Sport in the Prep School sector presents a distinctive set of opportunities and pressures. This practical and thought-provoking course is designed specifically for Directors of Sport working in Prep Schools, or those aspiring to take on the role. It explores how to build a broad, inclusive and high-quality sports programme that balances competitive success with participation, pupil wellbeing and whole-school values.
The course addresses key challenges facing prep school Directors of Sport - such as managing parental expectations, time pressures within the curriculum and limited facilities, while offering realistic strategies and examples from across the sector. Delegates will leave with fresh ideas, a clearer strategic overview and confidence to lead sport more effectively in their school context.
- Create an effective vision and strategy for sport in your school
- Understand the evolving role and responsibilities of the Director of Sport in a prep school setting
- Explore how to balance performance, participation and pupil wellbeing
- Consider how sport contributes to whole-school aims, values and identity
- Develop a broad, inclusive and progressive sports curriculum
- Identify what “success” looks like in a prep school sports programme
- Tackle the challenge of fixture congestion and seasonal imbalance
- Manage parental expectations and build positive relationships
- Make the most of limited facilities, staff and curriculum time
- Plan for continuity and transition into senior school sport
- Support and develop generalist and specialist staff delivering sport
- Use sport to promote character, confidence and leadership in pupils
- Address gender balance and opportunities for all pupils
- Ensure that the programme supports both early and late maturing pupils
- Learn from case studies and good practice in other leading prep schools
