Secondary Schools Provision

Secondary Schools

With community work spanning more than 35 years, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all backgrounds.

Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, employability, sports participation, health and community engagement. We have won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and cemented our reputation as a community-led football club.

We now operate in over 50 partnership schools across six boroughs, delivering quality-assured sport and education programmes –enhancing pupils’ physical wellbeing through a wide range of sporting activities.

Schools BFC CST operate in

“I have worked with Brentford for over 10 years and have found their support and expertise invaluable. The support they offer our staff in delivering high quality PE is fantastic. They work closely with us to ensure that the school’s needs are met, adapting where needed to ensure that targeted interventions and participation is in line with sport premium spend guidelines. Their coaches make a real effort to get to know the children, which allows them to build great relationships, ensuring high levels of engagement and success in sessions.”

Steven Cotton Assistant Head Teacher, St James’s Catholic Primary School

Secondary School Sport

The Trust deliver tailored PE and enrichment time for secondary schools across west London. This ranges from Year 7 students through to Sixth Form.

Our experienced and qualified coaches will aim to improve pupils’ technical, physical, social and psychological skills.

One of our key deliverables in secondary schools is football support, where we assist PE teachers running afternoon football sessions in conjunction with school guidelines.

In addition to this, we offer a comprehensive range of extra-curricular clubs during breakfast and after school. The sessions focus on developing key fundamental skills through a combination of technical practices and small-sided games.

We also provide qualified gymnastics coaching, with participants learning some of the fundamentals of the sport such as jumping, balancing and stretching. Sessions involve fun gymnastics themed games, before moving onto team training and routines, as well as PE CPD for teachers or PE lessons.

For more information, email us at schools@brentfordfccst.com

“We have been very pleased with the impact Brentford FC Community Sports Trust have had upon our sports and activities programme at TASIS. Martin and his team have provided excellent customer service and a high standard of delivery in several key areas. We are really impressed by the way they are consistently able to engage TASIS students with the quality of their delivery. The feedback from our students has been overwhelmingly positive, which has been a real highlight for us as a department.”

Marc Butler Director of Sports and Activities at TASIS

Premier League Inspires Programme

Premier League Inspires uses the appeal of the Premier League and professional football clubs to support 11 to 18 year-olds who are marginalised or at risk of not reaching their potential; supporting them as they move through the education system and early adulthood.

The Trust provides students with the opportunity to develop personal skills, confidence and positive relationships. We deliver a personalised and relevant curriculum as part of a long-term intervention.

Topics include Attitudes and Emotions; Skills, Attributes and Careers; Gangs and Outside Influences; Mental Health and Wellbeing; Leadership and Teambuilding.

Delivery takes place in school (half day, weekly) for 8-10 weeks and BFC CST coaches will provide an inspirational environment for students to build confidence, reflect on their abilities and develop a stronger foundation from which to progress to their next phases of education and development.

Programme aims:

. Ensure that students feel inspired and engaged.

. Enhance the wellbeing of participants.

. Improve students’ personal and practical skills, and awareness of business / careers.

. Support participants engagement using the theme of football and sport to improve their attitude, relationships and behaviour –increasing their ability to achieve their goals.

. Increase participants’ confidence, self-esteem, teamwork and communication skills.

“I have taken a lot away from the programme. My experience with Brentford has been rewarding, as I got the opportunity to work with new peers, and it helped me to learn a lot of new skills which I will now develop and work on.”

Year 9 Student

“New friendships have been developed, and the confidence of the quieter students has improved in and around school.”

Assistant Head Teacher, Ellen Wilkinson School

Secondary Schools

Participants from Ellen Wilkinson School graduate from our Premier League Inspires programme

STEM Programme in Partnership with Worley

The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Programme in partnership with Worley focuses on improving accessibility to STEM sessions for those who may face barriers which impact their confidence and interests in STEM subjects and careers.

The programme is aimed at Key Stages 2 to 5, and offers a range of unique opportunities including workshops, industry mentoring, engaging careerfocused projects and the ability to interact directly with Worley staff.

The aims of these projects are:

To encourage practical hands-on experience with STEM subjects.

To improve confidence and encourage an interest in STEM subjects.

To increase understanding of the diverse career pathways available within the sector.

To provide engaging workshops supported or hosted by Worley volunteers.

How programmes are delivered:

. Primary school workshops and assemblies.

. Secondary school workshops and assemblies.

. 1:1 and small group mentoring.

. External trips and insight visits.

