Full time education and sports development programme
No tuition fees for 16-18-year olds
Romford, London
Combine your passion for football with a full-time education and development programme, and benefit from an outstanding learning and teaching experience which will push you to achieve your best and set you on the path to establishing yourself with the industry.
COURSE START DATE
September 2020
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport
Individual offers may vary; however, you’ll normally need 4 GCSEs Level 4-9, preferably one being English or maths.
NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport
Individual offers may vary; however, you’ll normally need 5 GCSEs Level 4-9, including English and maths.
UCAS POINTS
Up to 168 UCAS points* available (equivalent to 3 A-Levels)
*Request a prospectus below for full breakdown of UCAS tariff points.
COST
This programme is government funded.
You will not need to pay tuition fees but other costs may be applicable.
You will study a nationally recognised qualification in sport, delivered by SCL.
Year 1 - Complete an NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity
Year 2 - Complete an NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity
Where required, you will also study maths and/or English GCSE or Functional Skills.
Request a prospectus below for 2020/21 course information.
SCL Education & Training are the UK’s leading independent provider of education through sport.
What is an NCFE Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity?
Developed with employers in mind, your NCFE qualification will combine a mix of practical and theoretical learning.
This qualification is designed to be taken by those wishing to progress to a career in the sport and physical activity sector and aims to provide you with the specialist knowledge, skills and understanding relating to the sport and physical activity sector.
Your NCFE Diploma will:
During your education and football development programme, you'll benefit from:
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 onto the programme.
West Ham United Second Chance Academy
West Ham United Second Chance Academy and SCL are giving teenage footballers, aged between 15 and 18 who have been released by their previous clubs, a second chance to continue their footballing journey in a full time football programme.
Throughout the country there are teenagers in the final months of their contracts who may never play another game for their club, among hundreds of other young players who have been told they will not be retained.
This presents huge challenges to players - both from a professional perspective but also in terms of their mental health. There will now be hundreds of players who will no doubt be anxious about what the future holds for them.
Usually players would be able to sign up to compete at assessment trials or apply to other professional clubs. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, trials are not able to take place which now leaves hundreds of academy players uncertain of their futures. This has left players fearing for their careers, facing an anxious and uncertain period ahead.
In a huge effort to avoid players from dropping out the game, West Ham United Second Chance Academy and SCL are supporting unsigned academy players with a guaranteed opportunity to win back their dreams of becoming a professional footballer through the player placement programme with a trial in front of the club’s senior scouting and management team. By offering this opportunity, the youngsters can take reassurance from an undoubtedly stressful time that there is a programme out there for them.
The West Ham United Second Chance Academy programme will also offer 15-18 year old released academy players with an unconditional offer to become a player on Academy programme whilst gaining valuable qualifications.
West Ham United Second Chance Academy illustrates its commitment to support young home-grown players and is excited to attract the massive pool of talented young footballers from across the south East of England.
To be part of this innovative and exciting programme, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. stating your name, dob, contact details and former club.
EDUCATION
Successful completion of your study programme will provide you with the option to apply for university. As part of your weekly tutorials, you will receive support and guidance with your UCAS and student finance applications.
APPRENTICESHIPS
If you decide to combine further study with employment, you will be eligible for an apprenticeship within the sport and leisure industry.
EMPLOYMENT
Upon successful completion of your study programme, you will receive information, support and guidance on a variety of aspects to support you in securing meaningful employment. This will form the basis of your tutorial sessions, in addition to the academic monitoring and target setting.
FOOTBALL
Studying with SCL provides you with an opportunity to play professional or non-professional football, as well as a pathway to progress to a USA Scholarship. An American Scholarship will allow you to continue your studies whilst training and competing at a high level.
COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION
A member of our SCL Student Services Team will then be in touch to provide more information about the programme and book you onto an education interview, if eligible.
EDUCATION INTERVIEW
Your telephone interview is your chance to find out more information about the programme and ask any questions that you may have.
An SCL Tutor will be using this time to find out more information about you and collect important information in preparation for your enrolment onto the programme.
CONDITIONAL OFFER
Following your telephone interview, if eligible, you will receive a conditional offer to start the programme in September 2020.
SPORTS TASTER
We will be in touch with you to arrange your next steps, which will give you the chance to find out more about the sport element of the programme.
This will be either a phone call with the Academy Manager or Coach or a training session, dependent on government restrictions being lifted.
ENROLMENT
We will review your qualifications and work with the club to confirm your acceptance onto the programme.
You will then be enrolled onto the programme, and we will look forward to seeing you in September!
JIM HAMPSHEIR
Jim has been at the West Ham United Academy for over 20 years in both a head coaching and recruitment role. Jim has been fortunate to be at the club and see a large number of incredible players come through the Academy of Football which include Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand, Jermain Defoe and more recently Mark Noble and James Tompkins.
Jim is now very excited with the prospect of developing more future stars for the club via the route of the ‘Second Chance Programme’ at West Ham United Academy.
West Ham United First Team Training Ground, Chadwell Heath, Saville Road RM6 6DT
SCL Education Group
West Ham United Foundation
