“I have had the pleasure of working with HR Sports Academy for several years. This began with after school sports clubs and later extended to PE lessons and to lunchtime play supervision. When I changed school and needed some reliable and professional sports coaching I had no hesitation in contacting HR Sports Academy. This is a very wellrun organisation which pays scrupulous attention to safeguarding and to health and safety. All the coaches are well trained and have excellent rapport with pupils, including any who have challenging behavioural issues. They are firm but fair and also from the local community which means they can relate to our pupils. I am provided with detailed lesson plans and communication is excellent.” Jane Alexander

“HR Sports Academy is a new, innovative and refreshing provider of activities that promote physical, emotional and social well-being in the young people of Haringey and neighbouring boroughs. With the dynamic and inspiring management team, young people can truly believe they are valued and able to achieve. As a foster carer, I have been able to work with the team during school holidays to keep the children in my care busy and active; with the blessing of their primary school and the go ahead from Social Services, I am confident that the children are well catered for. It makes perfect sense that the organisation plans to further develop services to assist children who require alternative education because they have the flexibility to work in non-traditional way. Thank you HR Sports Academy!” Paula Spalding

“HR Sport Academy have enabled me to fulfil myself thus far in the sport sector, they provided me with the opportunity to do something I enjoy. As one of the first cohort of people to attend the Coach Development programme in 2011, I attended the workshop provided by HR and then found myself working in local schools. I have gained confidence, practical skills and coaching qualifications from the workshops/courses attended and it provided the platform to continue working in the sport industry. Since then I have completed a Sport Development degree, coached abroad and will be seeking to enrol on a sports related master’s degree. The alternative Education Programme will be very beneficial for pupils; it will most certainly raise the levels of aspiration, achievement and attendance. The programme will stimulate those children that need the support and inspire positive development of attitudes and skills. I would highly recommend the Alternative Education Programme as there are always young people that need extra support to help them fulfil their potential.” Shanite Harris