What is Heading for Success?

Heading for Success is a brand new course all about football! Approved by the Football Association and the Department for Education and Skills, the course helps you to brush up your skills and work through various levels to achieve a Skills for Life Qualification whilst learning about the beautiful game! Heading for Success was officially launched in March 2006 by Trevor Brooking, at the Football Association Headquarters in London. Working in partnership with football clubs, the programme held its first awards ceremony at FA headquarters in June 2007 and one lucky learner from each of the participating colleges had the chance to travel to London and meet with football celebrities past and present. Rotherham College of Arts and Technology is one of only 12 colleges in the country approved to run Heading for Success and is now one of only two colleges in South Yorkshire to offer the programme. We are working closely with Rotherham United F.C. and other South Yorkshire football clubs to develop and promote this exciting opportunity. If you choose to participate, you’ll be in good company – Supporters of Premier League clubs Manchester United, Liverpool, Everton, Newcastle United, Charlton Athletic, Wigan Athletic, and Football League sides Norwich City, Leicester City, Brighton & Hove Albion and Bristol City have honed their skills through Heading for Success.

This course is FREE!

  

Who can join the course?

• Anyone with a keen interest in football who is 16 or over
• Amateur, school or youth club football team coaches and managers
• Anyone wanting to help children develop literacy and/or numeracy through learning about football
• Anyone interested in football media coverage and statistics
• Anyone wanting to undertake voluntary work in a football setting

What will I do on the course?

The course content will be flexible to meet the needs of participants but you will:

• Review and write match reports
• Compare media coverage and football programmes
• Learn about and calculate match statistics
• Learn about players and your favourite team
• Take part in discussions with visiting speakers e.g. referees and players
• Learn about planning and managing away travel
• Compare costs of kit, season tickets, ticket prices and a range of football facilities
• Visit a football stadium
• Compare facilities at various grounds
• Develop your IT skills
• Have fun!

How long is the course?

Each level of the course is 2 hours per week over 15 weeks. You may choose to take just one level and subject but could do more if you wish.

How much does it cost?

The course is free to all participants, but you would be expected to contribute to any travel costs for external visits e.g. travel to a football stadium.

When can I join?

The course, launched on 5th August 2007 is open to enrolment from 1st August 2007. Groups size will be 8 to 10 participants. Complete an enquiry/booking form to reserve a place on the next available course.

What Qualifications will I get?

Successful Participants will achieve:

• The Certificate in Adult Literacy at levels Entry, 1 or 2
• The Certificate in Adult Numeracy at levels Entry, 1 or 2

Participants may also elect to work towards NOCN Award for Progression in a choice of units or choose to set own targets.

What could I do after the course?

The Heading for Success Programme will develop your communication, literacy and numeracy skills as well as group and team working skills. You will also develop your knowledge about the world of football. For anyone wishing to continue to a more advanced course, possible
options are:

• Leisure and Tourism qualifications
• Sports coaching qualifications
• Community Work courses and qualifications
• Money management courses
• Media and advertising programmes

To speak to a course tutor for further information, please call 01709 722800 and mention Heading for Success.
Course tutors Colin Westwood and Graham Harrop will be pleased to discuss with you.

Visit The FA.com for more information about the national Heading for Success programme.