The NCTJ and PA have partnered on a free training course to boost women’s sports journalism.

The 11-week course is open to applications from anyone who wants to become a full-time journalist, not just women, although it has been designed to “spearhead future conversations around women’s sport”.

PA Training will run the part-time course between 2 October to 18 December on Sundays, as well as Monday and Wednesday evenings in London.