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Building Skills for Life and Work

We deliver accredited qualifications and bespoke workshops designed to bridge the gap between education and employment.

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More Than Just Activities

Philosophy

Delivering accredited qualifications in key life skills and employability areas plays a vital role in empowering individuals. By offering workshops in personal finance, CV writing, and cooking, participants gain practical tools essential for independent living.

The Outcome

These programmes build critical life competencies and boost employability, paving the way for confident, capable, and prepared individuals.

Course Modules (AQA Unit Award Scheme)

Employability & Career Paths

  • Leadership Skills
  • Identifying Employment Skills & Career Paths
  • CV Writing & Preparing for Interviews
  • Effective Communication Skills

Life Skills & Independence

  • Daily Living Skills
  • Personal Finance & Budgeting
  • Cooking & Nutrition

Wellbeing & Personal Development

  • Wellbeing: Understanding Emotions
  • Relationships: Values & Attitudes
  • Internet & Social Media Safety

Specialist Skills

  • Introduction to Childcare
  • Understanding Animal Welfare
  • Emergency First Aid

Spotlight: Sports Leadership Academy

Turning Passion into a Profession. Our Sports Leadership pathway is one of our most successful employability routes.

  • The Qualification: Level 2 Sports Leadership.
  • The Results: This year, we qualified 8 young people as Sports Leaders.
  • Real Jobs: 6 of these leaders immediately took up paid work as sessional junior coaches across our community sports hubs.
  • Current Cohort: A further 20 Sports Leaders have been qualified over the October half term.
A Stride UK coach high-fiving a young player in a sports hall

Delivery & Costing (2025/26)

Delivery Options

  • Our courses are flexible and can be delivered in school or community settings.
  • Formats: Available as 3-hour workshops or 6-week courses.
  • Levels: Pre-entry, Entry Level, Level 1, and Level 2 available.
  • Group Size: Typical pricing is based on groups of 10 students.
  • Staffing: Delivered by 2 members of staff.
  • Cost Estimate: Typical prices range from £800 – £1,600 depending on the course length and level.

Impact: Hard Outcomes

89 Total AQA qualifications awarded this year (55 via mentoring + 34 via sports athletes).

5 Young people gained Emergency First Aid qualifications.

2 Mentees gained First Aid qualifications and were employed as Stride staff over the summer holidays.

Equip Your Students with Real Skills

We can tailor our qualifications to meet the specific needs of your cohort.

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