24 Aug 2018 17:46:51
Hi eds,

I work as a tutor in the film industry. Even though the child actors have been taken out of school, they still have to receive three hours of education per day. If the film company fails to provide these hours, then it could lose its licence to work with children again in the future.

Iâ€™ve been wondering whether football academies are subject to similar laws. Do academies usually have schools on site, and are these given much priority by the larger clubs? Have any clubs been in trouble for failing to provide the appropriate levels of education to their younger players?

Footballers have a reputation for being slightly dim. But maybe thatâ€™s because of poor education, rather than inherent stupidity.

{Ed001's Note - yes the academy players have to attend school.}

1.) 24 Aug 2018
24 Aug 2018 18:07:26
For example Iâ€™m pritty sure lfc has rainhill high school as an academy school, the kids attend the school as normal but the club pumped a mill or sum thing in to build a top physical department to aid in teaching pe at the highest grade.

2.) 24 Aug 2018
24 Aug 2018 19:38:46
We have day release under 16s attend our College at least 1 day per week on release
Post 16 are here every day (lessons and training)

3.) 25 Aug 2018
25 Aug 2018 07:44:24
Hi Storm Lord
Academy players do have to attend school.
They link themselves in with a local school most of the time and their education is done there.
For each player they get X amount which is shared between the school and club. I did get told Â£5000 per player, so Â£2500 each but i am sure the EDs will know more.
In the past it used to be mainly B-Tech or computer based education. The clubs started to realise that many kids were either being pulled out by parents or the kids did not like the school. So they bought in A levels to keep players in their system.
There are many outside Elite coaching systems that are not associated with clubs but still have to provide an education for their scholars.
An example is AFC Wimbledon use Southfields Community College as they have the facilities to educate plus coach/ play football.
Another problem is when you finish at U16 level you then go up to U18 level, non league clubs are implementing that any player going into their U18 academy MUST attend their school. Again many players are dropping out of the club as they do not feel it is right for their education. Sutton Utd is one that does this.
There are many other options though at U18, such as normal Sunday football or if good enough a midweek league like the Bostik league.
It is a very good standard and you get plenty of scouts at these games also.
As you can see there are now plenty of options to play football and still have that plan B of a decent education as very few players actually make the grade.

{Ed001's Note - Charlton used to have their own college, but not sure if the moron who owns them now got rid of it or not.}

4.) 25 Aug 2018
25 Aug 2018 08:54:00
The Charlton scheme
Studying as part of the Football Academy
Learners who join the College's Football Academy will study at the College's Enfield Centre.
Learners can select ANY full-time course at the College's Enfield Centre while taking part in the Football Academy scheme.

5.) 28 Aug 2018
28 Aug 2018 18:15:05
SlapHead
If charlton is running the LFE model, which I guess they should be, most will be on BTEC sport as the colleges timetable wonâ€™t always allow for academy training access.
The LFE scheme includes modules in dealing with the press, agents, etc. So good stuff.