For more on these transformative STEM initiatives and to explore how your school can participate, please contact: schools@brentfordfccst.com

Gymnastics Sessions

Our Gymnastics programme provides a variety of gymnastics sessions for ages 16 months through to 18 years old. The sessions are run by our team of specialist qualified gymnastics coaches.

We provide preschool and recreational gymnastics sessions at our hub at Gunnersbury Park, teaching a range of floor, vault, and acrobatic skills.

Our extra-curricular school sessions provide a fun and safe environment for participants who are new to the sport to learn skills and grow in confidence.

We also run clubs for competitive school teams who compete at a regional and national level.

For more information about our Gymnastics programme, please contact:

schools@brentfordfccst.com

“The gymnastics squad and club are really benefitting from having a gymnastics specialist training them with knowledge and enthusiasm. The coaches are super keen and push them to be the best they can be. They want to enter teams into a competition, something we have not done before.”

Ellen Elfick Director of Sport at Godolphin and Latymer School

Secondary Schools

Post 16 Education

The Trust’s Post 16 programme is aimed at boys and girls aged 16-19 who are interested in combining their education with a high-quality football coaching and competitive match experience. It is a two-year, full-time education and football development programme delivered in partnership with a range of schools and colleges. We offer Sports Diploma or A-level options.

Our Post 16 programme offers young players with potential, an opportunity to receive a high-quality football education experience, enabling them to improve in a player-centred environment and to achieve qualifications through education. Post 16 students attend weekly training sessions, delivered by FA

and UEFA qualified coaching staff at our Gunnersbury Park venue, whilst also completing educational qualifications alongside.

The Post 16 Programme has a strong partnership with all education providers, placing young people’s education at the forefront as we promote a positive and professional attitude, enabling all to succeed.

The programme:

Supports the recruitment of new students interested in a blended education and sport offer

. Retains current students assessing their options beyond Year 11

. Offers an opportunity for further qualifications that support future employability including coaching Football Association Level 1

Example of a week in the life of a Post 16 student:

Ability-Bees SEN Schools Programme

Our Ability-Bees SEN (Special Educational Needs) Schools programme delivers tailored PE coaching sessions in schools. Using the power of football and multi-sports, we ensure all pupils with special educational needs have equal opportunities to develop in mainstream sport, in a friendly, fun and supportive learning environment.

Our experienced and qualified coaches will aim to improve pupils’ fundamental movement & personal skills including teamwork and communication.

We also offer a comprehensive range of extra-curricular clubs at breakfast, lunch-time and after-school.

The aims of the programme are to:

. Improve children’s physical and/or mental wellbeing, through competitive and non-competitive sport & physical activity.

. Improve children’s understanding of personal skills and values needed to achieve their goals/ambitions.

. Boost children’s confidence and self-esteem.

. Offer wider participation opportunities for specialist, primary & secondary schools delivering SEN football & multi-sport festivals and competitions.

. Enhance the knowledge, skills and confidence of teachers to improve PE delivery, providing tools and resources including session plans and student performance reviews.

. Support and signpost young people with learning & physical disabilities into further participation pathways in sport.

For more, please contact our Disability Manager – Strategy & Participation, via: schools@brentfordfccst.com

Secondary Schools

Focus30 Programme

Focus30 supports secondary students facing barriers to learning and struggling to manage their own behaviour, impacting on their achievements in school. Focus30 provides positive role models and focuses on changing attitudes and reducing school exclusions, diverting students away from risk-taking actions and changing direction of travel away from offending or negative behaviour.

Trust coaches work with small groups of targeted students (Year 7-9) for half a day each week for 8 weeks. Focus30 has two elements which sees students take part in a classroom lesson working through key identified topics, followed by a practical sports session.

Selection Criteria

Schools select students who consistently struggle due to a variety of barriers they’re facing with behaviour in school.

The key referral & monitoring factors include:

. High behaviour points (allocated to students for negative actions such as - disruptive or impulsive behaviour, distracts classmates, poor attitude, regularly challenges authority)

. High number of removals from lessons throughout the term

. Poor attendance

High number of exclusions

. At risk of exclusion

81% reductions in exclusions

“I wanted to have a better, positive attitude towards school. The emotions workshop really made me think about all the different emotions I can be feeling at the same time and how to express them in a positive way.”

Year 9 Student

“It’s been amazing. We have seen improvement in behaviour, communication, and an understanding as to how student behaviour effects their ability to learn.”

Assistant Head Teacher, Chiswick School

Careers & Employability Programme

The Trust’s Youth and Employability department offer several programmes which are focused on developing the employability and future aspirations of children and young people in west London.

