HITZ Education (Leicester Tigers Foundation)

HITZ Education is an education programme from Leicester Tigers Foundation that helps young people take steps into further education, employment, apprenticeships or training. Learners can complete Functional Skills in English and Maths (Level 1 or 2), with life and employability skills built in through sport, wellbeing activities and real-world opportunities. It runs in two 16-week cohorts (September to February and February to July) at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, the home of Leicester Tigers, and is expanding to Coventry at the Families For All hub on Foleshill Road.

Children & young people, NEET / at risk of exclusion

Two 16-week cohorts a year. Places can be full; a waiting list is kept and referrals or visits can be arranged by email.

Safeguarding policy in place.

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“Before joining Hitz, I struggled with severe anxiety. Since then, I've gained more confidence, not only in my functional skills but also in my social skills. I now leave the classroom feeling proud of my work, which is a big change from when I was in school and didn't want to engage. - Gracie-Mae Watts, HITZ Education participant (published by Leicester Tigers Foundation)”

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