Story added: 6th February 2023
East Coast College and Norwich City’s Community Sports Foundation are delighted to announce an exciting long-term partnership, that will see a host of new and exciting opportunities for students from September 2023.
The partnership’s purpose is to raise aspirations for students across all areas of the college and will provide further opportunities through access to new qualifications, employment and work placements.
A new portfolio of Foundation programmes will run across East Coast College’s campuses in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, including several Premier League funded programmes and targeted educational provision.
Two innovative new full-time sport and education courses, delivered in partnership with the Foundation, will join the Sport, Fitness and Health Sciences school in September, with details to be released soon.
Beyond the classroom, the partnership will also boost student’s on-campus wellbeing and recreational options. As part of the Premier League Kicks programme, students will have access to free sport sessions and enrichment workshops.
Ian Thornton OBE, Chief Executive at Norwich City Community Sports Foundation:
“There is a clear and passionate commitment to have a positive impact not just on students but within the local community too. We hope that by using the collective power of sport and Norwich City Football Club, we can help East Coast College to engage their learners, enhance attainment and broaden exit routes for years to come.”
Stevie Bramble, Head of Curriculum at Norwich City Community Sports Foundation:
“This is a really exciting link up between like-minded organisations and staff. Two of the programmes being launched will be first of their kind in the region, and we’re really can’t wait to reveal more details about them in the coming weeks.”
Stuart Rimmer, CEO East Coast College
“The College is looking forward to developing this new partnership which will support skills development and positive opportunities for our students in the area”
East Coast College is a well-established further education college with campuses in Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth, offering a fantastic breadth and depth of subjects and technical and professional training for school leavers and adults up to degree level. The Lowestoft campus also includes a sixth form college, which allows delivery of an even broader academic curriculum with fantastic progression opportunities to apprenticeships and university.
The Community Sports Foundation is Norwich City Football Club’s official charity, and uses the power of sport to support and inspire their community. Their charitable objectives are driving inclusion for people with disabilities, boosting mental health and wellbeing, and supporting disadvantaged people to raise their aspirations.
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