Ramadan Guidance for PESSPA for Schools and Community Settings

This specialist course led by Dr Irfan Khawaja, Senior Lecturer in Public Health at the University of Wolverhampton and author of the guidance. This course explores the new national guidance on teaching Physical Education and Physical Activity during Ramadan, developed in association with the Muslim Council of Britain, Association for Physical Education, Youth Sport Trust and Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity.

The session supports schools and community settings to confidently and appropriately support young people and staff who are fasting, with Ramadan falling annually on a cycle.

This course is suitable for:

• School leaders (Heads, SLT, Governors)
• Business Managers and HR partners
• PE leaders and teachers in early years, primary, secondary and further education
• Community partners including SGO, SDO, HAF providers, sports clubs and youth settings

Delegates will:

• Gain a deeper understanding of the Ramadan PE & PA guidance
• Explore practical approaches to supporting participation in PE, sport and physical activity during fasting
• Develop confidence in inclusive, sensitive and appropriate decision‑making
• Increase understanding of legal responsibilities and compliance in educational and community settings

This course provides authoritative guidance, practical clarity and reassurance for settings supporting children, young people and staff during Ramadan.