This programme is designed to support Year 10 and Year 11 learners who may be at risk of disengagement, exclusion, poor attendance or becoming NEET. The offer uses sport, mentoring, leadership, employability and personal development to help learners rebuild confidence, improve motivation and progress towards a positive post 16 pathway.
Course Modules
Learners will develop the skills needed to assist with sport and physical activity. They will work on
communicating clearly, organising equipment, including others and understanding their
responsibilities when helping to lead an activity.
Establishing leadership skills: identify strengths, set targets and practise the behaviours needed
to work well with others.
Planning and assisting with activities: prepare suitable activities, help lead them under direct
supervision and review what worked.
The qualification develops supervised sports leadership. It does not qualify a learner to coach
independently.
Awarding Body
Leadership Skills Foundation Level 1 Qualification in Sports Leadership
Student Expected Outcomes
The main outcome is achievement of the Level 1 qualification, subject to assessment, alongside a
practical plan for what comes next. We will also work towards:
Better attendance and engagement, measured against the learner’s starting point.
More confidence communicating, working with others and taking responsibility.
A portfolio of activity plans, leadership evidence and reflections.
A CV, careers research and application support suited to their next step.
A clear transition plan, with any remaining actions and support recorded
Key Stage course delivered to
KS4
Admissions Criteria
The course is for pupils at risk of disengagement, exclusion, poor attendance or becoming NEET.
It will suit learners who respond to practical activity and consistent adults, including those who
need support with confidence, communication or emotional regulation.
Referrals will be agreed with the school and CAP following a discussion about the learner’s needs,
interests and support plan. Activities will be adapted so that sporting ability is not a barrier to taking
part
Staff Experience
Sessions will be led by experienced sports coaches. Qualification tutors and assessors will have
the training required by the awarding body. Group size and staffing will reflect the needs of the
learners, with appropriate enhanced DBS checks and clear safeguarding lead arrangements
Delivery Area
Fitness Centre for sports and football
Programme length
Up to an Academic Year
Transport Provided
No
Days Of Delivery
Secondary - Tues/Thurs
Times of Delivery
9:30am-2:30pm
Staff Ratio
Up to six pupils, with staffing planned at a maximum of three pupils per adult and adjusted to individual needs.
