England Football Learning provide a free, online module designed to help you upskill and support the individuals in your team, regardless of their ability. Aimed to nurture an all-inclusive environment, the ‘Disability Football Introduction Course’ will provide best practices to follow when working with players with a disability in football.

Demand for coaches to have knowledge on how to support players with a disability is increasing, with coaches wanting to ensure participants have the best experience possible. Ensuring every individual’s needs are met is essential, and this course explores planning and delivering sessions for participants from grassroots all the way to the elite end of the game.

The objective is to create and sustain a culture across the sport where those with a disability have access to all opportunities and feel a true belonging, both on and off the pitch. The duration of the course is 30 minutes, meaning it’s a short course, but it still entails an in-depth landscape, examining what is meant by disability, the different pathways provided and specific football approaches.

An interactive element of this course is exhibited in the form of video presentations, collaborative scenarios and practical guidance. This course is free, easily accessible and open to all. Find out more about how to complete it by following this link. You can also interact with @EssexCountyFA on X and search for ‘EssexFootball’ on Facebook.