Work is progressing on the new centre and things are starting to take shape. The builders are currently renewing some of the existing roof and some stud walls are in place. We also have a new ramp and steps to the entrance and slabs to the side and rear of the building.   More updates soon!

Northamptonshire Study Centres harness the potential of cricket, rugby and football to increase the motivation and educational attainment of young people throughout our region.

Northamptonshire Study Centres are providing schools and community groups with the opportunity to work with young people through state of the art Study Centres at four of Northamprtonshire’s top proffesional sports clubs. The Northamptonshire Study Centres consist of the Steelbacks Study Centre at northamptonshire County Cricket Clb, the Saints Study Centre at Northampton Saints Rugby Football Club. at the Diamonds Study Centre at Rushden and Diamonds Football Club and the Cobblers Study Centre at Northampton Town Football Club.

‘We are a nation that love sport and for many children and teenagers this is a great way to keep them engaged with education and to boost their skills. Playing for Success has gone from strength to strength over the last five years, and is continuing to make a significant impact on pupil’s education. It was set up to drive up standards, and it is working.’ Minister for Schools

• To provide a supportive, innovative, dynamic and stimulating learning environment.
• To raise pupils’ self-esteem and nurture independent thinking.
• To develop challenging and relevant education programmes that use the study of sport as a route to other knowledge, skills and understanding.
• To raise standards in literacy and numeracy in line with the national literacy and numeracy strategies.
• To embrace an inclusive approach that provides access to children of all abilities, including children with learning, behavioural, emotional and physical needs.
• To create opportunities for pupil success
• To provide regular feedback to schools and parents.
• To enhance study skills and facilitate homework, coursework and exam presentation.

WORK HAS BEGUN ON THE STUDY CENTRE’S NEW ACCOMMODATION AT THE COUNTY GROUND.

AT THE MOMENT WE ARE HOUSED IN TWO ADJOINING ROOMS IN THE SPENCER PAVILION WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE FIELD OF PLAY. DESPITE THE EXCELLENT POSITION THE ROOMS HAVE BECOME TOO SMALL NOW THAT WE ARE OFFERING FULL TIME PFS PROVISION.BY THE SUMMER WE WILL BE MOVING TO THE OLD BOWLS CLUB ON THE ABINGTON ROAD SIDE OF THE GROUND.

IN THE NEW BUILDING WE WILL HAVE TWO DISTINCT TEACHING SPACES AS WELL AS A DESIGNATED OFFICE SPACE AND A BREAKOUT ROOM FOR GAMES AND BREAK TIME.

THE BUILDERS MOVED INTO SITE AT THE BEGINNING OF OCTOBER AND THINGS ARE MOVING QUICKLY WITH THE INTERNAL CEILINGS AND THE OLD OUTSIDE TOILETS ALREADY DEMOLISHED, AND WORK ON THE NEW EXTENSION UNDERWAY.

CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS TO SEE HOW IT IS LOOKING AND COME BACK FOR REGULAR UPDATES AND NEWS OF OUR LAUNCH IN THE COMING MONTHS.