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Bespoke SEN tournament helps youngsters to overcome barriers

SOCIALISING and changing environment can be difficult for children with special educational needs, however The Albion Foundation helped nearly 100 SEN children to overcome their fears by providing a tournament tailored to their needs.

The youngsters swapped school for the football field in a bid to improve their confidence, competence and communication, presenting experiences that they wouldn't get within the classroom.

Tayshen Robinson, a student from Longdon Hall School, was grateful for the opportunity to parade his skills with his friends.

"I'm very thankful," he said.

"It's fun and it gives me a chance to showcase what we can do.