Equality & Inclusion
Guidance and resources from the Active Lincolnshire knowledge hub, helping you with equality and inclusion in sport and physical activity.
Equality and inclusion are about recognising and removing the barriers that deter or prevent people from getting involved in physical activity. That’s why Active Lincolnshire is working to change the culture of sport and physical activity to one that values diversity, creating accessible activity opportunities that meet the needs of disadvantaged groups. And having a wider range of activities isn’t just good for members. With more on offer, clubs can get better exposure, reach more customers and run a more successful facility – with inclusion at its core.
Here you'll find helpful resources, with links to external sites, that offer guidance to incorporating equality and inclusion in the sport and physical activity you offer within your organisation, club, school or community group.
Inclusive Language Guide
Inclusive language promotes equality, respect and understanding between individuals from diverse backgrounds. It is a way of using language that avoids biases, stereotypes and discrimination, making sure that everyone feels valued and included in all verbal and written communications.
We have created an inclusive language guide, to promote and encourage best practice in this area. The Guide gives suggested terms that it is best practice to use in the first instance. These are groups under the protected characteristics in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Follow the link to view the Inclusive Language Guide and find out more.
Resources for clubs & organisations
- Sport England -Equality and diversity
- Buddle Inclusion resources for grassroots clubs and physical activity groups; Find out more about creating welcoming and inclusive environments connecting with your community and diversifying your offer.
- Activity alliance - the national charity and leading voice for disabled people in sport and activity
- National Disability Sports Organisations
- Sport England's accessible facilities guide & audit check list
- UK Sport
- Sporting equals - promoting ethnic diversity in sport and physical activity
- Pride Sports - working to challenge homophobia in sport and improve access to sport for LGBTQIA+ people
- Club Matters LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity for Clubs
- Stonewall Top tips for LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Sport
Resources for schools
Inclusive Health Check
An Inclusive health check provides a school with the opportunity to self-assess themselves and their provision against national criteria. It also enables a school to identify areas of strength and areas of further development. https://www.yourschoolgames.com/impact/news/201920-inclusive-health-check-now-live/
TOP Sportsability
TOP Sportsability is a free online resource for school and offers practical advice to teachers, learning support staff and other sports practitioners. It consists of video clips and downloadable content showing ideas and strategies around the inclusion of young disabled people in physical activity.
To access the resources, you will need to register for the programme online https://www.youthsporttrust.org/top-sportsability
Inclusive sports
Boccia https://www.bocciaengland.org.uk/
New Age Kurling https://www.yourschoolgames.com/taking-part/our-sports/new-age-kurling/
Inclusive Golf https://www.golf-foundation.org/schools/inclusive-golf-disability/
Sitting Volleyball https://www.volleyballengland.org/getintovolleyball/play/sitting_volleyball
Goalball https://goalballuk.com/
Inclusion resources:
Training & webinar resources
Gendered Intelligence Trans awareness training
UK Coaching: Coaching Awareness: Sexual Orientation
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Research & Insights
Find helpful research and insights to help your school, organisation, community group or club tackle inequality in sport and physical activity and diversify your audiences.
Our EDI Statement of Intent and Policy
We are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion across our organisation, as well as advocating for these principles across the sport and physical activity sector.
Read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, and our Statement of intent.
