The FA Charter Standard Colleges programme supports FE colleges and Sixth Form colleges in England who are committed to using football as a medium to deliver sport and raise academic achievement.
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The FA Charter Standard Colleges programme has been designed to support colleges to:
* Encourage young people to return or continue in education using football as the medium to engage them
* Raise standards in academic achievement
* Engage young people in learning through sport
* Provide opportunities for males and females to continue playing after leaving school
* Provide opportunities for males and females to pursue FA coaching award so they may play a valued role with the development of community football
* Provide links to quality FA kitemarked clubs
* Provide life long learning skills such as teamwork, discipline and cooperation
The FA is keen to recognise and reward FA Charter Standard Colleges both on a national and a local level and they will be highlighted and invited to participate in various events at every opportunity. Some of the benefits of being a Charter Standard College are listed below:
* Free equipment
* Tickets to youth and women’s games for students
* Charter Standard newsletter
* Regional and national awards
* Individual student awards
* Use of the FA Charter Standard Logo
* Projecting a positive commitment to sport in your community to parents/carers, students and teachers.
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