British Canoeing – great coach education through professional standards

Lee has been involved within the outdoor industry and specifically paddlesport for over 30 years, initially guiding expeditions across the globe, then moving to deliver both Further and Higher Education programmes in Sports Science and Outdoor Education. Lee is responsible for all regulated and non regulated qualifications and educational programmes across an exciting and diverse […]

Get involved in Local Skills Improvement

Introduced by the Department of Education, LSIPs are designed to address the skills shortages faced by businesses across England. LSIPs work by aligning education and training with the needs of local employers, placing employers at the heart of education provision to support and create a flourishing local jobs market, helping local economies grow and thrive. […]

No Child was Left Behind

By Phill Wright, Head of Insight & Business Transformation, CIMSPA The idea was born last year when we became acutely aware of the inequalities that exist when it comes to children and young people having access to sport and physical activity. The statistics are frightening. In short, if you’re from an ethnic minority group or […]

CIMSPA launches wider consultation for Working with Women and Girls professional standard

We are seeking general feedback on this standard’s content from both individuals and organisations within the sector – especially those with particular expertise in this field. We have been working in conjunction with sector-specific partners to create this standard. This professional standard will be published later this year. Employers will then have a single point […]