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Section 3: What does an inclusive sports kit policy look like?
Key Principles of Inclusive PE kit policy.
It should be noted that there is not one ‘ideal’ PE kit that can be stipulated as there will always be a broad spectrum of views and experiences identified.
However, there are some common areas that are essential and should be considered by schools when reviewing their PE kit.
Task 1: In the school context, based off the Inclusive Sportswear Charter and the School Guidance, there are 3 underlying principles. Click all the below statements to check your understanding of the 3 key principles:
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What are the key areas a PE Kit policy should address?
We, alongside the Association for Physical Education (afPE), recommend schools should have a clear, unambiguous PE kit policy which is made available to all staff so they can put into practice what the policy requires.
Task 2: We invite you to consider what the key areas of an inclusive PE Kit policy.
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The importance of PE in school and therefore the importance of wearing comfortable, practical kit for all.
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Clear guidance for where kit can be accessed, and second-hand or swap shop access.
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The timetabling of PE lessons and whether PE kit can be worn during the day before or after PE lessons.
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Support for students going through puberty, such as sports bra guidance or advice. *See Inclusive Sportswear Sports Bra Guidance.
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The management of personal effects including jewellery and cultural or religious adornments.
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The management of personal effects including jewellery and cultural or religious adornments.
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The management of personal effects including jewellery and cultural or religious adornments.
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Support for pupils who require help with accessing PE kit.
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Cold and wet weather options and flexibility for the context of the school.
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Arrangements in place when pupils have forgotten their PE kit, including a provision of spare kit and contextual support for why PE kit is missing. [See Next Slide]
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Injury and illness issues and processes, allowing flexibility for kit options.
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Reasonable requirements for kit including for specific sports and activities, indoors and outdoors.
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Items in an Inclusive PE Kit Policy
Common themes emerged from the research to help create comfortand confidence in PE kit for all. Explore below the key findings.
Task 3: Click all the below statements to test your knowledge of what the key advice is for each principle of PE kit policy.
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What are the principles of a successful inclusive PE Kit policy?
Task 4: Click all the below statements to test your knowledge of what the key advice is for each principle of PE kit policy.
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What is good practice for choosing PE Kit items?
Task 5: Click all the below statements to test your knowledge of what the key advice is for each principle of PE kit policy.
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What is good practice for choosing PE Kit items?
Task 6: Click all the below statements to test your knowledge of what the key advice is for each principle of PE kit policy.
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Thank you for completing this Advocate Training specifically focused on ensuring inclusive PE kits are developed and available for pupils in all schools.

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What now?
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For further learning support refer to the main School Guidance sections and our other guidance areas!
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Explore the School Toolkit Section to find all the help you need, including a blank PE kit policy template.
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Are you ready to become your School Lead Advocate and begin the Inclusive Sportswear Champion School process?
The next step:
We support you to lead your school to Champion School status.
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Pledge your school to the Charter
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Review your PE kit policies
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Create an action plan
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See change in your school through your action plan
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