Work-based and placement learning guidance

Work-based and placement learning guidance

Explore our work-based and placement learning guidance

Shaped by leading organisations in sport and physical activity, our selection of work-based and placement learning guidance resources are designed to support employers, education providers and students to make the most out of work-based experiences.

They include:

  • what you can expect before, during and after placements
  • your responsibilities as an employer, education provider or student
  • frequently asked questions
  • further resources and reference materials.


The guidance will allow you to set clear expectations for what you can offer during a work-based learning experience and how this should be managed.

For employers

This employer-focused guidance will help you to better understand the minimum standards for supporting work-based placements and opportunities for you to develop your provision in this area.

Download employer guidance

21/04/2026

For education providers

This guidance for education providers is a resource for your organisation to enhance and develop your work-based and placement learning provision for students across the sector.

Download education provider guidance

21/04/2026

For students

For students, the guidance will help you to better understand work-based and placement learning opportunities. The aim is that it will help you make informed choices about what you want from your placement. The guidance is a resource for everyone studying sport and physical activity to use.

Download student guidance

21/04/2026

Questions

For any questions related to this guidance, please email education@cimspa.co.uk.
Alternatively, partners can contact their partnership executive for more information.