Reach for the Stars: Accredited Sports Leaders Award for Primary Schools

The Reach for the Stars Sports Leaders Award by Young Leaders Academy is an Open Awards UK-accredited primary school curriculum framework. Fully eligible for PE Sports Premium Funding, this standalone modular program empowers pupils with playground leadership skills while providing schools with verifiable evidence for Ofsted personal development inspections.

Imtiaz Jamil

By Imtiaz Jamil

The Reach for the Stars Sports Leaders Award by Young Leaders Academy is an Open Awards UK-accredited primary school curriculum framework. Fully eligible for PE Sports Premium Funding, this standalone modular program empowers pupils with playground leadership skills while providing schools with verifiable evidence for Ofsted personal development inspections.

Why Schools Choose the Reach for the Stars Framework

Primary school budgets require proven compliance and high-impact delivery. Our framework functions as standalone modules that integrate seamlessly into your existing school timetable.

 

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“The program emphasizes teamwork, communication, and responsibility, with an array of modules that teach essential skills such as session planning, event management, and behavioural guidance.”

Choose the Right Package for Your School

We provide scalable tiers to meet your specific year-group requirements:

  • Starter Module (£1,500): Ideal for targeted playground leadership cohorts. Includes full digital delivery toolkits and Open Awards certification assets.

  • Whole-School Enrichment (£6,500): Comprehensive school-wide implementation with dedicated staff training, physical materials, and priority compliance auditing.

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Ms. Emma PerkinsDeputy Head, St Barnabas Primary School, UK

“The children are able to develop their confidence, self esteem, communication, problem solving skills, creativity skills, teamwork skills and conflict resolution skills”

Frequently Asked Questions for School Leaders

Is this program eligible for PE Premium spending?

Yes. Because the award directly targets sustainable pupil engagement, physical activity leadership, and playground health, it satisfies the strict compliance criteria for UK PE Premium funding.

How does it evidence personal development for school inspections?

The program includes physical "Leadership Passport Logs" for every student. These logs provide tangible, independent, external verification of pupil agency, inclusion, and character building.

How is the Award delivered in school

We train your teachers / staff to deliver these Awards with confidence. They have all the resources needed, including zero-prep lesson plans, rubrics and help videos

What kind of support is provided?

Our customer service is second-to-none. You can phone, email or book a zoom call right from inside your online portal account and get support when you need it.

Would you like to see how other schools are using Reach For The Stars? Book a meeting to find out.