Study Support Centre

 

The Extra Time @ SUFC Study Support Centre opened at the start of 2005 and operates within the heart of Roots Hall. As part of the “Playing for Success” initiative launched by the department for Education and Skills (DfES) in 1997, the scheme aims to use the power and motivation of professional sport to raise attainmengt in literacy, numeracy and ICT as well as improve self-esteem, confidence and motivation of pupils.

 

Extra Time @ SUFC is a partnership between the DfES, Southend Borough Council, Southend United Football Club and the Football Foundation. Here at Southend United we have a purpose built, state of the art classroom. As well as a wireless computer network, we have a range of multimedia equipment and an interactive student response system. A wireless network allows access to the classroom from anywhere within Roots Hall using laptops.

 

Children and young people from a wide range of abilities and backgrounds make use of the facilities – from Gifted and Talented to teenagers referred by Youth Offending Teams.

 

Southend United Community and Educational Trust have developed a very close working relationship with the Extra Time @ SUFC Study Support centre staff.

 

We are currently delivering a number of programmes in conjunction with the Study Support Centre.

 

A description of two of the programmes can be found below and should you require any further information or wish to book any of the programmes then please contact the Study Support Centre Manager Simon Bell on 01702 304102 or e-mail him at simonbell@southend-united.co.uk.

 

Healthy Mind, Healthy Body

Length of programme – 3 hours

Cost      0-15 pupils        £200

16-30 pupils      £250

 

“Healthy Mind, Healthy Body” is designed to provide pupils with an insight into the physical side of being a successful footballer and to improve their own physical performance

 

Pupils participating in the programme complete three activities of equal lengthas outlined below.

 

Activity 1

SAQ (Speed, Agility and Quickness)

The session is designed to be enjoyed by all pupils regardless of gender, ability and fitness levels and is delivered by the Southend United Community and Educational Trust coaches at the stadium.

 

Activity 2

Classroom Based Activity

In the Study Support Centre pupils (depending upon age) will complete tasks relating to the diet and nutrition involved in being a professional footballer.

Pupils also investigate different types of sporting injuries and the role of the physiotherapists.

 

Activity 3

Tour of Roots Hall

Pupils are given a “behind the scenes” tour of Roots Hall. They use handheld PC’s to complete tasks during the tour.

 

The Blues Challenge Day

Length of programme – 1 day (10am-2pm)

Cost      15 pupils           £240

30 pupils          £300

 

The Blues Challenge Day is designed for pupils to develop their problem solving skills and to work collaboratively to improve their own learning and develop their confidence.  The day is designed to incorporate Literacy, Numeracy, and ICT tasks and can incorporate a physical element.

 

The two programmes on offer are outlined below.

 

Option 1 – Without physical component

 

Pupils complete a number of challenges based upon running Southend United Football Club. They must sign players, organise hospitality on a match day and be responsible for ground security and safety.

 

As well as organising, videoing and conducting a press conference, pupils may find themselves in charge of marketing the club to potential sponsors.

 

Pupils work collaboratively and have many opportunities to develop a range of skills as well as to practice being reflective learners by evaluating their work and to set goals for the future.

 

Option 2 – With physical component

 

Pupils complete many of the tasks in Option 1 however, part of the day takes place opposite the stadium in Priory Park and is led by the coaches from the Southend United Community and Educational Trust.

 

Pupils take responsibility for planning and organising a training session for the Southend United team. The session is designed for pupils of all abilities and follows the theme of challenge, problem solving and collaborative working.

 

Extra Time @ SUFC Study Support Centre also deliver a number of other programmes. These are listed below:

 

Ground Tour & Educational Visit

Moving on – Year 6/7 TransitionNumeracy Programmes (including G&T)

 

Literacy Programmes (including G&T)

Improving Writing Course

 

For further information on the above programmes then please log onto the Study Support Website www.extratimesufc.org.uk.

 

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