Case studies

FA Learning adds values

Alite have been working with the English Football Association since 2001 and have, with the FA, developed a model of generic tutor training based on agreed values. All programmes are now tested against these values. The FA Learning values mean that anyone of the 50,000 students who participate in FA programmes annually can expect them to be:

Challenging
FA Learning programmes will be active, engaging and develop responsibility, flexibility and an understanding of learning in learners.

Inclusive
FA Learning programmes will be inclusive, accessible and respectful of learner needs.

Coherent
FA Learning programmes will have clear progression routes, appropriate accreditation, and recognition of prior learning.

Creative
FA Learning programmes will be innovative and imaginative in design and delivery whilst being aligned to the national development strategy

Passionate
FA Learning programmes will be demonstrate a love of football, be up to date, well researched and reviewed for improvement

All FA tutors are expected to undertake specific training in the application of these values. Modelling these values will ensure that all FA Education providers will (be)

Challenging

• model the learning behaviours espoused
• be sensitive to process, to relationships and to content
• share responsibility for learning through the learning processes used
• help participants learn about learning
• be flexible themselves

Inclusive

• ensure that all client groups can be catered for through flexible provision
• design and deliver programmes utilising a range of different learning and teaching styles
• design and deliver programmes to foster an enthusiasm for lifelong learning
• audit the accessibility of programmes with regard to client groups, timings, accessibility of venue, appropriateness of materials and resources used.

Coherent

• be knowledgeable about the matrix of educational provision
• know and work with the accreditation and qualifications framework
• be able and willing to show how learners can build a balanced portfolio of accredited provision appropriate to their needs
• be able to guide and support learners in selecting and then navigating their way through the matrix

Creative

• be aware of the best thinking on the design and delivery of learning programmes
• be flexible in their use of modern learning ideas and the use of supportive technologies
• show understanding of the wider needs of the national game and be able to align the design and delivery of learning programmes to support those needs

Passionate

• be willing to undertake their own research and seek their own evidence within the agreed framework
• be capable of, and willing to, review for improvement, including improvement of personal performance
• involve others in reflecting on, and reviewing learning programmes for improvement