Young Leaders Programme

In addition to our work in schools, we deliver leadership training for children of all ages. Much of our inclusive competition, festival and event programme is delivered in-person by young people we have trained as officials, organisers, referees and timekeepers.

We run young leadership training and development opportunities in primary and secondary schools, through tailored programmes such as real leaders, primary school sports crew training, leadership academies and the ‘Step into Sport’ programme for children with special educational needs.

Young people are provided with training on leadership skills and many also receive sports-specific training, enabling them to lead at events like the annual School Games, with over 300 young leaders helping deliver the event.