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Last month in Liverpool, a workshop aimed at supporting visually impaired children and young people was led by England’s blind international football player, Roy Turnham. The event focused on enhancing the abilities of school staff in the city to create a more inclusive sports environment for visually impaired pupils. This initiative was a collaborative effort with Liverpool City Council’s Sensory Service and British Blind Sport.
The workshop, titled “Become Visually Impaired (VI) Activated,” provided teachers with practical tools, activity modifications, and innovative lesson plans that could be immediately applied in their schools. Educators from various parts of Liverpool participated actively, exploring ways to adapt physical education to better suit the needs of visually impaired students.
Joanne Kennedy, Liverpool’s Cabinet member for Employment, Educational Attainment and Skills, expressed pride in the partnership with British Blind Sport. She highlighted the importance of raising awareness about the challenges and potentials within PE for visually impaired children and remarked, “Staff left feeling inspired, informed, and committed to making sport truly inclusive. I’d like to thank British Blind Sport for their expertise and support – we look forward to continuing this partnership in the future.”
Roy Turnham shared his personal and professional perspective, reflecting on his journey from a visually impaired student in Liverpool to a Paralympic athlete and workforce development officer at British Blind Sport. Speaking about the experience, he said, “The Liverpool staff fully embraced this, and threw themselves into the session, particularly during the practical activities – there was much laughter when practising breaking down and describing skills and movement to blindfolded colleagues. We’re extremely grateful to the team for their openness and for making the day such an enjoyable workshop to deliver.” The workshop underscored the significance of inclusive PE in fostering confidence, independence, and fulfilment for visually impaired children
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