The Newmarket Academy Godolphin Beacon Project (NAGBP) was launched in September 2016 as part of a shared vision between Newmarket’s largest employer, Godolphin, and our Academy to support and develop the career progression pathways of students in the local community of Newmarket.
The Beacon Project aspires to empower the young people of Newmarket by offering unique opportunities to develop the skills needed to pursue a career of their choice within the diverse opportunities available in the racing industry.
We are committed to making these opportunities accessible to all by highlighting the diverse opportunities available in the racing industry and helping young people discover the full range of career paths on their doorstep.
By working collaboratively, we will develop and support high-quality educational programmes providing guidance on opportunities to employment. These aim to foster a lasting, positive impact and a deeper awareness and appreciation of the racing industry for generations to come.
Strategic objectives
- To create a curriculum offer that develops knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the context of their community.
- To enrich the school community through the provision of unique opportunities, resources and assets provided by the industry.
- To provide educational opportunities that align with the Gatsby Benchmarks and support the development of pupils’ career education and core employability skills.
- To support Newmarket Academy to be the school of choice to the local community.
Our Partners
Godolphin
From supporting local communities to sponsoring educational and vocational programmes, Godolphin seeks to create awareness, passion and care for the thoroughbred and nurture both the racing industry and the people that surround it.
Racing to School
The horseracing education charity aims to inspire young minds through the provision of free, interactive and healthy outdoor educational events staged at a variety of racing venues.
Each year, the charity runs more than 400 events nationally for 16,000 young people to deliver a positive impact on young people’s learning – helping them to develop their knowledge, confidence, and interests as well as improve young people’s enthusiasm and understanding of the racing industry and their awareness of, and interest in, employment opportunities in the racing industry.
“The partnership with the Newmarket Academy has had a very positive impact across the wider, nationwide work of Racing to School, so too our reputation for innovation and collaborative work. Developing and adapting from scratch an enriched education and careers programme to meet the changing expectations and needs of each year group has been a fascinating and rewarding challenge for our team.”
John Blake, Chief Executive Racing to School
“I am very proud of the strong partnership that sustains the Beacon project in Newmarket. I listen to feedback and each year build on the past experiences of the students through creating new activities and challenges. It is their recognition of the NAGBP as being an enjoyable and worthwhile part of their curriculum that has encouraged the charity and Academy to invest more time in designing the best possible programme to give each young person something of value.”
Ollie McPhail, Programme Manager Racing to School
“Godolphin is delighted and proud to be sponsors of The Newmarket Academy Godolphin Beacon Project. The project enhances learning, raises ambition and aspiration and enables students at the Academy to access a wide range of career pathways.”
Hugh Anderson Managing Director Godolphin
