Working with SEN groups
Our specialist programmes have been used by many of the SEN groups including Mencap, the Autistic Society, the Deaf and Blind Associations and Special Olympic Great Britain.
We have taught fencing to many athletes who experience a number of learning disabilities including ADHD/RSD, dyslexia, autism and anxiety. Each disability poses its own challenges but fencing has been proven to be a means to developing coordination, balance, and a sense of spatial relationships, regardless of disability type..
When coaching athletes with learning disabilities you set aside any expectations you might normally have for how rapidly progress can be made. Some students with learning disabilities will improve at a typical or faster than expected rate, while others show little progress.
It is also important to remember that learning disabilities are separate from intellect. Many people with learning disabilities are remarkably intelligent and with a little bit of encouragement and structured guidance have gone on to achieve great things in the sport.
Fore more information. on our programmes or to discuss in more detail please visit our contact page .
“For some students, the process of fencing may be akin to physical or occupational therapy. Our job is to ensure they benefit from the process of learning to fence at the highest level they can reach. Fencing can be a means to developing coordination, balance, and a sense of spatial relationships.”
