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Education Programme

Sheffield & Hallamshire FA provides a range of FA Learning courses aimed at supporting teachers and coaches who deliver football either inside or outside of curriculum time. All of these courses result in nationally recognised qualifications and many offer benefits in other sports other than football. All courses are delivered by FA qualified tutors.

FA Key Stage 2 Curriculum

This course is targeted at non-PE specialist Primary School Teachers and coaches working in Primary Education. The course supports staff to provide football as part of the National Curriculum. Delegates must be at least 16 years-old.
Duration: 6 hours

FA Out of School Hours Learning

This course supports teachers and coaches to plan and deliver appropriate programmes to engage with the 5 to 11 age group. This course is recommended for teachers and coaches who are involved in School-Club Links. Delegates must be at least 16 years-old.
Duration: 4 hours

FA Mentoring Course

This course is aimed at teachers and coaches to support other teachers and coaches to develop football provision in their school, either inside or outside of curriculum time. The course is designed to support those who wish to develop their mentoring skills, to understand the role of the Mentor, to develop interpersonal skills required to become an effective mentor as well as developing reflection as a learning tool. It supports participants to develop skills in a safe and positive environment. Delegates must be at least 16 years-old.
Duration: 6 hours

FA Working with Teams

This course is aimed at Primary School and non-specialist Secondary School Teachers, Level 1 Coaches and young leaders. The course provides practical ideas on how to run teams, team philosophy, team formations, etc. The course supports the Schools Competition Programme. Delegates must be at least 16 years-old.
Duration: 6 hours

FA Handling and Movement

This course is aimed at Primary School Teachers, Level 1 Coaches and young leaders. The course provides practical ideas to develop movement and handling skills that can be used as an introduction to other sports, goalkeeping and building on fundamental movement skills. Delegates must be at least 16 years-old.
Duration: 3 hours

Sheffield & Hallamshire FA also provide a range of coach education courses including 1st4sport Level 1, 2 & 3 Certificates in Coaching Football, FA Goalkeeping Coaching Level 1 & 2, Age Appropriate Coaching Introductory Module, FA Youth Award Module 1, 2 & 3