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Frequently Asked Questions

The Careers in Sport Academy provides curriculum-linked careers education, employer engagement, and enrichment opportunities focused on careers within sport, physical activity, health, and related industries. We support schools in delivering high-quality careers provision that aligns with statutory guidance and national frameworks.

Our provision is designed for:

  • Primary schools (Key Stage 2)
  • Secondary schools and sixth forms
  • Teachers and subject leaders (particularly PE and PSHE)
  • Careers Leaders and Careers Advisors

Our programmes are mapped to the Gatsby Benchmarks, particularly:

  • Benchmark 2 – Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
    Students gain insight into the breadth of careers within the sport and physical activity sector, including emerging roles and progression routes.
  • Benchmark 4 – Linking Curriculum Learning to Careers
    Activities explicitly link learning in PE, Science, Business, and PSHE to real-world careers and applications within sport and health.
  • Benchmark 5 – Encounters with Employers and Employees
    Students engage with industry professionals through talks, webinars, and case studies.
  • Benchmark 6 – Experiences of Workplaces
    Where applicable, programmes introduce students to workplace expectations and sector-specific environments.
  • Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education
    We highlight pathways into further education, apprenticeships, and higher education routes related to sport and physical activity.

Our content supports the National Curriculum by:

  • Reinforcing physical literacy, health, and wellbeing concepts within PE
  • Supporting cross-curricular learning, including Science, Business Studies, and PSHE
  • Encouraging students to understand how curriculum knowledge applies beyond the classroom
  • Promoting informed decision-making around post-16 and post-18 pathways

All sessions are designed to complement, not replace, existing curriculum delivery.

Schools can access:

  • Curriculum-linked workshops and assemblies
  • Online and face-to-face employer encounters
  • Careers insight sessions focused on sport and physical activity
  • Resources to support careers education planning and delivery

Yes. Our activities provide clear evidence of employer engagement, curriculum-career links, and meaningful encounters, which can be referenced within:

  • Careers programmes
  • Subject planning documentation
  • Ofsted inspection discussions

Our programmes are suitable for Key Stage 2, 3, and 4, and Post-16 learners, with content adapted to be age-appropriate and relevant to students’ decision-making stages.

Yes. We actively promote inclusive pathways, challenge stereotypes associated with sport careers, and highlight a diverse range of roles and professionals across the sector.

Absolutely. We work with schools to:

  • Align delivery with existing careers programmes
  • Target specific year groups or cohorts
  • Support priority Gatsby Benchmarks
  • Complement subject-specific curriculum areas

Schools can contact us via the website to discuss:

  • One-off sessions or events
  • Ongoing partnerships
  • Curriculum enrichment support

We will work with you to identify the most appropriate provision for your students.

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