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Basketball can open a door that the classroom sometimes can't.

Targeted basketball-led programmes designed to engage, support and inspire young people in PRUs, Alternative Provision and school settings where behaviour, attendance or disengagement are a challenge.

Improved Engagement

A positive environment young people want to be part of.

Better Attendance

Using opportunity to reinforce positive routines.

Positive Behaviour

Clear expectations, structure and accountability.

Real Opportunity

A pathway into further education, club basketball and beyond.

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A Structured Approach

Engagement & Behaviour Programme

We combine high-quality basketball coaching with mentoring and personal development to help young people build better habits, stronger mindsets and brighter futures.

Your programme includes:

  • Weekly basketball sessions
  • Goal setting and mentoring
  • Small group sizes (8–15 young people)
  • Progress tracking and reporting
  • Dedicated SOS coach
  • Links to further opportunities
  • Personal development themes
  • Equipment provided (where needed)
  • Behaviour and attendance focus
  • End-of-programme impact summary

What We Can Work Towards

Together, we agree 2–4 key outcomes for your cohort. These may include:

Engagement

Regular participation and a positive attitude towards school and activity.

Attendance

Improved punctuality and time in school.

Behaviour

Greater self-discipline, respect and responsibility.

Belonging

Stronger relationships with peers, staff and the wider school community.

Progression

A route into further education, employment or club basketball.

Who It's For

Our engagement programmes are ideal for:

  • Pupil Referral Units (PRUs)
  • Alternative Provision (AP)
  • SEMH education settings
  • Schools with targeted cohorts
  • Behaviour intervention groups
  • Youth offending / prevention programmes
  • Local authority youth services
Discuss Your Setting
Basketball gives our students a reason to show up, work hard and believe in themselves. The impact goes far beyond the court.
Head of Year
PRU, West Midlands
A focused player working one-to-one with a School of Skill coach
Improved Attendance
Stronger Engagement
Positive Behaviour
School of Skill academy players visiting the UCLA basketball programme

See the wider impact at Holly Lodge

At Holly Lodge High School, a joined-up basketball pathway supported participation, belonging, recruitment and progression. It shows what can happen when consistent coaching becomes part of school life.

100+young people coached
25pupils into club basketball
2consecutive Sixth Form promotions
Read the Case Study

Programme Options

Flexible packages to suit your needs. Every programme is tailored to your setting, cohort and objectives.

6 Week Programme

A focused short-term intervention to re-engage and build positive habits.

  • Weekly sessions
  • Dedicated coach
  • Progress tracking
  • End-of-programme report
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12 Week Programme

A structured programme to create meaningful and lasting impact.

  • All 6 week features
  • Extended personal development
  • Behaviour and attendance focus
  • Progression planning
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How It Works

A simple partnership process.
01

Understand

We learn about your setting, cohort and objectives.

02

Design

We create a tailored programme with clear outcomes.

03

Deliver

Our experienced coaches run the programme in your setting.

04

Measure

We review attendance, behaviour and progress against agreed goals.

05

Progress

We support next steps — from school teams to club basketball and beyond.

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Let's Create Opportunity

Tell Us About Your Cohort

Arrange a call or visit to discuss how our engagement programme can support your young people.