
Neil Rollings
Neil Rollings was Director of Sport in four independent schools, over a 21-year career. He now works with schools in UK and overseas, developing sports programmes and appointing Directors of Sport. He is a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood, was Chairman of the Professional Association of Directors of Sport in Independent Schools, and is Course Director of the University of Buckingham MA programme in Leading School Sport.
Featured courses
The Modern Head of Cricket
The expectations of the Head of Cricket have changed considerably over the last generation. Although the game faces considerable pressures, many of them new, it continues to thrive in environments in which it is well-run. Although numbers participating continue to decline on average, some schools
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The Director of Sports's Guide to Managing Heads of Sport
Most Directors of Sport are required to manage others with responsibility for leading specific sports within the school. Increasingly, these colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, and often have differing priorities. This new webinar considers the role of the Director of Sport in a
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Staffing the Co-Curriculum
Co-Curricular activities are central to the culture and business case of most schools. There are long-established traditions and expectations of provision. However, at a time when facilities for these activities have never been better, it is ironic that staffing these activities is more complex
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Managing Sports Staff in Schools
This is a new seminar for Directors of Sport, Co-Curricular deputies and others whose responsibility includes managing, training and appraising sports staff. It will focus on establishing a sustainable workforce, that matches the requirements of the programme and is able to deliver consistent p
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Graduate Sports Assistant Induction Training
Graduate Sports Assistants have become an essential part of the sports delivery workforce and pastoral teams of independent schools. There are more working in the sector than at any previous time. However, many of these young people arrive at schools with no experience of working with children,
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PADSIS UAE Conference Abu Dhabi 2026
Welcome to the first ever inaugural Conference of PADSIS UAE. After a sellout conferences last year in Dubai and the UK, PADSIS is delighted to be coming to Abu Dhabi In association with Aldar Education and ADISSA.This is a specialist event for the leaders of sport in Gulf schools. Its
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PADSIS UAE Conference Dubai 2026
Welcome back to the second inaugural Conference of PADSIS UAE. After a sellout conferences last year in Dubai and the UK , PADSIS is delighted to be coming back to Dubai In association with DASSA.This is a specialist event for the leaders of sport in Gulf schools. Its purpose is to ena
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Managing Staff in School Sport
This is a seminar is for Directors of Sport, Co-Curricular deputies and others whose responsibility includes managing, training and appraising sports staff. It will focus on establishing a sustainable workforce, that matches the requirements of the programme and is able to deliver consistent pupil o
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Succeeding as a Head of Sport
This webinar is intended for aspiring or recently appointed heads of a sport in a school. It will consider the priorities for these roles, and how these have changed in recent years. Participants will be prepared for managing the contemporary challenges in school sport, and developing creative
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The Director of Sport in an Independent School
This well-established seminar has been attended by over 500 professionals globally. It is designed for newly appointed, or inexperienced, Directors of Sport, as well as those planning to apply for these roles in the near future. The seminar focuses on the evolving landscape of school sport, e
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