Your school days are all about learning something new – and one group of youngsters were delighted to have some jam-packed lessons on something brand new.

Pupils at Kirkland Academy, Lamplugh, have been introduced to the world of wheelchair basketball, with the help of a master of the sport, Nat Pattinson.

During the fun-filled day, everyone at the school joined in with the sessions, learning how to use the wheelchairs, and how to play a fantastic game of basketball in them.

From Early Years to Year Six, each and every child enjoyed the class, and even had the opportunity to ask Nat about life in a wheelchair – something that really "opened their eyes".

"Our pupils don't often engage with people who have disabilities, and so they really learnt a lot from meeting and talking to Nat," higher level teaching assistant, Helen Shore, said.

"It really opened their eyes, and it was a nice way to help them understand more about inclusion, and show them how people like Nat use their wheelchairs all the time to get around in life."

She added: "It showed them just how strong people are, and it was a really great experience for them."

Carlisle man Nat – who has played the sport for Great Britain and Cumbria – has visited more than 400 schools across the country, inspiring children with his story while allowing them to experience just how much fun wheelchair basketball is.

And it wasn't just the pupils who had a brilliant time learning so much, as Helen herself found the day to be inspiring – and plenty of fun.

"It was an absolutely brilliant day," she said.

"All the children had so much fun – I had a go and I didn't want the day to end, it was fantastic!

She added: "Thank you so much to Nat for coming along – we're already really hoping to have him back again next year, so the children can have another great day with him."