SCHOOL CHALLENGES
Three Terms. Two Challenges. One Active School Community.
Saints Southwest School Challenges are professionally managed whole-school events combining physical activity, fun, personal achievement and voluntary fundraising.
Across the academic year, schools can take part in our Skipping Challenge and Penalty Shootout Challenge, with a flexible Summer Term option to repeat, celebrate or build on the year's success.
A SIMPLE ANNUAL PROGRAMME
SKIPPING CHALLENGE
Start the year moving.
An inclusive whole-school skipping challenge focused on participation, effort and personal achievement.
Children have the opportunity to practise, improve and take on their own Saints Southwest Skipping Challenge.
Every child can take part, regardless of ability or fundraising.
[Discover the Skipping Challenge]
PENALTY SHOOTOUT CHALLENGE
Three penalties. One exciting challenge.
Every pupil gets the opportunity to take three penalties and represent their class as part of a fun, school-wide challenge.
Children don't need to be footballers. The emphasis is on participation, enjoyment, teamwork and having a go.
[Discover the Penalty Shootout Challenge]
MORE THAN A FUNDRAISING EVENT
Saints Southwest School Challenges are designed to create a positive whole-school experience.
GET CHILDREN ACTIVE
Inclusive physical challenges that encourage every pupil to participate.
BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER
Connect pupils, classes, staff, families and the wider school community.
GENERATE ADDITIONAL SCHOOL FUNDING
Families and supporters can make voluntary contributions towards the campaign, with the school receiving an agreed School Funding Share.
KEEP WORKLOAD LOW
Saints Southwest manages the programme so your staff don't have to.
TRAINEESHIPS
At the Saints Southwest, our traineeship programme runs across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. This provides fantastic opportunities to gain vital work experience, as well as the chance to learn and develop key skills needed in the coaching and education industry. The main objective of the traineeship programme is to put every trainee in an employable position.
Traineeships are delivered over a 12-week period and are open to 16 to 24-year-olds wanting to learn more about a career in sport, football, coaching and education.
Across the 12-week period, you will complete more than 100 hours of work experience in the industry of your choice, undertake Functional Skills (Maths and English) and participate in educational workshops based on employability skills. Traineeship opportunities include...
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Community Coaching
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Football Development Coaching (including Academy)
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Physical Education
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Marketing & Communications
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Performance Analysis
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Sports/Football Development
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Fundraising and Events
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Administration
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Business Management
APPRENTICESHIPS
At the Saints Southwest, our apprenticeship programme runs across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, providing fantastic opportunities to gain employment – learning and developing key skills with and 'hands-on' job method. The main objective of the apprenticeship programme is to maximise education alongside gaining valuable experience in your chosen field to promote and enhance career aspirations.
The apprenticeship programme can be delivered over one, two or three years, adding depth to the individual's qualifications and experience. Apprenticeships are open to everyone of all ages and backgrounds, in fields such as:
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Community Coaching
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Football Development coaching (including Academy)
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Physical Education
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Marketing & Communications
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Performance Analysis
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Sports/Football Development
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Fundraising and Events
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Administration
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Business Management
INTERNSHIPS
At Saints Southwest we understand how hard it can be as a post-graduate – leaving a life of full-time education, studying for your future and seeking the perfect job in your chosen field.
We have had many successes over the years in providing professional and meaningful work placements to those with the relevant qualifications, providing opportunities to earn a kind salary, and gaining key skills and experience in their chosen field.
Internship employment typically lasts 12 months, with the scope to carry on in your chosen field in full-time employment.
At Saints Southwest we pride ourselves as a team and organisation on 'Developing Potential for ALL'. If you have any aspirations to pursue a role within the sports, football, coaching and education industry, we'd love to hear from you.