Football Academy
Full-time provision for 16-19yr old girls and boys incorporating professional style football with Further Education in a School environment
Thomas Bennett Community College is working with Chelsea FC Foundation to provide an opportunity for students to develop their footballing ability in a professional style football environment. The programme aims to fulfil students’ playing potential whilst meeting their educational needs by undertaking post-16 qualifications in sports, coaching and other subjects.
Thomas Bennett Community College
Football Academy Programme
In association with
Chelsea FC Foundation
All academy staff are both experienced teachers and UEFA qualified coaches which enables them to deliver both the education and football elements of the programme, providing students with a consistent approach. The programme is designed to provide students with academic qualifications in sports and coaching based on their individual’s needs to help create suitable exit routes and careers beyond the course for all our learners; whether it be university; a playing scholarship abroad; coaching or direct into the work place.