SPORTY pupils from Leaden Hall School were treated to a visit from Paralympian Ben Rushgrove.

The sprinter with cerebral palsy, who has set a world record for T36 classification 200m and has won silver and bronze Paralympic medals, gave an insightful talk at a morning assembly before showing children his medals.

The 27-year-old then took part in a sponsored exercise event with girls and staff members, teaching them seven different exercises including burpees and jumping lunges.

Head of Sports Jaci Langhorn said: β€œIt was such an inspirational day for our up-and-coming athletes here at Leaden Hall. Ben is a fantastic ambassador for sport and we were so lucky to meet him.”

The scheme, run by Sports for Schools, is designed to encourage young people to live a healthy life and enjoy physical activity.

The sponsorship money raised is split to provide sports equipment for schools and support international athletes.