Playground to Podium

'Playground to Podium' is the new national strategy for the identification, development and support of talented young disabled athletes, developed by the Youth Sport Trust, Sport England, UK Sport and the British Paralympic Association.

The Playground to Podium framework forms a pathway which will take young disabled people from PE, through participation, to high level performance and competition.

The ultimate aim of this pathway is to produce our next Paralympians and elite disabled athletes. However it is essential that all young disabled people are able to take part in high quality provision of their choice.

The interventions within the Playground to Podium framework and the PESSYP Disability work strand, collectively aim to support the achievement of a 5 hour offer for young disabled people, and ensure that those with a higher level of ability are identified and are able to access a talent pathway.

Please download the Playground to Podium Events 2009/10 pack for further information.