards for the remarkable turnaround in their attitude towards PE and sport. Oliver (pictured above)…

27 February 2024
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Panathlon gives Gabrielius a safe route into sport

Gabrielius Misurenkovas has epidermolysis bullosa – a rare genetic life threatening disorder that causes fragile, blistering skin. Through Panathlon and his own incredible determination, he refuses to let his condition…

09 February 2024
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How Panathlon set Erin on the path to Paralympic potential

Teenager Erin O’Flaherty has been selected for the England Athletics Para Academy training programme – and she says Panathlon set her on the path to sporting success. Erin was introduced…

09 February 2024
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