Yesterday was GCSE results day which meant the Trust got to meet the new students that wanted to sign up for our BTEC in Sports which starts in September.

With a steady flow of students visiting our offices with their results, we were kept busy inputting details and scanning documents throughout the day signing up the new students.

Greg Aspin Head of Education commented, ‘ It’s a great course for those that enjoy playing football and want to continue their education to be able to combine the two all under the Accrington Stanley name. I’m looking forward to teaching the lads that have signed up so far and hope others will sign up before term starts so not to miss out.’

If you are aged 16-18 and love football then why not sign up for our BTEC in Sports. We offer a Level 2 and a Level 3 which both consist of education and training.

The BTEC Level 2 in Sport is a 1 year course which involves education, work experience, practical training and matches. The course follows the same structure as a college meaning students will find themselves in Monday-Friday within the hours of 9am-4pm term time only.

The minimum requirements for this course are 2 D’s or above at GCSE level. Students who enrol onto this programme will study with us for 12 months, when they complete the qualification they will start the BTEC Level 3 programme the following academic year.

The BTEC Level 3 in Sport is a 2 year course which involves education, work experience, practical training and matches. The course follows the same structure as a college meaning students will find themselves in Monday-Friday within the hours of 9am-4pm term time only.

Course Details:

• Study a Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport – Equivalent to 3 A-Levels and allows entrance to University
• Full time 2 year course based at Accrington Stanley Football Club.
• All work is done on laptops via a state of the art virtual learning platform approved by the Department for Education.
• Up to 17.5 hours of education per week at the stadium.
• 4.5 hours of 11aside Football and Futsal training per week.
• Compete in the English Colleges Category 3 11aside League.
• Futsal league fixtures against other professional clubs as well as 7 and 11-aside matches.

Entry Requirements:

• Available to students aged 16-18 on completion of their GCSE’s.
• A minimum of 4 GCSE’s or equivalent at C or above.
• A keen interest in the football or sports industry.
•  Benefits:
• Exit routes into University or foundation degrees.
• Undertake coaching qualifications and refereeing qualifications.
• Work experience opportunities in the sport and leisure industry.
• Become a futsal player competing in the FLT Futsal League.
• Play against clubs such as Preston, Blackpool, Leeds etc.
• Professionally coached by Accrington Stanley coaches.
• Become part of Accrington Stanley Football Club, represent the club, wear the kit and study at the stadium.
• Watch the first team play in League Two matches at the stadium.

Go to http://www.stanleytrust.co.uk/football-education-scholarships/ for more information or call 01254 304071.