Through careful consideration of the physical, social and emotional aspects of the whole-child, Up-Grade offer a range of individualised academic, sporting and therapeutic programs carefully designed to reach the young person on a personal level.
About Us
We help young people to engage, achieve and reintegrate!
Our goal is to inspire achievement and success through developing a sense of personal empowerment.
Whether through tuition, physical skill development or therapeutic treatment; our goal is to change attitudes to learning, boost self-esteem and create a winning mindset!
Our objectives
- To provide
positive and knowledgeable role models to every young person we work with - To develop
self-confidence in young people through real and exciting new skill-building - To inspire
success and nurture the successful mind-set in the young person through a curriculum of supported challenges - To explore
root causes of behavior at a time when the young person is experiencing a clear and productive mindset (the science) - To support
participants in building skills and strategies which will enable them to overcome barriers in everyday life - To model
the values and benefits of education, both physical and academic
How we work
- We tailor our education and physical programs to the individual’s needs
- We use therapeutic approaches to reach and develop the whole-child
- We use these therapeutic approaches to talk with the young-person about core issues
- We work with individuals or small groups to help raise attainment and improve behaviour
- We facilitate the development of a healthy lifestyle by developing a growth mind-set through education and specific skill-building
- We use intense, bite-size chunks of learning which hold attention and keep focus whilst achieving
Dan Headteacher/Coach
Daniel is a multi-award winning teacher, youth mentor and sports coach with over a decade’s worth of experience working with practitioners and young people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Up-Grade Training recognises that learning and growth is best achieved through action! Our training is practical and participation based. We create a high energy and stimulating environment with the emphasis on having fun whilst learning new skills.
To achieve this we can offer a number of tailor made training courses that fit specific requirements. These are designed in consultation with you to enable the best outcome for the young person.
- MSc – Psychology
- BA Hons – Education
- L3 CPCAB Accredited Counsellor
- Pathological Demand Avoidance Practitioner
- L3 ASMAA Sports Coach
- 2nd degree black-belt kickboxer
- English Revolution kickboxing champion
- 2019 Best Business Award Winner
- 2020 Community Engagement Award Winner
- 2021 Sports Coach of the Year Award Winner
- 2021 Outstanding Contribution to Sport Award Winner
- DBS Checked
- First-Aid trained and certified
- Psychological First Aid trained and certified
Sarah Teacher and Coach
As well as company secretary, Sarah Barfoot is a youth coach for many young people in martial arts and often assists during group sessions as assistant coach and combat specialist.
- Graduate Degree in Education
- ASMAA Sports Coach – Level 3
- 2nd degree black-belt kickboxer
- DBS Checked
- First-Aid trained and certified
Up-Grade Training discusses the cognitive and emotional benefits of a healthy lifestyle with Bexhill's Community Podcast:
Up-Grade Training were invited to the studios to discuss health, fitness and well-being with the guys at the Bexhill’s Community Podcast
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Start your child’s journey today.
Contact us today to discuss personal or group training and therapy. Set your child on the road to confidence and achievement.
Up-Grade Training
Get In Touch
Contact us now to discuss a specific service or program, or to discuss your young person and their needs.
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Location :
20 Endwell Rd
Bexhill On Sea
TN40 1EA
East Sussex, United Kingdom
