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Covid Update

On Tuesday 29 March, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Sajid Javid, set out the next steps for living with COVID-19 in England from Friday 1 April.

Updated guidance advises:

  • Adults with the symptoms of a respiratory infection, and who have a high temperature or feel unwell, should try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people until they feel well enough to resume normal activities and no longer have a high temperature.
  • Children and young people who are unwell and have a high temperature should stay at home and avoid contact with other people. They can return to college when they no longer have a high temperature, and are well enough to attend.
  • Adults with a positive COVID-19 test result should try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for 5 days, which is when they are most infectious. For children and young people aged 18 and under, the advice is 3 days.

For education and childcare settings from Friday 1 April:

  • Regular asymptomatic testing is no longer recommended in any education or childcare setting, including in SEND, alternative provision and children’s social care settings. Therefore, we will no longer be able to order test kits .

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        up to 15 hours of weekly contact time, which includes on-court training,
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        the season. Additionally, all learners receive three individual feedback
        sessions annually with their coaches, focusing on academic development,
        personal needs, and areas for improvement.
      

      

        The SGS Sport program also offers an extensive Sport Science and Medical
        package focused on injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
        This includes strength and conditioning sessions, sports rehab, sports
        massage, and pitch-side first aid and matchday emergency cover at the
        SGS WISE Campus. Each academy benefits from two strength and
        conditioning sessions per week, delivered by our coaches across our two
        performance gyms. Additionally, a dedicated team of sports rehab
        professionals is available to support athletes in case of injury. We
        also collaborate closely with the academic sports department to provide
        work experience opportunities for students, including sports massage
        services for sports academy learners. SGS College offers a dedicated ice
        bath facility for student use. Furthermore, there are various placement
        opportunities for university-level students in sports psychology,
        performance analysis, and strength and conditioning. For the 2024-25
        academic year, SGS College, in collaboration with the University of
        Gloucestershire, is launching a paid MSc studentship opportunity. These
        initiatives aim to develop SGS College into a centre of sporting
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        The Netball program begins each August with an extensive pre-season
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        The main program runs from September to May, with academic schedules
        structured to allow access to the Sports Academy offerings. During the
        season, training sessions are held on Monday afternoons and Friday
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        The SGS Sport Netball games take place on Wednesday afternoons, where
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        21, allowing our higher education learners to also benefit from playing
        competitive sports alongside their chosen courses.
      

    

  






  

    

      
Academic Qualifications

      

        To participate in the Netball programme at SGS College, all learners
        must be enrolled in a full-time academic qualification, such as
        Vocational qualifications or A Levels. Many learners choose to study
        disciplines like Sport, Sports Media, or Media at the WISE Campus, while
        others pursue A Levels or Business Studies at the Filton Campus. For
        those studying at the Filton Campus, a shuttle bus service is available
        to facilitate transportation to and from the WISE Campus.
      

      

        Participation in the Sports Academy provision is contingent upon
        adherence to the SGS Sport Code of Conduct. This code outlines
        expectations regarding behaviour, attendance (maintained at 92% across
        all academic qualifications), timely submission of work, and adherence
        to sporting conduct standards. Compliance with these requirements
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Partners and Progression

      

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        play senior netball. Additionally, SGS runs a community netball program
        for juniors at the under-12, under-14, and under-16 levels. This allows
        learners to play netball at SGS College while also gaining coaching
        experience within the junior program. Further collaborations include the
        Team Bath Futures Hub training at SGS College, which has led to the SGS
        Netball academy visiting Team Bath for guest coaching sessions. The
        Netball academy has also benefited from guest sessions and progression
        talks delivered by experienced coaches such as Jen Barett who coaches
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        Birmingham.
      

    

  






  

    

      
Our Alumni and Academy Success

      

        Over the years, athletes in the Netball program at SGS College have
        successfully balanced playing for the College with participating in
        academy-level netball. This has led to players like Alex Chidgey, Alyssa
        Henley-Furneaux and Maddie Giles advancing to play for the Severn Stars.
        Additionally, Millie Bombroff and Alice Barnes have represented the AoC
        National squad in international fixtures in recent years. However, the
        most notable SGS Netball alumna is Denika Campbell-Lee, who went on to
        represent the Hertfordshire Mavericks in the Netball Super League. In
        addition to this former SGS Netball Academy player Jen Barrett has gone
        on to forge a successful career coaching at the Welsh Dragons alongside
        her role as Head of Netball at the University of Birmingham. Finally,
        former SGS College Netball coaches Jess Thirlby (England Netball) and
        Tamsin Greenway (Scotland Netball) have gone on to coach international
        teams at the highest level.
      

    

  



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SGS Sport

Netball

Our Netball program at the College offers female athletes opportunities to enhance their Netball skills under the guidance of our specialist coaches. Linked with Team Bath Netball and local Super League clubs, our program facilitates coaching visits and trips for athletes, providing invaluable experiences and learning opportunities. Additionally, the SGS Sport program has forged a robust partnership with SGS Independents Netball, enabling players to engage in high-level senior Netball in Bristol. This collaboration further enriches our players' experiences and fosters their development within the sport.

