Advice & Support
The Tennis Foundation wishes to provide the appropriate advice and support, to assist all involved with the delivery of schools tennis.
Many new resources and templates are currently being developed and will be made available later in 2008. However, please contact us in the meantime if you need any specific advice and support, which you can't currently find available on our site.
Lesson Plans:
We are currently working on the production of a new and exciting Schools Tennis DVD, which will be part of a comprehensive Primary Schools resource package, to include lesson plans. This new package will be available from September 2008 onwards and in the longer term, we will be working on new resources for Secondary Schools.
In the meantime, you can view our existing lesson plan resource here (Please note you are required to register).
Teacher Training:
We work closely with the LTA to offer Primary and Secondary Teacher Training Courses.
The Primary Course is 3hrs in duration and the Secondary Course takes 6hrs to complete. Upon completion of both courses, all participants receive a comprehensive resource pack.
Where possible, all courses should take place at school venues, to make the teaching environment as realistic as possible. Courses are organised locally via your County LTA Office, please get in touch to find out about courses near you.
Resources & Templates:
Over the coming year, The Tennis Foundation will be working hard to create a comprehensive range of resources and templates to make the life of everyone involved with delivering schools tennis much easier!
If you have any suggestions for the development of these resources and templates, or need any specific support in the meantime, please contact us.
Funding:
Please visit our Funding Page for more information about funding opportunities for tennis in the education sector.
Facilities:
Over the coming year, The Tennis Foundation will be working closely with The LTA to produce some facility guidance, specific to schools.
In the meantime, please visit the existing Facility Information on the LTA website.
You could also contact your local LTA Tennis Development Manager or Officer. Contact details for the LTA's 'field team' can be found at: County Contacts
Equipment:
The Tennis Foundation are currently working on developing Schools Tennis Equipment Packages, which will be launched later in the year. In the meantime, if you require any advice or support in accessing and purchasing equipment for your school, please contact your local LTA Tennis Development Manager or Officer. Contact details for the LTA's 'field team' can be found at: County Contacts
More Information:
Your first point of contact for any additional support or guidance, should be your local LTA Tennis Development Manager or Officer. Contact details for the LTA's field team can be found at: County Contacts
The Tennis Foundation's Education Team are hear to help and advise you - please see their contact details below:
Paul Regan, Head of Education & Disability Development programme.
020 8487 7399
- Overall management of Education & Disability Development programme
- Strategic Link with Sport England, Youth Sport Trust and other National Bodies
- Coach Education (Schools)
- Higher Education
- Commercial Partnerships
Tom Gibbins, Education Manager
020 8487 7054
- Schools Competition
- Introduction to Disability Awareness Course
- Special Schools Programme
- Schools Tennis Website
- Pre-School Programme
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Building Schools for the Future
- General SSP / CSP Link
Alison Connell, Education Manager
020 8487 7068
- Membership & BSTA
- Leadership
- Further Education & FESCOs
- PESSCL Funding
- Teacher Training
- Schools Tennis Magazine
Haidee Stratford, Competition Administrator - Schools (LTA)
020 8487 7152
- Co-ordination and delivery of National Schools Competitions
- Development and administration of Local & Other Schools Competitions
