British Fencing: FREE Explore Fencing CPD Course for Teachers

Posted 9th September 2024

At school, every student, whether that primary or secondary, should have the opportunity to build a positive relationship with movement through inclusive physical activity such as fencing.

To celebrate Fencing being competed at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, British Fencing are striving to give children the opportunity to engage in fencing through creative and imaginative swordplay games where they will be enthused and excited to move, creating the next Zorro’s of tomorrow. Get children engaged right away, with the free games on our Explore Fencing App. No training or fencing experience needed, try the game ‘Step Lunge’ on your interactive whiteboard today and get the children inspired.

In addition, British Fencing will be giving away their ‘Explore Fencing’ CPD Course for teachers for free. Usually £25.00 a user, this CPD course on the eLearning Zone, developed by ‘We Are Forging Futures' is suitable for teachers who are interested in exploring and introducing the fun of fencing to their school or community.

  • Aimed towards 4–14-year-olds to complement the wider We Are Forging Futures' offer, but suitable for children of other ages too. The course will explore the 'how' skills of being a coach.
  • Up to 4 hours of content delivered online and taken at your own pace.
  • Access to the Coach area of our Explore Fencing app with fun games that you can share with your pupils. – No equipment is required to get started with these games.

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Explore Fencing is a fantastic way to open the door to fencing for your school or community. It is also the first step towards our full community entry-level Core Coach award, delivered by British Fencing! Explore Fencing can be taken as a stand-alone experience introducing and exploring the fun of fencing or as part of the bigger journey towards becoming a full Core Coach and We Are Forging Futures journey.

Explore Fencing gives you:

  • A better understanding of the role of a fencing coach and how to explore your own coaching philosophy.
  • An understanding of the British Fencing Coaching Framework and how Explore Fencing fits into a bigger picture.
  • Certificate of completion (this will also show you have completed 25% of the Online Core Coach Award).
  • Preferential rates on foam and plastic equipment.
  • Coach Access to the Explore Fencing app with fun games and content.
  • Access to the British Fencing Learning Zone for you to take the Explore Fencing course and access any further training from British Fencing.
  • Support from British Fencing to help you make the most of the course as you discover fencing and spark imaginations!

Additionally, to support with equipment to aid in swordplay delivery, British Fencing are offering discounted 12 x Foam Swords for £105 + VAT (delivery included).

To begin your learning journey and take part in implementing swordplay games and learnings, please visit here and use discount code YST24 at checkout. Offer valid until the 27th October 2024. T&Cs apply.

If you would like more information about our work in schools or order discounted foam sword equipment, please contact Harry Brown, National Partnership and Engagement Manager (07840 856370).