Goalball UK are pleased to announce the expansion of our tutor workforce, for the Goalball School Leaders Course, thanks to a partnership with Smile Through Sport plus the appointment of 2 fantastic freelance tutors – Rob Belbin and Jan Mulligan.
Increasing our tutor workforce was identified as a priority development area within our Empowering Our People Strategy as the delivery of more courses across the UK will result in more PE teachers and community sports coaches being upskilled (to deliver high quality introductory goalball sessions and tournaments) and therefore more children and young people having the opportunity to participate in the sport.
Alex Bunney, Goalball UK Development and Learning Director, said
The partnership with Smile Through Sport and the appointment of our new tutors marks an exciting step forward for Goalball UK. Their skills and commitment will help us elevate and continue to grow the Goalball School Leaders Course, ensuring it continues to support the growth of goalball in schools and community settings. Welcome to the team!
Founded in 2013 by Paralympian Stephen Miller MBE and his wife Rachel, Smile Through Sport offers grassroots sport and physical activity opportunities across the North East of England. The charity works with people of all ages and provides activities, events, and competitions for people with disabilities.
Rachel Miller, Managing Director at Smile Through Sport, said:
Smile Through Sport are really excited to be working in partnership with Goalball UK. Our charity is set up to ensure there are opportunities for every person to participate in sport and this partnership will allow us to bring goalball to new participants across the North East of England. We are looking forward to delivering training, sessions and events alongside Goalball UK to allow people with visual impairments to participate and compete in this amazing sport.
As for Rob and Jan, they are both goalball enthusiasts who have an extensive background in inclusive education and employment. They are both Boccia England tutors and have experience of delivering courses for the Activity Alliance. In addition, Rob (who is based in South West England) has worked for the Youth Sport Trust (YST) and Jan (who is based in South East England) has worked for the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) – so a real wealth of knowledge and experience.
All the new tutors have undergone a period of training, familiarisation and observation and are now ready to deliver. If your organisation would like to become a delivery partner, or if you would like to request a Goalball School Leaders Course for your staff, please get in touch with us – enquiries@goalballuk.com.
