a. Out of School Hours
The provision of out-of-school-hours learning (OSHL) activities encourages those with an interest to develop their skills and abilities further. This is particularly applicable to talented pupils in PE for enrichment and extension opportunities through OSHL. Click here to visit the Department for Education and Skill's (DfES) standards website for more information on OSHL and study support.
b. Flexibility of the National Curriculum
Talented young sports people in schools are best served by a school that is able to provide a flexible and creative approach to delivery of the secondary national curriculum. Visit the national curriculum website for guidance on the following:
- Click here for QCA guidelines and advice on flexibility within the national curriculum
- Click here for QCA guidelines and more information on disapplication from the national curriculum
- Click here for QCA guidance and more information on 11-16 schools
c. Teaching G&T pupils in PE
A high quality physical education (PE) programme in schools is the best foundation for the initial stages of talent development for young athletes.
Click here to visit the national curriculum website for guidance and advice on the identification and support for G&T pupils.