Playing for Success
Northamptonshire Study Centres
The DfES, Football Foundation, Northamptonshire County Council and local sports clubs have established and developed first class Study Centres at the county’s top professional sports venues.
Saints Study Centre - Northampton Saints RFC
Steelbacks Study Centre - Northamptonshire Cricket Club
Diamonds Study Centre - Rushden and Diamonds FC
Cobblers Study Centre - Northampton Town FC
Silverstone Study Centre - Silverstone Motorsport Circuit
The key programme delivered at the Study Centres is the highly successful ‘Playing for Success’ (PfS) initiative that uses the medium and environment of sport to raise standards in literacy, numeracy and ICT as well as self-esteem, and confidence. The Northampton Centres work with all schools in Northampton and some in Daventry whilst the Diamonds Centre provides support for East-Northants (Rushden, Kettering and Wellingborough).
‘Sport has the power to change the world, the power to inspire, the power to unite people in a way that little else can. It speaks to people in a language that they understand. Sport can create hope where there was once only despair. It is an instrument for peace, even more powerful than governments. It breaks down racial barriers. It laughs in the face of all kinds of discrimination. The heroes sport creates are examples of this power. They are valiant, not only on the playing field but also in the community, spreading hope and inspiration to the world.’ Nelson Mandela
Annual Review 06-07
