Lowestoft Town FC Academy

COURSE
A 2-year, full-time education and football development programme for 16-18 year olds. 

Year 1 - BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport
Year 2 - BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport

UCAS POINTS
Up to 280

LEAGUE
SCL League & The National League Under 19 Alliance 

COST
FREE for 16-18 year olds - There will be a subsidised cost for purchasing training kit

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4 GCSES A-C or 8-4 preferably one Maths or English

FOOTBALL TRAINING
Lowestoft Town FC Crown Meadow. Love Road NR32 2PA

EDUCATION PROVIDER
SCL Education Group

COURSE START DATE
September 2019

LOCATION
Lowestoft Town FC Crown Meadow. Love Road NR32 2PA

EXIT ROUTES
Access to University, Apprenticeships, play professional and semi-professional football,  Football coaching, Sport, Leisure and Fitness jobs.

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1. BOOK YOUR TRIAL
   
   • Select your chosen Academy and Book trial
   • Provide the information requested
     
     
2. ATTEND TRIAL
   
   • Demonstrate your skills
   • Successful players will be offered an interview
     
     
3. INTERVIEW
   • One hour Education interview
   • Your chance to ask any questions about the education programme and show your passion for sport
     
     
4. PRESENTATION
   • For you and your parents
   • Hear about the Education and Football programme
   • Meet the SCL teachers and Academy coaches
   • Understand your exit routes when you graduate from the academy
   • Ask any questions

If successful you will be given a conditional offer and then accepted depending on your results in August.

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Players will study a variety of nationally-recognised qualifications within sport, coaching and fitness managed by SCL. 

• Year 1 - BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport
  
• Year 2 - BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport

Where required students will study Maths and English GCSE or Functional Skills.

SCL Education Group is one of the UK’s leading independent providers of education through sport. 

• Government approved post-16 private education provider
• Experts in the field of sport and education delivery with over 15 years' experience
• Nationally recognised for high quality advice and guidance 
• Programmes delivered in real sports environments 
• Proven Progression routes

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In addition to classroom based learning delivered by our outstanding teachers and training by highly qualified coaches, students will have access Pro-VLE, our Digital Learning Environment. Pro-VLE has been specifically designed to create a personalised, first class, digital learning experience for our students and has been tailored to support their education and development.

• Access study resources any place and at any time
• Simple submission of assignments online
• Students can interact with their class, teachers and coaches using Yammer
• Direct access to timetables, learner plans and emails 
• Immediate access to tutor support
• Coaches will share Football performance and grades directly with students online
• A section of the Pro-VLE solely dedicated to information, advice and guidance on Career Progression
• Policies, Procedures, bursary forms and safeguarding information available at the click of a button
• FREE Microsoft Office 365

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• Play in the Football in the SCL League & The National League Under 19 Alliance 
• Daily training from highly qualified FA coaches
• Guidance on individual football fitness
• Nutritional advice
• Regular appraisal to monitor development both on and off the pitch

There will be a subsidised cost for purchasing training kit at the start of the season. Further details about this will be provided upon the player’s acceptance into The Football Academy.

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The Football Academy will be based at Lowestoft Town FC Crown Meadow. Love Road NR32 2PA