About Us
Creating opportunities and raising aspirations through apprenticeship training
We are an Ofsted ‘outstanding’ apprenticeship training provider with deep roots in both the sports and education sectors, we understand the importance of getting the right support at every education level
We offer a wide range of apprenticeship programmes designed not only for aspiring teaching assistants who are just starting out in their career, but also for experienced school leaders, teachers, teaching assistants and SENCOs who are looking to upskill.
Our extensive variety of apprenticeships at different levels, provide staff in schools with the knowledge, skills and behaviours they require to be successful in their roles and positively impact the pupils with which they work.
This combination of practical and training expertise enables us to deliver a bespoke solution for every school, academy, multi-academy, and community setting.
Our experienced team includes subject leaders, and teachers from both primary and secondary settings, along with PE practitioners and knowledgeable training experts.
Every school, academy, multi-academy, or setting is different. Our team can provide information, advice, and guidance to support headteachers, teachers, administrative staff, and learners to thrive with an increased workforce through apprenticeships.
- Our highly successful delivery to Teaching Assistants includes Specialist SEND training to either new or existing staff
- Directors are members of Trailblazer groups and deliver talks at National Conferences.
- We support schools and community settings to recruit staff, especially in challenging areas such as Early Years Practitioner and Early Years Educator.
Learners receive support along every step of their apprenticeship journey. Whether you are a school leaver looking to explore a career pathway in education or using apprenticeship training to harness and develop existing skills.
Accreditations
- Outstanding Ofsted Provider, September 2021
- AELP/FE week – Education and Childcare Provider of the year 2022
- Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (ROATP) refreshed May 2022
Apprenticeship Provider of the Year 2022
In recognition of our high quality apprenticeships, we were awarded the Education & Childcare Apprenticeship provider of the Year by the Apprenticeship Awards 2022 as part of the Annual Apprenticeship Conference and Exhibition.
Meet the Team
Working successfully delivering apprenticeships since 2011
Educational and Sporting Futures Training UK Ltd was established in 2011 and is an apprenticeship training provider that has flourished and developed through nationally recognised good practice.
The Directors Jill Eaton and Jo Pountney have both been involved in developing personalised learning pathways and delivering sporting accreditations for individuals since 2011, in an apprenticeship capacity.
“We speak the language of our schools and recognise the daily challenges faced within the school environment and we are here to work with schools to recognise the value of apprenticeships, not just in schools but across the wider landscape.”
We have a team of specialist experienced Teachers, Senior Staff from Primary and Secondary Schools, Assessors and IQA’s who support and mentor our learners on our apprenticeship programmes.
The flexibility and experience of our team coupled with our extensive school network enables us to deliver high-quality training for our apprentices with high levels of achievement success.
Sporting Futures Training has accredited centre status for the delivery of Active IQ, NCFE, Cache, Highfields and 1st4Sport qualifications.
Kelly Rose
Tutor
Angela Pask
Marketing Lead
Dan Roe
Safeguarding and Curriculum Lead (Level 4)
Claire Baronowski
Data, Systems and Processes Manager
Jill Eaton
Sporting Futures Director
Jo Pountney
Sporting Futures Director
Karen Kelly
Curriculum Lead, Safeguarding Team
Kerry Shelford
Administration Manager EPA, Accounts
Leanne Hyams
Curriculum Lead
Mark Heath
Tutor, Community Lead
Adam Baker
Recruitment Lead
Kerry King
Functional Skills Tutor
Cynthia Amponsem
Compliance Administrator
Ryan Mulford
Level 4 Sports Coach
Our exceptional team of proven experts in the educational field can work with employers to create an innovative bespoke training model through Apprenticeships.
Educational and Sporting Futures
Business Technology Centre
Bessemer Drive
SG1 2DX
Telephone: 01438 791068
Email: information@esfapprenticeships.co.uk
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