Sports Village taking action after disabled users verbally abused when trying to park

A NORTH Lincolnshire school is taking steps to address misuse of accessible parking bays at its site, which are affecting an inclusive football club's participants.

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Baysgarth Sports Village, part of Baysgarth School site in Barton-upon-Humber, hosts three training sessions a week for Barton Inclusive Football Club. Founded in 2019, the club gives a space and opportunity for individuals with additional needs or long-term mental health difficulties. It has over 300 members and 50 volunteers.

In recent months, club participants have experienced difficulties and verbal abuse accessing disabled bays at Baysgarth Sports Village, with other individuals misusing the bays. The club raised the issue with the school in May, when made aware of it.

Baysgarth School’s head and federation lead, Jade Driscoll, said the school is “deeply concerned” by the recent incidents. Actions it is taking include a reporting system, improved signage, and staff monitoring during peak periods.