Collection of initiatives aiming at promoting:
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awareness of importance of sport at school level
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social inclusion and prevent early school leaving
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an ethical approach to sport
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all types of sports at school level
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Title of the initiative:
Links Park Community Trust

Web site of the initiative:

Date of the Event:
July 2015 - ongoing

Country:
United Kingdom

City:
Angus

Sport:
Football

Aims:
promotion of all types of sports
promotion of an ethical approach to sport
promotion of awareness of importance of sport at school level
promotion of social inclusion and prevention of early school leaving through sport

Description of the initiatives:
The ‘Play-Makers’ programme aims to develop personal and employability skills through the various activities and tasks that are undertaken, and participants will be supported in capturing and demonstrating these new-found attributes, not only in their CV, but also verbally during interview.
Utilising the facilities provided by Links Park Stadium in Montrose (the home of Montrose Football Club), Links Park Community Trust (LPCT) in partnership with Angus Council, wish to offer a 14-week programme (1 day a week) for those aged 16-19 and not in employment, education and/or training.
Using sport, and in particular football, as an alternative and somewhat appealing context to learning, we aim to deliver an innovative programme of fun yet challenging activities that develop skills for life and work.
The ‘Play-Makers’ programme, which launches towards the end of September aims to develop personal and employability skills through the various activities and tasks that are undertaken, and participants will be supported in capturing and demonstrating these new-found attributes, not only in their CV, but also verbally during interview
Participants will be encouraged to explore the role that Sport can play in developing key life and employability skills, whilst also investigating the extensive range of occupations that exist within and as a result of Sport and the personal attributes and skills required to fulfil such. The group will benefit from undertaking a practical work placement of their choosing, with opportunities being provided at LPCT but also fellow Community Sports Hub clubs and organisations. Whether taking on the role of a coach, photographer or shop assistant amongst others, participants will gain experience of planning, delivering and evaluating a personal work schedule. Nationally recognised training and certification will also be offered as part of the course, in areas such as First Aid and Leadership amongst others.

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