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At Everton Football College, we recognise that additional qualifications can open doors whether for UCAS applications, scholarships, or future employment. Our enrichment qualifications provide students with the chance to develop new skills, gain recognised certifications, and stand out in their chosen pathways.

Optional Qualifications and Awards

Students have the opportunity to undertake a range of optional qualifications to complement their studies and enhance their CVs:

• FA Qualifications: Gain coaching and leadership credentials through initiatives from the Football Association.
• Leader Awards: Develop leadership, teamwork, and organisational skills through practical, recognised awards.
• Other Relevant Courses: We actively encourage students to pursue qualifications from sporting organisations and other recognised providers to broaden their experience and expertise.

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Many students also choose to pursue the Duke of Edinburgh Award alongside their academic and sporting programme. The college has an excellent relationship with the organisation, supporting students to:

• Build confidence and self-esteem
• Take on challenges and achieve extraordinary goals
• Enhance life experiences outside the classroom, developing skills that are highly valued by universities and employers

By engaging in enrichment qualifications, students not only develop their practical and leadership skills but also gain recognised awards that demonstrate initiative, dedication, and achievement. These experiences complement academic learning and football development, helping students stand out in their future studies and careers.

At Everton Football College, we believe that every student thrives with the right guidance and support. Our weekly tutorial programme is designed to help students achieve their academic goals, develop essential life skills, and grow into confident, independent young adults.

Personalised Academic Support

Course Tutors: Each student is allocated a dedicated tutor to guide their learning and personal development throughout their time at college.

Bespoke Learning Plans: We recognise that every student learns differently, and where necessary, personalised learning plans are created to ensure all students can engage effectively.

Target Grades and Progress Monitoring: Students are set target grades for their studies, with progress carefully monitored. Interventions are implemented as needed to support success.

Special Educational Needs Support: Our SENCO works closely with students who require additional support, ensuring inclusive learning and tailored guidance.

Highly Trained Staff: Our team is experienced in teaching students of all abilities, helping them to build confidence and reach their potential.

Developing Independent Learners

We actively encourage students to become independent learners. Academic and study workshops are embedded throughout the year within the PSHE and tutorial programme to equip students with the skills needed to complete assignments, prepare for exams, and take ownership of their learning.

Relationships, Health, and Life Skills

Our tutorial programme also incorporates Relationships & Health Education (RHE), promoting the fundamental values students need to thrive in a modern and diverse Great Britain. Key elements include:

Understanding and valuing community and diversity

Delivering essential life skills for independent adulthood

Partnering with external providers to enhance learning through workshops and presentations on topics such as:

• Online safety
• Relationships and mental health
• Health screening and nutrition
• Finance and personal wellbeing

Through our tutorial programme, students are not only supported academically but are also guided to become confident, well-rounded individuals, ready to take the next step in education, sport, or employment.

Regular and rigorous assessment and monitoring of each student's progress is a key feature of our approach to supporting student progression. We give students and their parents/carers regular constructive feedback about progress and information on how they can improve their future learning, and the college uses an assessment database to record student progress and set challenging targets based on GCSE results. Students are also encouraged to become independent learners and are expected to monitor and evaluate their own progress against these grades. 

Reports are available for students and parents/carers where appropriate twice a year. In addition to this, parents/carers and students are invited to discuss individual progress at a parents' review day either face to face or over the phone/teams. We use a college management system to monitor attendance and punctuality and assess progress using Firefly and SIMS.