The Programme

The Netball Academy at SGS Sport provides athletes aged 16-21 with a comprehensive opportunity to advance their athletic careers while studying at SGS College. Learners in the SGS Sports Academy benefit from up to 15 hours of weekly contact time, which includes on-court training, gym-based strength and conditioning sessions, and athlete development sessions covering psychology, nutrition, and brand awareness throughout the season. Additionally, all learners receive three individual feedback sessions annually with their coaches, focusing on academic development, personal needs, and areas for improvement.

The SGS Sport program also offers an extensive Sport Science and Medical package focused on injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. This includes strength and conditioning sessions, sports rehab, sports massage, and pitch-side first aid and matchday emergency cover at the SGS WISE Campus. Each academy benefits from two strength and conditioning sessions per week, delivered by our coaches across our two performance gyms. Additionally, a dedicated team of sports rehab professionals is available to support athletes in case of injury. We also collaborate closely with the academic sports department to provide work experience opportunities for students, including sports massage services for sports academy learners. SGS College offers a dedicated ice bath facility for student use. Furthermore, there are various placement opportunities for university-level students in sports psychology, performance analysis, and strength and conditioning. For the 2024-25 academic year, SGS College, in collaboration with the University of Gloucestershire, is launching a paid MSc studentship opportunity. These initiatives aim to develop SGS College into a centre of sporting excellence and research.

The Netball program begins each August with an extensive pre-season period that combines on-court sessions with team-building activities. The main program runs from September to May, with academic schedules structured to allow access to the Sports Academy offerings. During the season, training sessions are held on Monday afternoons and Friday mornings, featuring a mix of individual, squad, and unit-based sessions.

The SGS Sport Netball games take place on Wednesday afternoons, where teams compete in the Association of Colleges (AoC) League against top colleges. Additionally, the second team participates in the AoC Sport Competition program against local colleges. By entering leagues run by the Association of Colleges (AoC), we can field players up to the age of 21, allowing our higher education learners to also benefit from playing competitive sports alongside their chosen courses.

Academic Qualifications

To participate in the Netball programme at SGS College, all learners must be enrolled in a full-time academic qualification, such as Vocational qualifications or A Levels. Many learners choose to study disciplines like Sport, Sports Media, or Media at the WISE Campus, while others pursue A Levels or Business Studies at the Filton Campus. For those studying at the Filton Campus, a shuttle bus service is available to facilitate transportation to and from the WISE Campus.

Participation in the Sports Academy provision is contingent upon adherence to the SGS Sport Code of Conduct. This code outlines expectations regarding behaviour, attendance (maintained at 92% across all academic qualifications), timely submission of work, and adherence to sporting conduct standards. Compliance with these requirements ensures learners' eligibility for involvement in the Sports Academy program.

Partners and Progression

Our Netball program has an excellent partnership with SGS Independents Netball, offering SGS Netball players the opportunity to advance and play senior netball. Additionally, SGS runs a community netball program for juniors at the under-12, under-14, and under-16 levels. This allows learners to play netball at SGS College while also gaining coaching experience within the junior program. Further collaborations include the Team Bath Futures Hub training at SGS College, which has led to the SGS Netball academy visiting Team Bath for guest coaching sessions. The Netball academy has also benefited from guest sessions and progression talks delivered by experienced coaches such as Jen Barett who coaches for the Welsh Dragons and is Head of Netball at the University of Birmingham.

Our Alumni and Academy Success

Over the years, athletes in the Netball program at SGS College have successfully balanced playing for the College with participating in academy-level netball. This has led to players like Alex Chidgey, Alyssa Henley-Furneaux and Maddie Giles advancing to play for the Severn Stars. Additionally, Millie Bombroff and Alice Barnes have represented the AoC National squad in international fixtures in recent years. However, the most notable SGS Netball alumna is Denika Campbell-Lee, who went on to represent the Hertfordshire Mavericks in the Netball Super League. In addition to this former SGS Netball Academy player Jen Barrett has gone on to forge a successful career coaching at the Welsh Dragons alongside her role as Head of Netball at the University of Birmingham. Finally, former SGS College Netball coaches Jess Thirlby (England Netball) and Tamsin Greenway (Scotland Netball) have gone on to coach international teams at the highest level.

How to Apply

If you are looking to join our College Academy on a full time Level 1-3 course on either a BTEC or A-Level program then please apply online for the course you want below.

Full-Time Application Form Applying Online Full-Time Courses

Degree Program and UCAS

If it is our degree program you are interested in then please click below to see the full list of courses we offer. Then for help with applying through UCAS please email Bev Awre ([email protected]).

University Courses

Meet Our Staff

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Operation Lead
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Operation Lead

-Former Hong Kong international player
-International coach and team manager
-National Championship Gold medal winning coach
-Provides expert insight into Chinese training and elite performance
-Master Degree in Sports Management and Bachelor Degree in Business Administration

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Connor Sidley-Adams

Learning Area Manager, Extra Curricular Programmes
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Connor Sidley-Adams

Learning Area Manager, Extra Curricular Programmes

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Zoe Cotton

Zoe Cotton

Assistant Coach - Netball
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Zoe Cotton

Assistant Coach - Netball

Zoe is an experienced Coach specialising in identifying, recruiting and developing young talent, helping players to fulfil their potential.

