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13/09/2026

The same right, but different levels of clarity

The same legal foundation does not necessarily produce the same level of clarity across educational stages.

In Cyprus, the legal basis for education during prolonged illness applies to both primary and secondary pupils. For secondary education, however, the current Home Education Programme provides a detailed pathway and explicitly exempts pupils from PE when programme enrolment exceeds one term.

For primary education, current evidence confirms that home education exists, but the policy analysis did not identify an equivalent operational rule specifying PE provision, subject allocation, or a PE-specific exemption.

This difference matters. Inclusive educational continuity requires clarity not only about whether education continues, but also about which subjects continue, how they are adapted, and how participation can evolve as health conditions change.

12/07/2026

26/06/2026

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JOY Talk | Judo as a Compass in a Changing World

A conversation with Dr. Simone Ciaccioni on judo as a way of connecting people across generations and everyday contexts. The discussion also touches HOPE-hope.msca, where the same idea extends into hospital environments; bringing movement, learning, and human connection to young patients.

🔗 Read the full interview: https://judojoy.eu/joy-talks/

08/06/2026

Good support depends on good communication.

When schools, families, and healthcare professionals communicate effectively, children with medical needs are more likely to experience continuity, understanding, and appropriate support. Poor communication, by contrast, may lead to delays, interruptions, and exclusion.

The HOPE project recognises communication and collaboration as essential foundations for meaningful hospital education and physical education.

01/05/2026

👏👏👏 hope.msca website!

🌐 The “HOPE Research activities” webpage is now online.

The HOPE project, Hospital Schools’ Guidelines on Physical Education, includes scientific publications and events, as well as dissemination and public engagement activities.

The new webpage “HOPE Research activities” has been launched within the HOPE website hosted by the University of Rome “Foro Italico”.

This page will collect and present the project initiatives in chronological order, offering a transparent overview of research outputs, communication activities, dissemination events, and opportunities for public engagement.

It is another step towards sharing the development of HOPE with researchers, educators, healthcare professionals, partners, and the wider community interested in Physical Education in hospital schools.

🔗 Visit the HOPE website to discover the research activities:

https://www.uniroma4.it/index.php/research/laboratories-and-research-centers/hope-hospital-schools-guidelines-on-physical-education/hope-research-activities/?lang=en

20/04/2026

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Not all hospital school experiences are the same.

Physical education in hospital contexts must take into account age, health condition, treatment burden, fatigue, safety, emotional state, and continuity with schooling. This is why one-size-fits-all approaches are unlikely to be sufficient.

The HOPE project is working towards guidance that recognises diversity across hospital school contexts and supports more appropriate, adaptable, and inclusive practice.

06/04/2026

JOY - Judo connecting Older and Younger generations innovative intergenerational judo online tool! 💗🥋

Project JOY is developing 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥 designed to support judo coaches in delivering inclusive, high-quality sessions across generations.

By the end of this year, the JOY Online Tool will be available on the IJF Academy platform, offering a structured and accessible learning experience grounded in practical coaching needs.

🔍 What can judo coaches expect?
✔️ A clear, modular learning pathway tailored to real coaching environments
✔️ Engaging video-based content to support technical and methodological development
✔️ Interactive learning features, including quizzes and self-assessment tools
✔️ Scenario-based activities to strengthen decision-making in coaching practice
✔️ Flexible access across devices; learn anytime, anywhere.

Developed within an international framework and supported by the Erasmus+ Sport programme, the tool aims to enhance coaching competencies while promoting intergenerational inclusion in judo.

Stay connected 😉 something valuable for your coaching journey is on the way.

30/03/2026

This initiative is indeed a very valuable opportunity for researchers! hope.msca great work!

The HOPE project is funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) under the Horizon Europe programme.

MSCA supports researchers at all stages of their careers by promoting international mobility, advanced training, and collaboration across countries and sectors. Through these opportunities, MSCA contributes to strengthening research excellence and innovation in Europe and beyond.

https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/

Within this framework, the HOPE project develops international, evidence-informed guidelines to improve physical education opportunities for children and adolescents in hospital schools.