Our Careers and Employability programmes offer unique opportunities and industry insights. Young people are supported in improving their confidence, gaining transferable skills, and utilising their interests to plan for the future. Our programmes can directly support your school with Gatsby Benchmarks.

The aims of the programmes are:

. To increase children and young people’s understanding of different career sectors

. To increase young people’s participation in skill-building activities To encourage young people to work on achieving short and long-term goals

. To support young people to improve their future prospects

These programmes vary from age 11-18 and include:

1. BFC CST work experience (Spring and Summer Schemes)

2. Industry insight events and workshops (Brentford FC CST and other employers including: Indeed, J.P. Morgan and Sky)

3. Half-term and holiday skills / career programmes

4. Support at school careers and employability workshops

5. Job fairs and employer connections

For more information about our Careers and Employability programmes please contact:

skillslab@brentfordfccst.com

For work experience related queries: workexperience@brentfordfccst.com

Secondary Schools

BFC CST Mentoring

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust coaches provide weekly 1:1 support for young people to help manage challenging behaviour, social and emotional needs, and assist them with strategies for dealing with difficulties in their lives.

A safe space is created, enabling young people to build a trusted relationship with a BFC CST mentor. This supports progress both in and out of school.

1:1 Mentoring Support for targeted individuals:

. Lack of engagement with school/school refuser.

. Low self-esteem/confidence.

. Would benefit from positive male/female role model & environment.

. Socially isolated/Exclusion.

. On the edge of youth justice system, robberies and substance use.

. At risk of child exploitation or being criminally sexually exploited.

. Complex family challenges.

. Undiagnosed SEND which leads to challenging behaviour.

How schools can make referrals:

We work closely with a network of statutory and community services across west London.

If your school would like more information regarding our mentoring support and pupil referrals, please contact: education@brentfordfccst.com

“I feel that my confidence has really grown because of the programme. It made me feel confident to express myself which helps me.”

Student

“I have seen a real difference in her confidence and self-esteem. I feel that the sessions allow her to express her feelings, which transferred into positive communication. Her teachers have also seen a difference, so thank you.”

Parent

NCS Local Experiences

NCS is a government-funded programme that brings together young people aged between 15 and 17, and engages them in a unique programme. NCS is designed to empower teenagers as they transition into young adults, engaging them in activities that challenge, build confidence, forge new connections and develop new skills that help them stand out.

The programme is made up of 3 different experiences young people can participate in throughout the year. Experiences are themes around Life Skills, Social Action and Volunteering, Employability and the World of Work.

What do young people get from taking part in NCS?

Experiences are designed in line with the Skills Builder framework to support young people developing essential skills as well as supporting your school to achieve success in Ofsted assessments, and hit Gatsby Benchmarks as part of your existing curriculum.

Young People who complete the programme receive a signed certificate from the Prime Minister, University and Post-School Pathway support, additional Training opportunities and

connection to the NCS London Youth Network.

We have different programmes to suit every young person, including Holiday Programmes, Bespoke Schools programmes, Term Time programmes.

Our existing changemakers group has been a huge success over the past 3 years and has supported young people transitioning to staff members.

If you are interested in finding out more info, or to book an assembly or workshop, please contact:

ncs-schools@brentfordfccst.com

Our New Community Stadium Hub

Overlooking the Gtech Community Stadium, home of Brentford FC, the Trust’s new Community Stadium Hub offers a versatile booking space in the heart of west London perfect for your next event.

The venue, which opened to the public in September 2022, caters to various sizes and layouts suitable for hosting Team Away Days, Conferences, Award Ceremonies, Social and Networking Events, Private Tutoring and more.

Providing flexibility with spaces ranging in capacity from 30 to 100 people, the Community Stadium Hub offers a Boardroom, Classrooms and an Open Event Space with theatre projector screen. All our spaces have access to kitchen facilities and we are only a short two minute walk from Kew Bridge station with direct links into and out of Central London.

Combining our inclusive room hire options with west London location, we’re able to delight guests and delegates at a range of events. Our spaces focus on your event requirements and flexibility.

We offer various catering options through an external supplier and can cater to dietary requirements. The Trust’s experienced events team will be on-hand throughout your booking to ensure your event runs smoothly.

Simply get in touch to discuss our event spaces, packages and how to find us whether you’re travelling across London or further afield. Please contact: eventspace@brentfordfccst.com

Secondary Schools

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"The event space was easily accessed via public transport for delegates. The kitchen was available to use throughout the day. It was a clean, tidy and presentable professional space."

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