A BASINGSTOKE college has been recognised for its good practice for its sports leadership programmes.

Queen Mary’s College has gained Academy Status for Sport Leadership from Sports Leaders UK.

The status recognises the best Approved Assessment Centres that are delivering Sports Leaders UK’s awards and qualifications with a high level of success and enthusiasm, and act as “beacons of good practice to other organisations in their local area”.

Sport Leader UK has a range of awards and qualifications which offer fun and practical courses that focus on leading.

They can act as a potential stepping stone into employment, further education or training and develop generic leadership skills that are vital in other areas of life, allowing those who are not sports superstars to take a full and active role in sport and physical activity.

QMC, in Cliddesden Road, offers a range of Sports Leader programmes including community sports leadership award.