Sport in the prep sector faces its own unique challenges. This webinar aims to address these, and is suitable for teachers leading sport in these schools as well as those who aspire to do so. With pressures for both inclusivity and competitive success, the Director of Sport faces significant challenges in compiling a programme to meet all expectations. Parents can be intrusive, and resources often limited. This course considers the practical issues faced by prep school sport, and presents possible strategies and solutions.

• Creating an effective vision and strategy for sport in your school
• Understanding the evolving role and responsibilities of the Director of Sport
• Balancing performance, participation and pupil wellbeing
• How sport contributes to whole-school aims, values and identity
• Developing a broad, inclusive and progressive sports curriculum
• Identifying  what “success” looks like in a sports programme
• Tackling the challenge of fixture congestion and seasonal imbalance
• Managing parental expectations and building positive relationships
• Making the most of limited facilities, staff and curriculum time
• Planning for continuity and transition into senior school sport
• Using sport to promote character, confidence and leadership
• Addressing gender balance and opportunities for all pupils