Sixty Oldham pupils take part in new exciting sports coaching

Sixty Oldham pupils took part in a brand new sports coaching development programme, which has helped them represent their schools and increase their physical activity. 

The Harmony Trust, in conjunction with Oldham Active Coaching, recently launched its first SEND Sports Ability Roadshow.  

The event took place in November at Oldham Leisure Centre.

Children from six Harmony Trust schools across Oldham and Tameside (Alt, Greenhill, Northmoor, Richmond, Westwood and Greenfield Academies), took part in a carousel of exciting sporting activities including dance, Boccia and archery.  

They arrived with their teachers and Teaching Assistants who also joined in the activities.   

Aminur Rahman, Sports Co-ordinator for The Harmony Trust said: “It can be challenging for children with SEND to find accessible sports events and we are very grateful to Oldham Active Coaching for facilitating this event for us.  

"It has been fantastic to see the children getting to explore lots of different types of activities.  We really hope to build a life-long love of sports and this series of roadshows is just the beginning.”

Steve Ferriss, Sports Development Officer for Oldham Active continued: “We have worked in partnership with the Harmony Trust and a number of their schools for around a decade. It was a pleasure to work alongside Mr Rahman and bring the idea of an Ability Day to life.

"It was great for us to be able to welcome pupils from all 6 schools to Oldham Leisure Centre. They made new friends, tried new activities and got the opportunity to represent their school.

"The joy on the pupils’ faces throughout the whole event made it all worthwhile.”

Antony Hughes, CEO added: “’Excellence for All’ underpins everything we do at The Harmony Trust, we believe that with the right support, everyone can achieve their best, regardless of circumstances or background.  

"This event demonstrates the commitment and dedication of our Harmony Trust teams in making that ethos come alive for all children.  

"We know participation in sports can help with well-being and positive mental health and it is important that all children have access to high-quality sports provision.” 

The Harmony Trust is a multi-academy and school-led organisation based in Oldham, Tameside and Derby. The Trust was set up in February 2014 with its core aim being to raise attainment in local schools. 

The Trust has the highest aspirations for its pupils, parents and staff members. 

Oldham Active Coaching provides a range of programmes for over 10,000 young people across Oldham per week.

They deliver within schools, leisure centres and community settings, including PE and School Sport, Dance, Health and Wellbeing, Leadership, Competition programmes and Under 5’s provision.  

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