Centre Forward
An opportunity for young people with additional support needs to gain skills & qualifications and improve their wellbeing.
The Centre Forward programme is a 12-month course we deliver in partnership with Forth Valley College, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.
The programme is designed specifically for young people aged 16-24 who have additional support needs and who wish to become more active whilst learning and developing their confidence.
Combined with certificated SQA units, learners will have a unique opportunity to take part in a range of on the pitch activities – encouraging practical learning and improving health/wellbeing at the same time. They will also benefit from real-life work placement opportunities.
Below is the entry requirements for our participants:
- A resident in the Forth Valley area
- Aged between 16-24 years
- Have additional learning support needs
- Able to travel independently
- Able to work well with others
Over the past 2 years, we have enrolled 40 participants across two programmes and successfully managed to engage all participants to complete the course resulting in our attendance rate being 100% for both courses.
This programme includes:
- SQA units in Employability and Sport & Recreation
- Work placement opportunities
- Hands-on practical experience
- On the pitch activities at Falkirk Stadium
- SFA Coaching Badges 1.1 & 1.2
- First Aid qualification
All participants are provided with Forth Valley College & Falkirk Foundation branded kit. During their time here their kit is to identify the participants as a member of the Falkirk Foundation.
The programme is delivered locally at Falkirk Stadium and also the college’s Falkirk campus.
More information on the programme as well as application details, can be found here: Centre Forward Programme | Forth Valley College
If you are interested in the programme or have any questions, please contact info@falkirkfoundation.org