Funded by the DfES and Leicestershire County Council, the centre is part of the Playing for Success initiative that uses the world of sport as a platform for learning.

GREAT uses the game of cricket to motivate city and county children to improve skills in numeracy, literacy and ICT. It also helps them to improve their self esteem and confidence.

Managed by Heather Rawling, an experienced teacher, the centre is based in The Meet at Grace Road and has received national recognition for the quality of Study Support it delivers, having achieved a Quality Standard equivalent to silver. We are now working towards achieving the gold standard.

GREAT delivers its Playing for Success Programme in term time between 3.30 pm and 7.30 pm Mondays to Thursdays. The programme lasts for 10 weeks.

The children usually receive one cricket coaching session in this time. At the end of the programme, we have a Celebration Event where a player presents the children with certificates and prizes.

GREAT is looking for sponsors to help improve our ICT facility and to fund brochures and newsletters. If you would like to know more about GREAT and Playing for Success, would like to volunteer or are able to help with sponsorship, then you can contact us at: