Chester FC Community Trust has officially become a Grow Together Partner with Beyond the Physical, marking an important milestone in our ongoing work to raise the quality, consistency, and impact of physical education in our community.
This partnership connects Chester FC Community Trust to a national network of values-led organisations that share our belief in sport as a powerful vehicle for inclusion, personal development, and long-term change. At the heart of this collaboration is a shared understanding that physical education can — and should — go beyond just the physical.
Unlocking World-Leading Resources for Schools
A key benefit of this partnership is the opportunity for Chester FC Community Trust to further strengthen the support we offer to schools. As a Grow Together Partner, the Trust can now provide access to world-leading Physical Education resources and high-quality CPD, underpinned by Beyond the Physical’s innovative Scheme of Work and evidence-informed methodology.
In practice, this means:
• Schools working with Chester FC Community Trust can access a PE curriculum rooted in purposeful, meaningful learning — not just activity for activity’s sake.
• Teachers and school staff supported by the Trust will benefit from CPD that develops confidence, consistency, and impact across physical, social, and emotional outcomes.
• Our coaches and educators will enhance their delivery using high-quality planning tools, assessment frameworks, and progressive pedagogical approaches aligned with the latest thinking in PE and school sport.
Growing Together With Purpose
The Grow Together programme mirrors the ethos that underpins Chester FC Community Trust’s work every day: growth with intention, sustainability, and community impact at its core.
Through this partnership, the Trust will be able to:
• Share learning and best practice with other like-minded organisations across the country.
• Co-create impactful projects that benefit schools, young people, and community settings.
• Access ongoing guidance and expertise from Beyond the Physical to help evolve and strengthen our educational offer.
What This Means for Our Schools and Communities
Most importantly, this partnership allows Chester FC Community Trust to deepen its impact where it matters most — in schools and communities across Chester and beyond. It strengthens our ability to provide consistent, high-quality physical education experiences that support not only physical literacy, but also confidence, resilience, wellbeing, and a lifelong positive relationship with movement.
Becoming a Grow Together Partner is a significant step forward in the Trust’s mission to use education and sport as tools for positive change. We’re excited about what lies ahead and proud to be growing together with Beyond the Physical as part of a wider national movement.
To find out more about Chester FC Community Trust’s schools programme, you can download our 2025/26 brochure here. If you have any questions or would like to enquire about a booking, contach Jay Gilmartin at jay.gilmartin@chesterfc.com.
For more information about the Grow Together programme and what it means to be part of this network, visit beyondthephysical.co.uk/cco.