education, guidance and welfare for young footballers at 66 clubs. established by the efl & the pfa in 2004.
league football education was established in 2004 by the efl and the pfa to deliver the apprenticeship programme to 16 to 18-year-old players at efl clubs. lfe’s responsibilities extend to the delivery of life skills to u9-u23 players, parents and club staff. lfe’s life skills programme covers emotional well-being, equality & diversity, finance, cardiac and sexual health awareness, social media, talent transfer, resilience, personal development and lifestyle & education on key subjects such as gambling, alcohol and drugs. in partnership with the efl and efl trust, lfe also delivers a ct study programme, offering 16 to 18 year-old (male and female) learners the opportunity to study sport-related qualifications, while representing their club at football or futsal. lfe is a registered charity (no. 1104917) and receives funds from the education & skills funding agency (esfa) to deliver the apprenticeship over a two-year period. the programme is part funded by the european social fund.