About Coaching Development in Wiltshire & Swindon

The benefits of sport and physical activity to individuals and communities are universally recognised. It has also been recognised as an individual tool for tackling many issues, such as health, education and social inclusion, and that investing in coaching & coach education is critical to support this.

Our Vision for coaching:

• To ensure that the right coach is in the right place at the right time

Wiltshire & Swindon Sports Partnership is fully committed to ensuring new & existing coaches working in the county, whether paid or volunteering, are supported to develop their coaching knowledge and skills in order for them to provide high quality coaching opportunities in their coaching environments.

The impact of Higher Qualified Sports Coaches

• High Quality coaching with a focus on young people
• Increase in the number of qualified coaches working at a local level
• A step change in developing a career structure for coaches
• Introduction of quality standards for the recruitment, employment, management and development of coaches
• Managed, high quality continuous professional development support for coaches

We believe that it is vitally important for coaches to receive the appropriate training so that they can carry out their roles, in a professional and safe environment.

Wiltshire and Swindon Activity & Sports Partnership can offer information such as;

• Current Minimum Deployment Standards for coaches
• National Governing Body contacts and coaching courses
• National and Regional developments in coaching
• Funding/ support for training

Wiltshire and Swindon Activity & Sports Partnership can link you to a range of key partners

• Local National Governing Body contacts
• Local Authority officers, such as Sports Development Officers; Club Development Officers and the School Sports Co-ordinator network
• Local community sports clubs and sports forums

WASP Coach Education Programme

Access to important Minimum Deployment Standards for Coaches courses such as Safeguarding and Protecting Children; Equity in Your Coaching; How to Coach Disabled Performers; Club for All; First Aid. This programme is open to all volunteer/ coaches.

Details are available on the Wiltshire and Swindon Activity & Sports Partnership website, www.wscsp.org/coaching

Other additional courses may be added in future programmes (if demand is identified)