Every child deserves to feel included, valued and able to participate fully in society. By helping children understand disability and challenge stereotypes early, we can inspire the next generation to build a more inclusive world.

Created by ParalympicsGB for children aged 5–11, Be the Change brings learning to life through the Social Model of Disability, inspiring Paralympian stories, Lion Class animations and engaging classroom activities.

Children will discover how to:

• Understand disability through the Social Model
• Learn from Paralympians and their experiences.
• Develop empathy and respect for others.
• Challenge stereotypes and identify barriers to inclusion.
• Take positive action to make their school and community more inclusive.

• Lion Class animated stories - Five engaging stories inspired by the real-life experiences of young people with disabilities, sparking conversations about inclusion and belonging.
• Ready-to-use KS1 and KS2 resources - Age-appropriate lesson presentations, videos featuring GB Paralympians and activities to help pupils put their learning into practice
• Teacher guidance - Talking about disability can feel daunting. Our Teacher Guide offers practical advice and classroom tips on using the right language, helping you lead positive, meaningful conversations about disability and inclusion with confidence.

Get creative with our competition*

Children can enter our storytelling challenge for the chance to have their story illustrated and published in a limited-edition book.

Their school, club or community organisation could also receive a workshop led by Paralympic gold medallist and illustrator Sophie Kamlish!

* See full Terms & Conditions here.​

Disability isn’t just about a person’s condition (Medical Model), but the barriers society creates (Social Model). These include buildings without step-free access, inaccessible information and attitudes that exclude others.​

For example, a wheelchair user may be unable to enter a building because of steps. The barrier isn’t the wheelchair, but the lack of step-free access.​

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Why does it matter?​

ParalympicsGB champions the Social Model of Disability, brought to life through Be the Change’s Lion Class animations and Paralympian stories.​

By exploring barriers, children learn that our environments, attitudes and choices can all help create a more inclusive world.​

ParalympicsGB believes sport can change lives. Through Be the Change, we’re helping the next generation build a more inclusive future by learning from the experiences of disabled people and Paralympians. By exploring disability through the Social Model of Disability, pupils are encouraged to recognise barriers, challenge assumptions and understand how small actions can make a positive difference in their schools, communities and beyond.