There’s a powerful movement happening in England right now: the Fight for Ordinary campaign. It’s calling for a SEND system that supports every child — EIther with an EHCP or without — to enjoy education, after-school clubs, and just the simple things many of us take for granted: feeling happy in school, making friends, being included.
At Roarsome, this isn’t just policy or headlines — it’s the foundation of everything we do.
- What’s at stake:
Proposed reforms risk weakening some legal protections or changing how EHCPs are accessed. For many families, this feels like a threat to rights they’ve come to rely on. - What “ordinary” means:
Ordinary things like having a school place that feels safe, being able to join in clubs, being supported by health/therapists when needed, not having to fight for every little bit. These shouldn’t feel special — they should feel expected. - Roarsome’s approach:
- Adapting every session to meet children where they are.
- Allowing flexibility: one child may move fast one week, more slowly the next — that’s fine.
- Focusing not only on physical skills, but social confidence, listening, being in a friendly, safe environment.
- Why inclusion helps everyone:
If we build ramps instead of only stairs, we help wheelchair users and pushchairs, people with injuries, older people. The same logic applies to sport and classes: inclusive design benefits all children.
We’ve just had a wonderful SEND session with kids showing happiness, recognition, and growth. Our next SEND session is Sunday 12th October.
If your child hasn’t tried Roarsome yet, or if you believe sport is somewhere they belong (maybe more than they know), I’d love to see you at a session soon.
Together, let’s stand for ordinary expectations for every child.