Education Resources
Whizz Kidz have created a range education resources to support young wheelchair users and schools to be more inclusive
Whizz Kidz want to support young wheelchair users and help schools to be more inclusive.
To do that, we have created resources covering:
- Pupil Informed Accessibility Audits,
- Wheelchair Skills Training,
- Work Experience,
- PE and Planning School Trips.
Each resource has been produced with a child centred approach and reviewed and approved by our Youth Board.
Pupil Informed Accessibility Audit
Pupil Informed Accessibility Audit
PDF, 1.3mb
This resource outlines an approach to including young wheelchair user(s) when completing a school accessibility audit.
Wheelchair Skills Training: Supporting Young Wheelchair Users
Wheelchair Skills Training: Supporting Young Wheelchair Users
PDF, 2.4mb
Find out more about our free and accredited wheelchair skills training for professionals and young wheelchair users. Discover what schools think of our training and how it's helped them create a more inclusive environment.
Work Experience Placements for Young Wheelchair Users
Work Experience Placements for Young Wheelchair Users
PDF, 2.0mb
Resources for schools to help young wheelchair users organise work placements. Includes information for young wheelchair users thinking about a placement and a template briefing for employers hosting a young wheelchair user in a work experience placement.
Young Wheelchair Users and PE
Young Wheelchair Users and PE
PDF, 1.6mb
A 10-point plan for talking to young wheelchair users about PE as well as useful links and resources including making adaptations, regional support and information about specific sports.
Planning School Trips
Planning School Trips
PDF, 1.7mb
This guide shares advice and top tips from some of our delivery partners on how they plan events and activities for young wheelchair users, including what information they need from schools to do so.