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Junior Fitness Squad – Reset & Re-Engage Programme
The Reset & Re-Engage Programme provides specialist alternative provision for young people who need a different approach to education, engagement and personal development. Delivered by Junior Fitness Squad, the programme uses sport, mentoring and relationship-based support to help young people rebuild confidence, improve wellbeing and reconnect with learning. The programme is designed for young people who may be experiencing barriers within mainstream education, including challenges with attendance, behaviour, confidence, motivation, emotional regulation or engagement. Through structured sessions, young people develop: Confidence and self-esteem Communication and teamwork skills Positive relationships Resilience and emotional regulation Physical wellbeing Life skills and personal responsibility Improved engagement with education The programme combines: ⚽ Sport and physical activity – using football and other activities as a tool to motivate, engage and develop young people. 🧠 Mentoring support – helping young people understand their strengths, overcome barriers and develop positive goals. 🎯 Personal development – building routines, confidence, accountability and transferable skills. 🤝 Relationship-based support – creating a safe, positive environment where young people feel valued and supported. Sessions are delivered in small groups by experienced coaches and mentors with backgrounds in youth development, education and football coaching. Each placement is personalised around the needs of the young person, with clear objectives agreed with schools, families and commissioners. Progress can be monitored through attendance, engagement, behaviour and personal development outcomes. The aim of the Reset & Re-Engage Programme is to provide young people with the opportunity to reset, rebuild confidence and re-engage with education and future opportunities.Sorry, no records were found. Please adjust your search criteria and try again.
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Safeguarding and Welfare of Children
Junior Fitness Squad places safeguarding and the welfare of young people at the centre of everything we do. The Reset & Re-Engage Programme operates with clear safeguarding policies, procedures and professional standards to ensure all young people are supported in a safe, positive and inclusive environment. All staff working with young people are appropriately recruited, DBS checked and trained in safeguarding procedures. Staff receive regular updates and are familiar with reporting processes, professional boundaries and their responsibilities in protecting children and young people. We work closely with schools, families and external professionals to ensure concerns are communicated appropriately and that young people receive the support they need. Sessions take place in safe, controlled environments with appropriate supervision, risk assessments and clear expectations around behaviour, respect and safeguarding.“All staff, including proprietors, should undergo recruitment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with barred list check where appropriate. Checks should be recorded on a single central record and persons who fail to meet those checks should not be employed.”
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“Robust procedures are in place outlining how to respond when a
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“Providers should have a named child safeguarding lead who has
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“Site access should be restricted to children receiving provision, the provider’s own staff, and supervised visitors”
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Recruitment Details
All staff working within the Reset & Re-Engage Programme complete appropriate safer recruitment checks before working with young people.
This includes:
Enhanced DBS checks where required
Verification of qualifications and experience
Reference checks where appropriate
Safeguarding training
Understanding of child protection responsibilities
Ongoing monitoring of staff suitability
Records of required checks and training are maintained securely.
Policies Available
- Behaviour Policy
- Child Protection Policy
- Staff Behaviour Policy
- E-Safety Policy
- Prevent Policy
- Data Protection (GDPR Compliance) Policy
- Privacy Notice
- ICO Registration
- Equality and Diversity Statement
Health and Safety
Junior Fitness Squad prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of all young people attending the Reset & Re-Engage Programme. All activities are planned carefully, with appropriate supervision, risk assessments and procedures in place. Staff are briefed on responsibilities and ensure activities are delivered safely and inclusively.“An appropriate health and safety policy is in place and implemented effectively”
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“First aid equipment and/or facilities are readily available and there are arrangements for access to a qualified first aider”
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“A system should be in place and in use for recording and reporting health and safety and first aid incidents”
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“All specialist equipment used by the provider should have undergone relevant inspection and safety checks consistent with industry standards”
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“Staff should hold appropriate qualifications and be suitably trained in the use of specialised equipment”
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“An appropriate fire safety policy should be in place”
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Admissions Support and Guidance
The Reset & Re-Engage Programme works with schools, local authorities, families and professionals to support young people who require an alternative approach to education.
Each placement is discussed individually to ensure the programme is suitable and that clear outcomes are identified.
“Admissions policies and referral processes should be clearly documented and well supported”
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“Providers should maintain records, including information supplied by commissioners, for all children placed in their settings”
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“Providers should have an induction process to help children to understand the intended outcomes of their placements and their setting’s safeguarding and health and safety policies”
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“Providers should record children’s attendance for each session and share information promptly with commissioners. Processes should be in place for checking on the health and welfare of absent children, and to agree strategies to improve attendance”
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“All providers should have a strategy to support good behaviour for learning, to record children’s behaviour and progress, and to share information about behaviour routinely with commissioners and parents”
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Induction Processes
Each young person receives an induction covering:
Programme expectations
Safeguarding procedures
Venue safety
Session structure
Personal goals and targets
Staff focus on building positive relationships and helping young people feel comfortable and supported.
Quality of Education
The Reset & Re-Engage Programme provides structured learning experiences through sport, mentoring and personal development.
Sessions are planned around individual outcomes including confidence, resilience, teamwork, communication, emotional regulation and re-engagement with education.
Young people are supported to develop transferable skills that benefit their education, relationships and future opportunities.
“Teaching staff and instructors should have the appropriate skills, knowledge and qualifications to deliver programmes”
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“Planning for learning shows lesson/session plans identify the knowledge, skills and understanding that all children attending their settings will aim to achieve”
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“There is a clear process for setting targets and monitoring learning progress, supporting re-integration and transition where appropriate, and for taking actions if progress is not on track”
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“Providers should have processes in place to self-evaluate whether they are effective in delivering the commissioned services”
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Specialist Staffing
The programme benefits from experienced practitioners in sport, youth engagement and mentoring.
Staff have experience supporting young people who require additional support with confidence, behaviour, wellbeing and engagement.
SEND Support
The programme provides an inclusive environment where activities and support are adapted to meet individual needs.
Staff work with schools and families to understand SEND requirements and ensure young people receive appropriate support.
Testimonials
We are really pleased with how well one of our year 3 pupils has progressed at Junior fitness squad and the positive impact attending the provision has had on their engagement at school. Our pupil speaks highly of Charlie who works directly with the pupils in the provision and is always enthusiastic to attend. They work hard to support and use pupils’ interests to complete learning tasks and gain certificates such as sports leader. The facility is modern and accessible and communication with school is excellent. We will be continuing to work with Junior fitness squad as an alternative provision for our pupils.- Sarah Plimmer, Assistant headteacher and inclusion lead, Coundon Primary School.Coventry
West Midlands
CV34FG
United Kingdom
- Sports and Outdoor Education
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