7th January 2009
Our programmes
Gifted and Talented
The Youth Sport Trust manages the Gifted and Talented strand of the government’s Physical Education, School Sport and Club Links (PESSCL) strategy. We support schools in identifying and supporting talented pupils in PE and sport, to help them to realise their full potential - both in sport and education - through a coordinated support programme.
Gifted and Talented programmes focus not only on high achievers but also on those who show sporting potential, including pupils at risk of underachieving and those from disadvantaged areas.
For more information about Gifted and Talented, visit our Talent Ladder website:
Opportunities for young people include:
Junior Athlete Education (JAE)
JAE is a support programme that assists School Sport Partnerships in helping their most Gifted and Talented young sports people manage the demands of not only their sport, but their school and social life.
The aim is to identify a young person’s needs and with the assistance of teachers, parents and coaches give that person the opportunity to maximise their sporting potential, while reducing the conflicting demands that developing sporting talent often brings.
As well as running workshops for young people and their parents, the programme also identifies a school staff mentor to support the athlete and help them plan and balance their schedule.
To maximise the sporting potential of young athletes, School Sport Partnerships often work closely with local, regional or National Governing Bodies of Sport, clubs and associations.
Click here to find our more or go to the Talent Ladder website.
The aim is to identify a young person’s needs and with the assistance of teachers, parents and coaches give that person the opportunity to maximise their sporting potential, while reducing the conflicting demands that developing sporting talent often brings.
As well as running workshops for young people and their parents, the programme also identifies a school staff mentor to support the athlete and help them plan and balance their schedule.
To maximise the sporting potential of young athletes, School Sport Partnerships often work closely with local, regional or National Governing Bodies of Sport, clubs and associations.
Click here to find our more or go to the Talent Ladder website.
Multi-skill academies
Created for Gifted and Talented 8 to 12 year olds, Multi-Skill Academies are focused on developing core skills such as movement, co-ordination, agility, body awareness and thinking skills.
Click here to download an information sheet
Multi-skill Clubs
Multi-skill Clubs provide a weekly opportunity for 7 to 11/12 year olds to take part in a wide range of sporting activities outside of school hours.
They enable young people to develop fundamental movement and sport skills such as agility, balance, co-ordination, running, jumping, throwing and catching.
Click here to find out more or go to the Talent Ladder website.
Calum Johnston Scholarships
Supporting gifted and talented young athletes. Find out more...