This structured Alternative Provision programme uses non-contact boxing to re-engage learners in education while developing physical wellbeing, confidence, resilience, self-discipline and positive behaviour for learning.
Learners develop boxing fundamentals, including stance, guard, footwork, controlled combinations, defensive movement and fitness. These practical activities are combined with learning around nutrition, hydration, sleep, physical resilience, mental-health awareness, emotional regulation, teamwork, goal setting and positive decision-making.
English and mathematics Functional Skills are embedded throughout the programme and applied within meaningful boxing, health and wellbeing activities.
Course Modules
Learners complete an initial assessment and work towards Open Awards Functional Skills accreditation at the level appropriate to their individual starting point and readiness. Accreditation opportunities include:
* AQA Unit Award Scheme units in boxing, physical exercise, confidence, resilience and mental-health awareness
* Open Awards Functional Skills in English and mathematics
* Potential Open Awards Physical Health and Mental Wellbeing qualifications
* Entry Level pathways for secondary-aged learners
* Level 1 and Level 2 progression opportunities for a Post-16 programme
Block 1: Foundations, safety and personal confidence Safety, expectations, movement, stance, guard, core punches, footwork, introductory defence, exercise and wellbeing, confidence and self-discipline),
Block 2: Technique, resilience and wellbeing Advanced footwork, angles, combinations, defence progression, nutrition, sleep, hydration, recovery, mental-health awareness and boxing knowledge.)
Block 3: Independent application, leadership and progression(Combination design, learner-led warm-ups and circuits, confidence through challenge, help-seeking, research, session planning, leadership and progression.)
The programme supports learners to:
* Re-engage with education and improve attendance and participation
* Develop confidence, resilience and emotional regulation
* Build positive relationships and improve teamwork and communication
* Strengthen English and mathematics skills
* Gain recognised accreditation and qualifications
* Prepare for reintegration, further education, training or employment
Awarding Body
AQA UAS and Open Awards
Student Expected Outcomes
Re-engage with learning and establish more consistent attendance, punctuality and participation. Develop safe non-contact boxing technique, fitness knowledge and healthier routines. Strengthen confidence, resilience, emotional regulation, self-discipline and positive decision-making. Improve communication, teamwork, reflection, problem-solving and independence. Make measurable progress in English and mathematics and work towards appropriate Open Awards Functional Skills accreditation. Build an evidence portfolio showing progress, achievement and readiness for education, training or employment.
Key Stage course delivered to
Key Stage 3 and 4
Admissions Criteria
Suitable for: Learners who may be disengaged from mainstream education, at risk of exclusion or require a practical, relational and smaller-setting approach.
The programme may be commissioned as part of a part-time Alternative Provision placement, preventative intervention, reintegration plan, EOTAS package or wider education programme. Delivery is non-contact and adapted to each learner’s age, ability, needs, starting point and agreed placement outcomes.
Staff Experience
All Boxing Coaches who have experience of training for England boxing.
