{"id":2841,"date":"2022-04-06T11:26:28","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T10:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?page_id=2841"},"modified":"2026-03-10T15:28:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:28:33","slug":"sense-active-for-professionals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/for-professionals\/sense-active-for-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"Sense Active for professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<div class=\"banner    is-style-secondary-tint-10  align-full\">\t\t<div class=\"banner__wrap\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"banner__flex\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"banner__figure\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/yoga-barnet-active-arts-wellbeing-sports-1800x700.jpg\" class=\"banner__img\" alt=\"two men practising yoga together\" style=\"object-position: 61.42% 41.22%;\" \/> \t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"banner__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block  box    is-style-textured-white\">    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro-xl\">Sense is dedicated to empowering disabled people with complex needs to lead active and healthy lives.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-hs-group    align-wide  margin-top-3xl\">\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block  box    is-style-textured-grey-tint-10  align-right\">    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in touch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get in touch with us at <a href=\"mailto:sense.active@sense.org.uk\">sense.active@sense.org.uk<\/a> if you\u2019d like to find more resources, speak with our team, or learn more about our programmes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>We have a host of resources that will help sports practitioners, coaches, teachers and support staff provide sensory experiences for people who are deafblind or disabled.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also support the sports and social care sectors through consultation and training. Our tools, training and resources can help you ensure your sports programmes are more inclusive and accessible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This page is aimed at professionals working in sports. If you\u2019re looking to learn more about the sports and activity-based services we offer or are interested in accessing them, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/our-services\/\">visit our service page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block  box    is-style-textured-green-tint-10\">    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-title-primary\">Quick facts about Sense Active<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>We\u2019ve delivered over 7,000 inclusive sport and physical activity sessions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over 5,000 individuals have attended Sense Active activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We\u2019ve received over \u00a32m funding from Sport England to deliver meaningful sport and physical activity opportunities for people with sensory or complex needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-hs-group  align-full\">\t\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources for sports and activities leaders<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"grid  grid-flexbox  grid-4-cols\"><div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n      <figure class=\"card__figure\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sense-Exercises-onwhite-1-600x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-card-supportive size-card-supportive\" alt=\"illustration of squat jumps\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sense-Exercises-onwhite-1-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sense-Exercises-onwhite-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sense-Exercises-onwhite-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sense-Exercises-onwhite-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sense-Exercises-onwhite-1-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sense-Exercises-onwhite-1-1600x800.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sense-Exercises-onwhite-1.jpg 1890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n  \n  <div class=\"card__content\">\n    <h2 class=\"card__title  h4\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/for-professionals\/sense-active-for-professionals\/sensory-exercises\/\" class=\"card__link  link--stretched\">\n              Sensory exercises\n              <\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"card__description\">\n\t\t\tThese exercises aim to improve mobility and coordination and have been designed for disabled people with complex needs.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n      <figure class=\"card__figure\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screenshot-2022-05-10-at-10.19.24-e1679911115113-1-600x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-card-supportive size-card-supportive\" alt=\"A woman and a boy are playing with a ball\" style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n  \n  <div class=\"card__content\">\n    <h2 class=\"card__title  h4\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/for-professionals\/sense-active-for-professionals\/how-to-engage-people-with-complex-disabilities-in-sport\/\" class=\"card__link  link--stretched\">\n              How to engage disabled people with complex needs in sport\n              <\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"card__description\">\n\t\t\tA communications guide for sport and physical activity providers.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n  \n  <div class=\"card__content\">\n    <h2 class=\"card__title  h4\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/for-professionals\/sense-active-for-professionals\/making-sense-of-mini-games\/\" class=\"card__link  link--stretched\">\n              Making Sense of mini-games\n              <\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"card__description\">\n\t\t\tThis resource is designed to give you suitable games and activities that can be enjoyed with little or no equipment or in any sized space, helping people to be more active.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n      <figure class=\"card__figure\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/yoga-barnet-active-arts-wellbeing-sports-600x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-card-supportive size-card-supportive\" alt=\"two men practising yoga together\" style=\"object-position: 61.42% 41.22%;\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n  \n  <div class=\"card__content\">\n    <h2 class=\"card__title  h4\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/for-professionals\/sense-active-for-professionals\/inclusive-yoga\/\" class=\"card__link  link--stretched\">\n              Making sense of yoga\n              <\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"card__description\">\n\t\t\tA resource to explore inclusive yoga for people with sensory impairments and complex needs.