The Department for Education has now confirmed that the PE and Sport Premium will continue to support physical activity and PE into the new academic year. In addition to the 320m grant, 10.1 million will be invested into sports facilities and swimming pools. The announcement was welcomed by dozens of sports and activities organisations who had written an open letter to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson, in support of the grant.

With the spotlight now on health, activity and wellbeing for pupils’, across the country, schools will need that extra support if they are to meet their physical activity targets. Whilst information as to the parameters of using the underspend has yet to be released, extending, supporting and developing physical activity are sure to be of paramount importance.

First Step Training is here to prepare a generation of coaches to meet the needs of their school partners. Our Level 2 and Level 3 certificates in Supporting the Delivery of PE and School Sport, lay a solid foundation for healthy lifestyles and habits. They include a mixture of guided, online and practical learning with prerequisites, that keep those with a variety of experience levels, the scope to expand their support for your school partners.

Developed in partnership with the Association for Physical Education (afPE) and industry for practical on-site use. We also provide a clear understanding of educational infrastructure, support and development methodology, that will help you both navigate and develop your school partnerships.

For more information or to invest in the future of your business with industry-leading FST courses, get in touch with the team today.