The development programme is aimed at students who demonstrate the flair and potential for football, and who are committed to gaining further academic qualifications. The Aim The Plume Football College will provide quality education each morning and training/match play in the afternoons. By combining top class football coaching with full time education and other training opportunities the Plume Football College will provide students with an ideal route to progress into the Sports Industry, Higher Education and the most appropriate level of sustainable football. Academic Programme Students will be able to access full-time studies alongside their football coaching. Students have the option of selecting one of three academic choices: 1. BTEC National Extended Certificate (two year course equivalent to 1 A level) 2. Three A levels 3. Princes Trust—Personal Development and Employability —Level 2 The BTEC National Diploma may be taken with another A level course if they wish (for example A level Physical Education). The availability of A Level qualifications will be subject to timetable constraints. In addition, students will also gain Football Association coaching awards, other National governing body qualifications, First Aid qualifications and the opportunity to coach young people in the community. Technical Programme The programme will consist of up to two hours each afternoon of coaching and/or match-play covering all technical and tactical aspects of the game. In addition, players will be given guidance on individual fitness programmes and the opportunity to engage in sessions at the Essex University Human Performance Unit. Advice will also be given on diet, nutrition and sports injuries, together with students mentoring and access to physiotherapy support. Competitive Opportunities Students will play in the National Colleges Cup, Essex College league, Essex School Cup, North East Essex league and Mid Essex league as well as develop links with professional clubs. It is hoped that students will have the opportunity to progress their football achievements to date with appropriate trials with professional clubs and the county representative squad. Progression From the Football College, BTEC level 3 students may progress onto Higher Education and/or pursue a career in the Sports Industry, alongside continued involvement in football.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Fambridge Road, Maldon, CM9 6AB |
The development programme is aimed at students who demonstrate the flair and potential for football, and who are committed to gaining further academic qualifications. The Aim The Plume Football College will provide quality education each morning and training/match play in the afternoons. By combining top class football coaching with full time education and other training opportunities the Plume Football College will provide students with an ideal route to progress into the Sports Industry, Higher Education and the most appropriate level of sustainable football. Academic Programme Students will be able to access full-time studies alongside their football coaching. Students have the option of selecting one of three academic choices: 1. BTEC National Extended Certificate (two year course equivalent to 1 A level) 2. Three A levels 3. Princes Trust—Personal Development and Employability —Level 2 The BTEC National Diploma may be taken with another A level course if they wish (for example A level Physical Education). The availability of A Level qualifications will be subject to timetable constraints. In addition, students will also gain Football Association coaching awards, other National governing body qualifications, First Aid qualifications and the opportunity to coach young people in the community. Technical Programme The programme will consist of up to two hours each afternoon of coaching and/or match-play covering all technical and tactical aspects of the game. In addition, players will be given guidance on individual fitness programmes and the opportunity to engage in sessions at the Essex University Human Performance Unit. Advice will also be given on diet, nutrition and sports injuries, together with students mentoring and access to physiotherapy support. Competitive Opportunities Students will play in the National Colleges Cup, Essex College league, Essex School Cup, North East Essex league and Mid Essex league as well as develop links with professional clubs. It is hoped that students will have the opportunity to progress their football achievements to date with appropriate trials with professional clubs and the county representative squad. Progression From the Football College, BTEC level 3 students may progress onto Higher Education and/or pursue a career in the Sports Industry, alongside continued involvement in football.