Currently available courses for sports leaders. Please note the minimum age for each course before making a booking. A cancellation form can be found at the bottom of the page.
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TOP LINK LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (KS3)
Where: University of Chester, Crab Lane, Fearnhead, Warrington
When: 24th March 2010, 9am arrivals and registration, depart 2.30pm
What: A Leadership event for groups of 4 KS3 pupils taking their first step into sports volunteering. The conference will focus on the roles that young people will undertake in sports leadership within their own school and challenge them to use these to organise activity for their peers or for younger children.
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TOP LINK LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (EBD KS3)
Where: University of Chester, Crab Lane, Fearnhead, Warrington
When: 25th March 2010, 9am arrival and registration, 230pm depart
What: A Leadership event for groups of 2 KS3 pupils identified as having emotional or behavioural needs, who would benefit from taking their first steps into sports volunteering. The conference will focus on the roles that young people will undertake in sports leadership within their own school through a series of highly engaging and practical activities, and challenge them to use these to organise activity for their peers or for younger children.
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Looking for that something extra after the Leadership Academy – Funding to help get you Qualified
Get Qualified NW is a funded programme helping individuals gain qualifications across the Sport, Outdoors and Health & Fitness sectors. It is a fantastic opportunity to receive real financial support for your training. This programme is also open for employers who have a group of staff who would benefit from upskilling.
Start and End dates: November 2009 to June 2011 (certification by June 2011)
19+ years; Live and / or Work in the NW Region; Employed (paid or unpaid/ volunteering).
For further information on how to apply and criteria to be met please click on the link below.
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SPORTS LEADER COURSES RUN BY THE NSPCC (PEACE CENTRE)
Want to be a Sports Leader? Then register NOW to secure your place!
Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership (QCA)
- Leading as a role model
- Planning and organisation
- Communication Skills
- Fair play and listening to children
- The role of the official
- Fit for sport
Level 2 Award in Sports Leadership (QCA) 16+
- The same as level 1 plus
- Emergency first aid
- Listening to children and safeguarding in sport
- Inclusion and adapting
- Planning competitions
Summer Programme
Starts Monday 12th – 16th July 2010
Volunteer training week beginning 19th July 2010
Summer Sports Festival 26th – 30th July 2010
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE SPORTY TO TAKE PART IN THESE COURSES
LEADERSHIP SKILLS ARE USEFUL FOR WHATEVER YOU DECIDE TO DO IN LIFE!
For further information please click here
For a copy of the parental consent form please click here.
For the referral form please click here and for the Reasons for Referral form click here.
If you have any questions please contact course leader Alex Wright on alex.wright@nspcc.org.uk
Cancellations
To cancel sports leaders course places, click here.