On 26 November The FA will launch its new Licensed Tutor Club.

This is a major initiative across the grassroots game that will recognise and reward all FA tutors who achieve licensed status, encompassing in-date qualifications and regular continual professional development to raise standards.

The event takes place at the Ricoh Arena, and includes high profile guest speakers, presentations and a gala dinner. If you’re a licensed tutor make sure you save the date now, and we’ll be in touch shortly with further details.

Over 1,000 tutors across all disciplines - coaching, medical and exercise science, refereeing, education, and equality and child protection - will form the licensed tutor workforce and be at the forefront of delivering The FA’s coaching policy.

The Tutor club will provide a support structure for the tutors to share best practice and bring together a range of membership benefits to assist and reward their work.

All Licensed tutors will receive their very own personal invitation in August.