  • Qualified Level 2 Netball Coach
  • SGS Bristol Academy Juniors Netball Coach
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Dr Craig Barden

Dr Craig Barden

Head of Strength, Conditioning and Sports Therapy
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Dr Craig Barden

Head of Strength, Conditioning and Sports Therapy

Craig has worked in the SGS injury clinic since 2010 when he graduated from the University of the West of England with a degree in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation. Craig is responsible the sports injury clinic where, alongside 4 other therapists, he ensures sports students are receiving a good level of care for their injuries ensuring they can return to activities as quickly and safely as possible. He also oversees the strength and conditioning provision, where 3 qualified coaches support the various academies to aid physical development and team performance. Outside of the academy, Craig works with the Bristol’s only professional basketball team, the Bristol Flyers, whilst lecturing at the University of Gloucestershire. He has also completed a PhD in injury prevention in youth rugby at the University of Bath, publishing in various peer-reviewed journals.

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Tom Riddell

Tom Riddell

Sports Rehabiliator
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Tom Riddell

Sports Rehabiliator

Tom has a degree in Sport Rehabilitation and is a BASRaT registered therapist. He works in private clinical practices as well as working with Nailsea & Tickenham FC. He has now joined the sports academy team supporting the student athletes in their injury management. Tom will primarily use tailored exercise programs, but also some manual therapy techniques, to help facilitate better movement, reduce pain and, help people return to their activity stronger than they were before. Outside of work, Tom plays two instruments with a band as well as keeping fit with his main sport of swimming.

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Will Crowfoot

Will Crowfoot

Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Will Crowfoot

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Will started working at the college in 2018 but he is also an ex-student attending the college from 2010-2012 where he studied a Level 3 BTEC in Sports performance and excellence and was a member of the American Football academy. After graduating from SGS, Will spent 6 months in Canada at a Prep school playing against some top high schools in America before coming back to study at Cardiff Metropolitan University where he graduated with a BCs (Hons) degree in Sports Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage. Whilst completing his degree he also interned with the Cardiff Met performance sports teams during his third year and gained experience within multiple sports.

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Siobhan Turner

Siobhan Turner

Head Coach - Netball
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Siobhan Turner

Head Coach - Netball

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Pip Dickin

Pip Dickin

Sports Therapist
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Pip Dickin

Sports Therapist

Pip started in the sports injury clinic at SGS in 2022 after graduating from the university of Worcester with a degree in Sports Therapy, where she gained skills in sports massage, injury assessment and rehabilitation and electrotherapy modalities. Pip is also qualified in RFU accredited Pre-hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS) first aid.

Outside of the college, Pip also works for National League 2 rugby team Dings Crusaders and for private clinic Top to Toe Physiotherapy in their clinics across Bristol and Bath. Pip also has experience working in the BBL and alongside university sports teams.

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Daniel Newman

Daniel Newman

Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Daniel Newman

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Dan is an experienced strength and conditioning coach working with top level athletes and individuals at all fitness levels. Having been involved developing athlete’s physical qualities in an abundance of sports, Dan has previously worked within multiple Professional Sports Clubs, National Governing Bodies, and University and College sport teams. Holding MSc Strength and Conditioning, and BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science qualifications, he is also a BASES Supervised Sport and Exercise Scientist. Dan’s strong passion and experience in sport and exercise aspires to support the student athlete to reach their true potential and help develop the strength and conditioning programme at the College.

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Dominic Williams

Dominic Williams

Sports Rehabilitator
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Dominic Williams

Sports Rehabilitator

I graduated from UWE in 2022 with a degree in Sport Rehabilitation. Additional qualifications include the RFU-accredited Pre-Hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS) and myofascial cupping. Alongside SGS I currently work as the Lead Academy Sports Therapist for Chippenham Town FC, and as a Sports Therapist at Philgood Rehabilitation. Previous experience includes working with UWE Sport teams (Football, Rugby, and Lacrosse) and within the UWE Injury Clinic. As well as this I spent 6 months working for Southwest Pitch-Side Trauma Care, which involved first aid support for rugby teams around Bristol. Outside of the college, I play drums in a rock band and have competed in football and kickboxing.

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Max Cooper

Max Cooper

Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Max Cooper

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Max started working at the college in 2022. He completed his BSc (Hons) degree in Sports Strength and conditioning and is currently undertaking his MSc (Hons) in Spots Strength and Conditioning, from the university of Gloucestershire. Max has had experience with a multitude of different teams from Bristol Bears woman’s to Bristol City u21 woman’s yet his most recent position was with Severn Stars netball. Here he was head of the academy’s strength and conditioning programme, while also working extensively with the first team. Alongside his role within SGS he also works with the university of Gloucestershire carrying out strength and conditioning sessions for the university teams.

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