The programme was first established in 2020 by the British Wheelchair Basketball organisation after receiving £1.5 million ($1.8 million/€1.7 million) from Sport England to fund the concept of helping disabled people participate in sports.

Inspire a Generation was launched last year, with 700 participants learning to play basketball from 165 newly trained activators teaching the sport across the country.

Justine Baynes, chief executive of British Wheelchair Basketball, expressed her happiness as the programme finally reached schools.

"I’m thrilled to see the Inspire a Generation programme being rolled out in schools, allowing even more communities, particularly young people, across the country to get involved in the sport," said Baynes.

"The programme gives us a fantastic opportunity to grow participation.

"I hope Bradford Girls’ Grammar School is the first school of many and we see many more taking an interest in the programme and our sport."

The School's assistant headteacher Benjamin Wood was delighted that the school finally received funding for a disability project.

Among those who took part in this session as Siobhan Fitzpatrick, a member of the British women's wheelchair basketball team that won the silver medal at the 2018 World Championships in Hamburg.

"I have always wanted to deliver wheelchair basketball in schools but there hasn’t been the opportunity due to funding the equipment," said Wood.

"Inspire a Generation has provided the perfect opportunity for us to deliver sessions across the whole school.

“British Wheelchair Basketball have been great and have provided support, guidance, and training to upskill our staff in becoming Activators. 

"To see more schools involved would be great, regardless of whether they have disabled students or not. 

"It is important for children to see past the chair and see the person, breaking down existing social barriers and stereotypes. 

"The children also love the fact that it is a unique opportunity for them, it is a real conversation starter!"