The Millwall AP Academy Programme is a part-time alternative education provision delivered by the trust and acts as a precursor to our post-16 football academy programme. The AP Academy provides Key stage 4 and also Year 9 students opportunities to study towards YMCA Fitness Activity qualification, Employability and industry specific qualifications at Level 1 and 2, whilst partaking in practical, sport-related activities and learning within a professional football industry setting. The curriculum offers both non-formal theory and practical activities and work experience taster.
The key aim to help re-engage targeted students in learning and develop the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary for employment in the sports industry sector as well as provide cover supervision support for students with their school core curriculum e.g. English, Maths and ICT.
The trust has experienced coaches, tutors and mentors who provide students with real life experiences of working within the sports sector, and offers clear and direct routes into Further Education programmes, coaching and employment. The programme delivers a distinct pathway and accreditation programme qualifications outlined below
AP Aspire pathway – For those with aspirations to learn and work within the wider football and sport industry
AP Elite pathway – Precursor to Millwall’s Post 16 Academy programme for those identified with ambition to develop as football players
AP Girls pathway – During and after school programme supporting girls football and sport industry aspirations and development
AP Engage - Bespoke life skill, career, and employability workshops delivered onsite at schools by Millwall tutors, coaches and mentors
Millwall Progress Coach secondment – Trust staff supporting in school settings enhancing delivery via cover supervision, TA and coaching roles
Core Qualification offer
-YMCA L1 Fitness & Physical Activity Award (Precursor to Gym instructor professional L2 qual)
-Employability L2 Award or Certificate
-Money Management L1-2 Award
-First Aid Award L2
-Food Safety and Hygiene L2