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n      <figure class=\"card__figure\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barefoot-walk-0900-600x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-card-supportive size-card-supportive\" alt=\"2 men smiling at the camera\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n  \n  <div class=\"card__content\">\n    <h2 class=\"card__title  h4\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/for-professionals\/sense-active-for-professionals\/how-to-lead-an-accessible-sensory-walk\/\" class=\"card__link  link--stretched\">\n              Making walks sensory\n              <\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"card__description\">\n\t\t\tThe making walks sensory resource includes advice on planning walks, tips on encouraging mindfulness and suggested sensory activities.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-hs-group    align-wide\">\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sense Active research and impact reports<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"grid  grid-flexbox  grid-2-cols\"><div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n      <figure class=\"card__figure\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Child-high-fiving-woman-600x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-card-supportive size-card-supportive\" alt=\"Child high-fives an older woman\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n  \n  <div class=\"card__content\">\n    <h2 class=\"card__title  h4\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/our-services\/activities-for-disabled-people\/sport\/sport-and-physical-activity-resources\/evaluating-sense-active-virtual-sessions\/\" class=\"card__link  link--stretched\">\n              Evaluating Sense Active virtual sessions for children with complex needs\n              <\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"card__description\">\n\t\t\tA 2023 evaluation of virtual sessions for children with complex needs.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n      <figure class=\"card__figure\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/P2-Pass-Passing-and-Gripping-Objects-16-600x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-card-supportive size-card-supportive\" alt=\"Young man holding a coloured football with support worker\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n  \n  <div class=\"card__content\">\n    <h2 class=\"card__title  h4\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/our-services\/activities-for-disabled-people\/sport\/sport-and-physical-activity-resources\/sense-active-report-2022\/\" class=\"card__link  link--stretched\">\n              Sense Active report 2022\n              <\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"card__description\">\n\t\t\tUnderstanding the physical activity needs of families who have disabled children with complex needs.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n      <figure class=\"card__figure\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/sensory-football-sports-active-2-600x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-card-supportive size-card-supportive\" alt=\"\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n  \n  <div class=\"card__content\">\n    <h2 class=\"card__title  h4\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/our-services\/activities-for-disabled-people\/sport\/sport-and-physical-activity-resources\/sense-active-together-impact-report\/\" class=\"card__link  link--stretched\">\n              \u2018Sense, Active Together\u2019 impact report 2021\n              <\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"card__description\">\n\t\t\tInsight and progress after two years of project delivery \u2013 August 2019 to July 2021.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n  \n  <div class=\"card__content\">\n    <h2 class=\"card__title  h4\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/our-services\/activities-for-disabled-people\/sport\/sport-and-physical-activity-resources\/support-workers-and-sports\/\" class=\"card__link  link--stretched\">\n              Research: Support workers and sports\n              <\/a>\n          <\/h2>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"card__description\">\n\t\t\tResearch in 2020 about the attitudes, approaches and barriers to helping people with complex needs engage in sport and physical activity.\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity alignwide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Become a partner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Partnerships with those from sport, health and social care sectors are crucial to providing inclusive opportunities for disabled people with complex needs to be active.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in partnering with us, please get in touch at <a href=\"mailto:sense.active@sense.org.uk\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:sense.active@sense.org.uk\">sense.active@sense.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block  slab    is-style-  align-full\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block  slab    is-style-textured-secondary-tint-10  align-full\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-title-primary\">Meet our partners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cross-sector partnerships are crucial to our success. We\u2019d like to thank all those who have provided a contribution to Sense Active projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"155\" data-id=\"5605\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/activity-alliance.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5605\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"293\" height=\"146\" data-id=\"5603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DISABILITY-RIGHTS-LOGO.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5603\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"301\" height=\"167\" data-id=\"5607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/forestry-england-logo.png\" alt=\"\" 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class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"507\" data-id=\"5616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ukactive_logo-web.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ukactive_logo-web.png 960w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ukactive_logo-web-600x317.png 600w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ukactive_logo-web-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ukactive_logo-web-500x264.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"424\" height=\"119\" data-id=\"5624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ukcoaching.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5624\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block  box    is-style-textured-grey-tint-10\">    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in touch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Get in touch with us at <a href=\"mailto:sense.active@sense.org.uk\">sense.active@sense.org.uk<\/a> if you\u2019d like to find more resources, speak with our team, or learn more about our programmes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subscribe to our newsletter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also subscribe to our newsletter \u2013 it\u2019s the best way to keep up-to-date with the latest information, guides and reports on Sense Active.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sense is dedicated to empowering disabled people with complex needs to lead active and healthy 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