Sportscape Education becomes part of EMPHASIS CIC to enhance offering in educating sports coaches of the future and apprentices

Sportscape Education is now part of EMPHASIS Community Interest Company (CIC), marking a significant step in our mission to enhance sports coaching education.

This move aligns Sportscape Education with its sister company, Sports Coaching Group, under the EMPHASIS banner, strengthening our collective commitment to fostering inclusivity, personal development, and community engagement across Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and Shropshire.

As part of this transition, Sportscape Education has updated its branding to align with EMPHASIS and Sports Coaching Group, reinforcing our shared vision and unified approach.

Charlie Chorlton, EMPHASIS Business Manager, said: "Emphasis will allow us to empower individuals, organisations, and communities through accessible coaching, education, sport, early years, youth engagement, and health and wellbeing services.

"We are committed to nurturing personal growth, promoting lifelong learning, and enhancing physical and emotional health to create a positive impact on the communities we serve.

"Through inclusive and innovative programmes and services, we strive to foster resilience, confidence, and holistic wellbeing, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential in a supportive and compassionate environment."

Sportscape Education: Inspiring through learning

Sportscape Education remains dedicated to supporting learners in their educational journey, offering:

• Functional skills development: Helping students achieve essential English and maths qualifications;

• Sports-based learning: Engaging young people through practical, skill-based education;

• Apprenticeships: Providing structured pathways into sports coaching and education careers;

• Mentoring: Offering personalised guidance to help learners realise their potential;

• Community engagement: Strengthening relationships between schools, organisations, and local communities.

By becoming part of EMPHASIS CIC, Sportscape Education is better positioned to expand these initiatives, leveraging shared resources and expertise to create a lasting impact.

EMPHASIS: A foundation of core values

The EMPHASIS Foundation is committed to empowering partners like Sportscape Education and Sports Coaching Group to drive meaningful change.

Its initiatives are designed to engage and support people of all ages and backgrounds, ensuring access to essential resources.

The foundation's core values, encapsulated in the acronym E.M.P.H.A.S.I.S, include:

• Education: Providing accessible learning opportunities, from apprenticeships to accredited courses, to inspire personal and professional growth;

• Mentoring: Offering tailored programmes that empower individuals to reach their full potential through expert guidance and support;

• Physically active: Encouraging people of all ages to embrace active lifestyles through engaging, community-focused initiatives;

• Health and well-Being: Offering diverse activities designed to support mental and physical health, fostering healthier, happier lives;

• Achieve: Delivering opportunities to individuals so they can realise their full potential;

• Sports participation: Creating safe, inclusive spaces for all to experience the benefits of sport;

• Inclusive: Ensuring everyone feels welcome and valued, regardless of background or ability;

• SEN (Special Educational Needs): Providing specialised support and tailored opportunities for individuals with additional needs.

Empowering schools and communities

Through its partnership with EMPHASIS, Sportscape Education will continue to support schools in generating income through fund-raising grants and external funding.

By working alongside schools, PTFAs, and local organisations, Sportscape Education enhances PE and extracurricular provision, ensuring long-term benefits for students and teachers alike.

The significance of the integration

Joining the EMPHASIS CIC framework enables Sportscape Education to:

• Expand programme reach: Leveraging shared resources to impact more learners and communities;

• Enhance service quality: Aligning with EMPHASIS’s core values ensures a holistic approach to education and development;

• Strengthen community bonds: Collaborative efforts foster a sense of belonging and mutual support among learners, educators, and communities.

By uniting under the EMPHASIS umbrella, Sportscape Education is poised to make an even greater difference, championing education, inclusivity, and personal growth at every level.