The students study the level 2 or Level 3 qualification in esports, then in addition they’ve got internships or work placements, so it was more a case of looking at the content and seeing if it was relatable to what we’re currently teaching now, which it was. Traditionally, our level 2 learners study maths and English while at college so having something like an additional level 3 qualification, it was important to make sure they weren’t overwhelmed.
We’ve managed to blend both together, to the point where it’s not an additional burden or workload for the students. Due to the nature of how it fits in with the Pearson specification and the esports units we teach, it all fits together really easily, in all honesty.
The students work on evidencing the results of their work on building leadership skills and we try to put as much as we can on social media to show what they are doing and how they use their skills.
For example, we’ve created a range of podcasts on topics that are relevant towards the units such as cybersecurity or health and well-being, teaching them the importance of staying fit and the mental, physical and social aspect of esports that’s inspired them to pursue things further.
It means that students are increasingly engaged in the physical activity elements of the programme as well as developing their communication skills and leadership skills.
