E-Sport - Educ8 - Coventry Alternative Provision 24/25
Training Provider
Educ8
Educ8 provide independent Alternative Education schools across England to support learners at risk of exclusion, or who are disengaged from mainstream education.
Initially formed in Leicester in 2009 by Jevon Payne and Tim Warner, Educ8 Leicester provided a single vocational sports programme as a part time alternative provision. Educ8 has since become a national independent provider that has developed its vocational offer to include 9 vocational programmes delivering in 4 geographical locations.
Our Mission
To provide a rich education in which our learners can thrive with:
> improved life skills
> career pathways
> and positive progression
We aim for reintegration back into mainstream school or for a positive post-16 destination.
Educ8 will be delivering a full curriculum to all learners which will be a total of 4 qualifications upon completion of the course. Learners will need to attend two days a week in order to obtain the qualifications.
All learners will need to attend one vocational day from Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
In addition to this one core day will also need to be selected from Tuesday or Thursday.
(All Educ8 provision is a minimum of two days).
The curriculum will include:
English, Maths and Science
Physical Education
A chosen vocation (E-Sport)
Topic learning (Black History Month, Holocaust, Faith and Religion, British Government and Politics, Protective Characteristics and one local topic)
The E-sports industry is a fast-growing global industry. E-sports is defined as organised competitive gaming, which is human versus human, either as individuals or in teams. Educ8 will be delivering this qualification at level 1 through RQF BTEC level 1 Vocational Studies. It provides an opportunity for alignment of social, physical, mental and financial skills into one qualification to deepen and expand learning, skills which are highly valued in the changing and fluid workplace. Learners must apply strategy, skill and teamwork to be successful.
Qualification (If Applicable)
Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award Introductory in Vocational Studies
