Team spirit and friendly competition: A successful SEND sports day

Capital City College SEND students get stuck into sports at an end-of-year sports event at the college’s Enfield campus.

Supported learning and SEND students from Capital City College (CCC) took part in an exciting sports day to mark the end of the academic year. The students were grouped into six different teams, and each student had the opportunity to take part in five different sports – football, curling hockey, boccia and relay racing.

The sports day was organised by Ashley Quinnell, Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Supported Learning, James Lodge, Lecturer in Sport and Fitness Courses, and Kofi Wiafe-Annor, Sports Development Assistant, and took place at the college’s Enfield campus.

In the run up to the event, the students worked on building team spirit and took on a number of tasks such as choosing team names and making banners to support their teammates during the sporting celebration.

On the day, there was an enjoyable festival atmosphere with music and celebration. To round off the event, both students and staff were invited to take on one final sporting challenge – a friendly game of dodgeball.

James Lodge, Lecturer In Sports and Fitness, said: “The sports day was a huge success. Kofi and I had so much fun running the day and must thank all of the staff, as they helped with supporting the students and being organised with them throughout. It really was a cracking day!” 

Anita O’Sullivan, Curriculum Manager, said: “It was brilliant.  Well organised and staffed.”

Ashley Quinnell, Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Supported Learning, said: “The supported learning department absolutely loved their sports day, from choosing team names, making banners and working together to compete in each game. They look forward to doing it again next year.”

At CCC, we are proud to offer a wide range of Foundation and Supported Learning Courses for students ages 16-18 and adult learners. Courses such as our Supported Internship Programmes for those aged 16-25 with an EHCP and additional support needs, provide students with the guidance and encouragement they need to succeed in their chosen industries.

To find out more click, read about our Foundation and Supported Learning Courses and apply today!

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