CP Sport has six National Development Officers whose role is to develop and implement a programme of events and coaching opportunities. Activities in a variety of sports are delivered from grass roots level.

The Development Officers mainly work with children and students between 5 and 19. Opportunities are provided for people with cerebral palsy or a physical disability.

Recent events have been: multi sports days, sport-specific days in athletics, table cricket and football and swimming development days.

The Development Officers' work includes:

• Research into areas for new development and extension of opportunities within existing priority sports under CP Sport's remit (athletics, boccia, football, table cricket and swimming).
• Adaptation of sports for those with a severe disability.
• Attending national events organized by CP Sport and other agencies.
• Developing links with schools, clubs, hospitals as well as individuals.
• Forging links with external agencies delivering similar programmes.
• Providing advice to teachers and students about GCSE P.E. and including disabled students in PE lessons.

The National Development Officers can provide a day to meet the requirements of a school or club.