UK Coaching Awards 2024
Inclusive Coaching Award
Sense Active ’ s Sensory Sport Programme ( Multi-sport )
Sense Active ’ s Sensory Sport Programme was created to meet a bold and vital ambition : to enable people with complex disabilities to enjoy high quality opportunities to play team sports and enjoy the physical , mental , and social benefits .
Sense developed intuitive toolkits that break down the essential skills for each respective sport into their key components , enabling them to be tailored to meet individual needs and abilities . They also developed action plans with participants , encouraging them to shape their own sessions .
The Sensory Sport Programme has engaged 432 participants across 24 sessions to date , with further sessions in the pipeline . One parent of a child who has selective mutism expressed ‘ amazement ’ at how after only her second week , she was communicating frequently with teachers and peers .
Dr Rashmi Becker MBE ( Dance )
Since founding Step Change Studios in 2017 to provide opportunities for disabled people to experience and enjoy dance , Rashmi has established a team of coaches to deliver over 3,000 dance sessions to participants ranging from the ages of 2 to 102 .
Sessions are deliberately delivered in areas and spaces where there is perceived to be the greatest need and take place in a range of settings from hospitals to libraries .
Step Change Studios works with people with disabilities , mental health challenges , and age-related conditions , with the aim to not only improve physical and mental well-being , but also to support their independence , communication skills and confidence , as well as to facilitate the growth of strong social connections .
Coach Core Foundation ( Multi-sport )
Coach Core is dedicated to supporting young adults who have encountered barriers to success such as discrimination , lack of opportunities and systemic barriers .
By supporting their apprentices ’ development into coaches , Coach Core empowers them to become impactful role models who go on to drive positive change in their own communities and inspire future generations .
With Coach Core ’ s support , apprentices have an outstanding impact . Recent examples include an apprentice addressing key issues such as gang violence and unemployment alongside coaching boxing , while another apprentice has been able to offer exercise sessions to new mothers that accommodate their specific needs and schedules , enabling them to take part with their babies .
Since 2012 , Coach Core has worked with over 970 apprentices across the UK .