Programme Spotlight: Wildcats
In the first of our monthly programme spotlights we are taking a closer look at Wildcats, the FA-funded programme aimed at engaging girls aged five to 11 in football.
Sunderland College has a strong status within our city and we are delighted to be working alongside them. The partnership will see young people working towards Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications to help identify and fulfil their future aspirations.
Jamie Wright, Managing Director at the Foundation of LightThe Foundation's male and female sports scholarships have enjoyed success both on the pitch and in the classroom, winning the prestigious national tournaments, with students progressing to professional football clubs such as Sunderland AFC, gaining further scholarships in America as well as some attending the country’s best universities. Ellen Thinnesen, Chief Executive at Education Partnership North East, added: “I am delighted that our two brilliant organisations have joined forces for the greater good of our city and wider region. "Working together, we have already pooled our expertise and enhanced our curriculum offer. We have every intention of championing diversity and inclusivity and all of our efforts are focused on raising the aspiration of children and young people to ensure positive progression to higher level study or careers." The partnership will also see the two organisations work together on community activities to benefit people across the North East, with further details to be announced in due course.
In the first of our monthly programme spotlights we are taking a closer look at Wildcats, the FA-funded programme aimed at engaging girls aged five to 11 in football.
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