Education & life skills
Education
Our Education and Life Skills programmes are the core curriculum that empowers our young people with the tools they need to thrive – not just as athletes, but as confident, resilient individuals ready for education, employment and life. Our nurturing approach means we move beyond theory, embedding these vital skills within the supportive, trusting relationships of our community.
Academic support:
We provide a stable, encouraging environment where academic growth is a key part of the journey. Dedicated weekly sessions offering targeted support in core subjects Maths, English and Science, helping to close attainment gaps and build academic confidence.
Our Education programme runs twice a week:
Tuesday (4 pm – 5 pm): Study Support
This session gives young people the chance to get help with the subjects they are studying from basic coursework up to GCSE level.
Saturday (9 am – 11 am): Tuition
We provide tuition for both the multi-skills group (ages 5-10) and our mainstream group (ages 10-21). During these sessions, we focus on the topic and questions students find challenging, helping them understand the subjects clearly and build the confidence to work independently
There is no added charge for our educational support.
Life skills
We equip our young people with the essential capabilities defined by our community as critical for their future. Our interactive workshops throughout the year focus on ten core life skills:
1. Listening
2. Presenting
3. Networking & social skills
4. Problem solving
5. Creativity
6. Staying positive
7. Aiming high
8. Discipline
9. Team work
10. Leadership
These aren’t just lessons; they are lived experiences. Young people practise teamwork during relay races, demonstrate discipline in training and build leadership by mentoring younger peers. Our integrated model ensures skills are learned, applied and reinforced every day, building resilience and self-belief. This entire journey is supported by the transformative, one-to-one relationships built through our dedicated Mentoring programme.
Knowledge and employability:
We hold regular sessions to get our older athletes ready for the world of work and further education. These could centre around CV writing, nutrition, finance and time management, with special guests often invited to share their own experiences. In addition, we hold visits to businesses across London so our young people can get a sense of what working life is like.
There is no extra charge for these sessions.