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Primary & Secondary Education

Moorland Private School

All students attending the Academy from the ages of 7 through to 16 years attend Moorland Private School for their primary and secondary education. The School has married its 100 year history of academic excellence seamlessly with modern and innovative football development coaching.

 

The Football Academy puts equal emphasis on academic progress as there is to its football development.

PRIMARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION

MOORLAND PRIVATE SCHOOL

All students attending the Academy from the ages of 7 through to 16 years attend Moorland Private School for their primary and secondary education. The School has married its 100 year history of academic excellence seamlessly with modern and innovative football development coaching.

 

The Football Academy puts equal emphasis on academic progress as there is to its football development.

Dedicated to Creating Exceptional Futures

Delivering a programme that combines first class football skills development with educational opportunities. A culmination of years of carefully developed coaching methods which focus upon unequalled delivery, mentoring and social development techniques to help produce the best football talent.

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Dedicated to Creating Exceptional Futures

Our BTEC programme is intended for post-16 learners planning to either progress directly into employment in sports coaching and development roles, but is also suited to those wishing to progress to higher education with sport. The 2 year programme of study in Sports Coaching & Development delivers a qualification that is 1080 guided learning hours through a variety of units.

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Achieving academic excellence through nurtured education

This mantra sits seamlessly within the main academic curriculum to ensure that Moorland School produces top footballing talent whilst delivering excellent GCSE, A Level and BTEC results.

 

The education is also heavily supported by both Pastoral & Special Educational Needs departments to ensure that every student attending Moorland School is nurtured and cared for. The School has the envious ability to tailor to individual learning techniques and offer caring advice to every individual student when required.

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A UNIQUE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

A UNIQUE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

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MAXIMISING ACADEMIC POTENTIAL

All our students are professionally assessed using different learning styles to understand their strengths and weaknesses allowing us to deliver a highly personalised approach to individual education. This understanding of learning difference sets us apart as we tailor education to maximise each student’s academic potential. 

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Competitive Football

Our students have access to many unrivalled opportunities, when it comes to competitive football. Every year group has a team competition in both local and national competitions. Our teams have a great track record for winning trophies often against the odds!

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LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Students are encouraged to make the most of what the school has to offer and take part in whatever extra murals interest them. We also regularly plan trips and outings to Clitheroe and further afield. This allows students to learn by exploring the world around them.

Entry requirements & additional information

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We have no specific entry requirements beyond a passion for the game and a willingness to work hard in all areas of your football development and your studies. We put great emphasis on a good attitude to learn, to develop and to get the best out of yourself.  As long as you have a genuine interest in football, along with a good work ethic, you are welcome to apply!

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At Moorland we offer a unique learning experience where students develop their social, mental, and educational wellbeing in a caring and nurturing environment. Every aspect of life at Moorland  is tailored to individual student needs. Our holistic environment allows us to help students realise their true potential and help them grow into happy, independent individuals.

 

One of the key aspects of the Moorland way of life is our small class sizes. These classes allow our dedicated team to hone the syllabus and adapt it to individual strengths and interests. Our close-knit family atmosphere helps develop interpersonal skills like communication, self-confidence, and respect.

 

This focus on individual development allows us to teach our students not only academically but develop positive traits such as respect, honesty, self-confidence, and independence. These skills prepare students for life beyond school and allow them to pursue their goals.

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We are able to offer education for our students throughout the entirety of their Junior and Senior years. Upon completion of their Senior years, students have the options to also move into our Sixth Form. Predominantly however we find that most of our Academy students opt to progress onto our comprehensive BTEC programme which sets them up perfectly to move into higher education or a career in sport.

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When enrolling at Moorland Private School we require all students to have the following:

  • Moorland Private School Uniform
  • Full Moorland Academy Training Kit
  • Appropriate Football Boots
  • Indoor Training Boots/Shoes

Entry Requirements

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Our courses provide a vocational alternative to A Levels and the opportunity for successful students to progress to Higher Education. We also ensure that pathways are available for students to study a combination of vocational and traditional qualifications. Students are aged 16 or over and the following requirements are needed:

 

BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (360) , BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma (540)

An English GCSE at C (4) or higher plus a minimum of three others at C (4) or higher, including Maths or Science.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (1080)

An English GCSE at C (4) or higher plus a minimum of four others at C (4) or higher, including Maths and Science.

