Personal development How we support personal development Cricket is used to develop life skills Young people are given a voice and trained to lead Coaches are role models We turn excitement to play into enthusiasm to learn Inspiring young leaders Research from the Coalition of Sport for Development has shown that inequities that existed in educational attainment and employment before the pandemic have only widened since. City & Guilds found that 30% of young people do not think they will be able to achieve their career ambitions and 43% do not believe their education has equipped them with the skills to get where they want to go. Every Chance to Shine session has a life skills outcome. Bowling, fielding and catching skills are taught hand in hand with leadership, teamwork and communication skills In primary schools Coaches train children to be Playground Leaders and take responsibility for cricket games at breaktime. 97% of teachers agreed that taking part in Chance to Shine sessions supported their pupils’ personal development. In secondary schools Girls are trained to establish and run their own after school clubs and festivals. 98% of teachers agreed that the programme supported girls to develop leadership skills. At Street projects Coaches deliver life skills sessions as well as cricket. Young people who show leadership potential are encouraged to train as coaches. 88% of young people agreed they felt confident in their ability to be a leader. Sources: City & Guilds (2022), Youth Misspent Report. Survey of 656 teachers at the end of a Chance to Shine programme. Survey of 45 teachers at the end of a Chance to Shine programme. Survey of 826 Street participants. Case Study: More than just cricket The room is filled with cheer as a group of former participants return to The Way Youth Zone in Wolverhampton. Whilst they may have effectively graduated from this Street project, which caters for eight - 16 year olds, many now play at local cricket clubs in the area. Read More Manage Cookie Preferences