Staff at Downham Primary School say their recent gold-medal winning Panathlon breakthrough has given their pupils the confidence to enter mainstream sports events. The school in Billericay, Essex, has been…
Panathlon gives parents and teachers “no excuses” for not engaging SEND children in competitive sport, according to two of London’s finest exponents of inclusive sport in schools. Juma Abdullahi, Head…
Children with special needs in Cumbria were immediate converts after their first Panathlon experience this week – and are now hungry for more. Workington Academy, Richard Rose Morton and Richard…
Pupils were ecstatic to be back in the water as Panathlon’s swimming galas finally returned last week at the London 2012 Aquatics Centre after a break of almost two years. Two competitions in Panathlon’s ‘traditional’ format of races and aquatic…
To celebrate International Day for People With Disabilities, we caught up with Alfie from Doucecroft Specialist Autism School in Colchester who has thrived as an athlete and leader through Panathlon events despite the adversity…
Panathlon’s influence on SEND children in Sheffield has been described as “absolutely massive” – and it’s going to get bigger and better throughout 2021/22. Thanks to our partnership with Sheffield’s…
The sight of nearly 100 children experiencing their first external Panathlon competition for 18 months was described as ‘joyous’ after last week’s double primary final in East London. Mayfield School…
Panathlon has given sporting provision for SEND children in Bury a massive boost, with the local School Sports Partnership calling our competitions “the stand-out events on our calendar”. Bury SSP…
Virtual Panathlon has proven successful in engaging traditionally ‘hard-to-reach’ age groups – even in areas most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The initial lockdowns and regularly shifting regulations thereafter have restricted PE and sport…
Panathlon has exploded during the pandemic in the Bolton area and impacted hundreds of children with SEND at a time of acute need. Our Virtual Programme has become embedded in…
Students at Cumbria Academy for Autism have “developed massively” after being given roles as Young Leaders at Panathlon’s Virtual events during the pandemic. Over the last academic year, the Academy…
The challenges he faces as a deaf student haven’t stopped Mohammed Ebadi being a leader and sporting role model to his peers at Kingsbury Green Primary School in Brent, north…
Jessica Fenton’s determination to participate in Panathlon on her own through the depths of the pandemic has earned her an Outstanding Achievement award. The 14-year-old from Hartlepool has bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition, which meant she was clinically extremely…
The truly incredible Miriam Skinner has won our London Primary Outstanding Young Leader trophy for selflessly helping SEND pupils excel in Panathlon at Valence Primary School in Dagenham. During the first lockdown, 10-year-old Miriam went to the local…
Talented Panathlete Jensen Winter has proven himself a pioneer at Hill Top School in Gateshead – making him a worthy winner of our Outstanding Achievement award for Tyne and Wear….
Competing in Panathlon’s virtual ten-pin bowling and cricket programmes has given award-winner Riley Davidson the confidence to excel in other areas of the curriculum. Seven-year-old Riley, a pupil at Albert…
Panathlon’s virtual ten-pin bowling and new-age kurling events in Tees Valley – in which schools competed together live on Zoom – left SEND pupils “in awe”. Panathlon’s partnership with Tees…
Doucecroft School in Colchester is a treasured member of the Panathlon family. In the last six years, we have become a “crucial piece of the jigsaw” in how they achieve their wonderful impact on pupils with autism and complex needs. Since their first…
Connor Fenn’s resilience and “remarkable progress” in PE, overcoming many hurdles on the way, have earned him Panathlon’s Essex Woodland Group Primary Special Recognition award. Throughout many difficulties, the nine-year-old…
Park Community Academy in Blackpool have hailed Panathlon’s Virtual Programme as “invaluable” for keeping pupils active and motivated – both at home and school – throughout the pandemic. Park have…
Jack Greer of Doucecroft School in Colchester has been named Panathlon’s Jack Petchey Foundation ‘Outstanding Achiever of the Year’ for overcoming huge challenges to succeed inside and outside the sporting…
Staff at Ruislip High School labelled Freddie Simpson “an extraordinary pupil” after he was named runner-up in Panathlon’s Jack Petchey Outstanding Achievement awards for 2020. Freddie, 15, has flourished in…
Helen Thompson’s incredible ascent from swimming novice to the international stage has earned her recognition in this year’s Panathlon Jack Petchey Outstanding Achievement awards. Helen couldn’t swim when she arrived…
Oliver Flower’s dedication as an athlete and helping others achieve at Panathlon competitions have earned him a 2020 Jack Petchey Outstanding Achievement award. Oliver, 17, has taken part in Panathlon…