 

In addition Learning Areas may apply specific agreed aptitude assessments that assist selection.

Applicants for all courses in Sport Studies are expected to show a strong commitment to the industry and a strong personal statement.

Learning & Assessment

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Achievement in the qualification requires a demonstration of depth of study in each unit, assured acquisition of a range of practical skills required for employment or progression to higher education, and successful development of transferable skills. Learners achieving a qualification will have achieved across mandatory units, including external and synoptic assessment.

 

Internally-assessed units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction (D), Merit (M), Pass (P), and Unclassified (U).

 

All mandatory and optional units contribute proportionately to the overall qualification grade, for example a unit of 120 GLH will contribute double that of a 60 GLH unit. Qualifications in the suite are graded using a scale of P to D*, or PP to D*D*, or PPP to D*D*D*.

 

There are no formal examinations on the Level 3 BTEC. Assessments will include assignments, presentations and reports.

Education Progression

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As a course equivalent to A Level the Level 3 BTEC Diploma is an ideal spring board for progression to a Foundation Degree or Full Degree depending on UCAS points gained. Successful students may progress to higher education courses such as:

 

  • FdSc Sport Coaching and Performance
  • FdSc Strength and Conditioning
  • FdSc Sports Coaching
  • A range of BA and BSc undergraduate degrees

 

These Foundation courses require a minimum of 48 plus UCAS points dependant on entry criteria for each individual university establishment.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities in Sport and Exercise and its related industries are currently very good. The Extended Certificate, Foundation Diploma, Diploma and Extended Diploma Sport Studies provides the qualification and experience for entry into the industry at an operational level with future prospects for management.

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Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials

 

Sports coaches, instructors and officials work with amateur and professional sportsmen and women to enhance performance, encourage greater participation in sport, supervise recreational activities such as canoeing and mountaineering, and organise and officiate at sporting events according to established rules.

 

Choose to Study:
National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching & Development (3 A Levels)
National Diploma in Sports Coaching & Development (1.5 A Levels) + Business or Another A Level

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Fitness Instructors & Personal Trainers

 

Fitness instructors deliver training in a range of fitness activities, including weight training, yoga, pilates, personal training and other forms of exercise at private health and fitness centres, local authority run sports and leisure centres, other public and community establishments, and in private homes.

 

Choose to Study:
National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching & Development (3 A Levels)
National Diploma in Sports Coaching & Development (1.5 A Levels) + Another A Level
National Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching (1 A Level) + Another A Level + Another A Level

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Secondary Education Teaching Professionals

 

Secondary education teaching professionals plan, organise and provide instruction in one or more subjects, including physical education and diversionary activities, within a prescribed curriculum in a secondary or secondary school.

 

Choose to Study:
National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching & Development (3 A Levels)
National Diploma in Sports Coaching & Development (1.5 A Levels) + Business A Level
National Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching (1 A Level) + Business A Level + Another A Level

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Sports Psychologists

 

Psychologists research, study and assess emotional, cognitive and behavioural processes and abnormalities in human beings and animals and how these are affected by genetic, physical and social factors.

 

Choose to Study:
National Diploma in Sports Coaching & Development (1.5 A Levels) + Psychology A Level
National Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching (1 A Level) + Psychology A Level + Another A Level

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Sports Business Development Manager

 

Sales accounts and business development managers plan, organise and undertake market research to meet the requirements of an organisation’s marketing and sales policies.

 

Choose to Study:
National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching & Development (3 A Levels)
National Diploma in Sports Coaching & Development (1.5 A Levels) + Business A Level
National Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching (1 A Level) + Business A Level + Another A Level

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Sports and leisure assistants

 

Sports and leisure assistants, provide and maintain facilities for sporting and recreational activities and supervise their use, maintain the continuity of entertainment and social events, offer odds and accept bets on the result of sporting and other events and control gambling activities.

 

Choose to Study:
National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching & Development (3 A Levels)
National Diploma in Sports Coaching & Development (1.5 A Levels) + Business A Level
National Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching (1 A Level) + Business A Level + Another A Level

Additional Requirements

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When enrolling on the BTEC Course we require all students to have the following:

  • Full Moorland Academy Training Kit
  • Appropriate Football Boots
  • Indoor Training Boots/Shoes

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