South Gloucestershire and Stroud College has been awarded the AoC Beacon Standard in Widening Participation for the innovative In2Sport programme. This prestigious standard names colleges that have gone above and beyond in a particular field with widening participation is at the forefront of SGS College.
The In2Sport programme started in October 2021 and has endeavoured to provide sport education opportunities for individuals with experiences of the criminal justice system. The learners on the programme typically start the course shortly after release from prison, helping them to gain the qualifications needed to enter employment within the fitness industry.
Megan Knowelden, Learning Area Manager for Adult Education comments: “We are extremely proud to have received recognition for our In2Sport programme. We are fortunate to work with learners that are striving to turn their lives around and make a difference within their community.
