Reported by partner schools across Stockport, Manchester & Cheshire
Who we work with
We're here for everyone
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For Schools
A complete PE and enrichment solution — PE delivery, active lunchtimes, clubs, intervention and CPD. Everything your school needs, without adding to staff workload.
Primary schools are under growing pressure to deliver high-quality PE and enrichment — all while navigating packed timetables and ever-tightening budgets. Three challenges come up again and again. Solving them is exactly what we're built to do.
The three problems we solve
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The problem
Teacher workload leaves little room for PE planning, progression, or assessment.
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How we solve it
We plan, deliver, assess and report — fully curriculum-aligned — so your team gets time back, not more to do.
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The problem
Budget pressures mean every pound of funding has to count.
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How we solve it
Flexible packages built around your budget, with measurable, Ofsted-ready impact — so your PE & Sport Premium works as hard as you do.
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The problem
You need external support that's reliable and doesn't create extra admin.
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How we solve it
A dedicated Operations Manager and guaranteed cover, with zero admin overhead — we slot into your week, every week, without fail.
In PE specifically, pupils demonstrate more consistent development across units of work — improved skill execution, deeper understanding, and growing confidence over time.
70%+
Engagement at active lunchtimes
80%
Fewer lunchtime incidents reported
How it works
Not Just Coaches. Partners.
ESC Schools isn't a drop-in sports coaching agency. We become a genuine extension of your school team — attending regularly, knowing your pupils, working to your school's specific priorities.
Structure from Day One
From the first session to the end of year, we bring structure, energy, and consistency. Every coach is briefed on your school's needs. Every session is planned, progressive, and purposeful.
Your Dedicated Team
You get a dedicated Operations Manager as your primary point of contact — not a call centre. Cover arrangements ensure continuity whenever staff are unavailable.
Evidenced Impact
We track outcomes and provide reporting useful for Ofsted, leadership, and governors — so you can demonstrate the value of your PE and enrichment provision.
What schools say
Trusted by Schools
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Ben and the team have made a massive, measurable impact in our school. Since starting the lunchtime offer our lunchtimes have been transformed — dinner staff are joining in with the children, accidents are at an all-time low, and pupils are active, happy, and ready to learn every afternoon. One child described ESC lunchtimes as 'the best ever!' — and we wholeheartedly agree.
Martin Henderson
Headteacher · Westmorland Primary
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ESC have revolutionised lunchtime by providing high-quality, engaging and well-resourced provision. They respond fast, nothing is too much trouble, and the whole team is extremely professional. We were so impressed that we extended the partnership to PPA cover — delivered to exactly the same excellent standard.
Christine Meekley
Headteacher
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ESC quickly became part of our school community, leading PE lessons and running multi-sports clubs with a natural passion for making sport fun and accessible for all. There's a real buzz when they arrive — they're flexible, adapt to our needs, and have an excellent grasp of the National Curriculum. A genuine asset to our school.
Claire Coleman
Assistant Headteacher
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There's a buzz around school whenever children know the ESC team are arriving. The passion for making sport fun and accessible — from Ben through to the whole team — is instantly apparent. They understand that not every child is 'ready to play' and always adapt, while still ensuring every child progresses.
Janine Appleton
Headteacher
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I've been bringing my son to Holiday Club for three years and couldn't be happier. The same friendly faces are there every term — always smiling, polite, and attentive. It's clear the coaches genuinely love what they do, and the little touches, like helping him remember everything, never go unnoticed.
Parent
Holiday Camp · 3 Years
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ESC cover PPA sessions here at Meadowbank and their planning is always in line with our school's expectations, assessed half-termly alongside our own policy. Lessons are inclusive with strong differentiation, and AFL strategies are used to stretch every child. The coaches stay with us year-round — which means real consistency and positive relationships for staff and pupils alike.
Kate Thomas
PE Co-ordinator · Meadowbank
Our guarantee
Half-Term Exit Clause On Every Contract.
Try ESC Schools for a full half term. If it's not right for your school, walk away — no penalties, no questions asked. We back our coaches and our programme with complete confidence.
Not sure which package is right for your school? Every school is different — and so is every timetable, priority list, and budget. We'll do the hard work — you just tell us what matters most.
ESC Schools was founded by practitioners who'd seen first-hand how inconsistent PE provision held children back — and decided to do something about it.
Our mission
Our Purpose
We exist to support primary schools in delivering consistent, high-quality sport and physical activity that every child can access, enjoy, and progress within.
We're not a staffing agency or a drop-in coaching service. We're a long-term partner — embedded in your school, invested in your pupils, accountable to your outcomes.
Engagement in physical activity
Confidence in PE delivery
Behaviour across the school day
Evidence of impact
Enrichment participation
Physical literacy
Why choose ESC
More Active Pupils, Better Outcomes, Less Pressure.
We offer more than sports coaching — we give schools a structured, reliable system built around whole-school priorities.
Founded by experienced primary PE practitioners who recognised a gap in consistent, high-quality PE provision for primary schools — and knew they could fill it properly.
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Growth
Expanding Our Reach
Growing our team of directly-employed coaches and developing our curriculum-aligned delivery model — built around real progression, not just activity.
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Impact
Evidenced Outcomes
Partnering with schools to track and evidence the impact of our provision — helping leadership teams demonstrate value to governors, Ofsted, and the communities they serve.
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Today
Your Long-Term Partner
Delivering PE lessons, active lunchtimes, intervention support, clubs, CPD, and holiday programmes — every week, without fail.
Our people
ESC Staff
We carefully recruit experienced primary practitioners — skilled, passionate professionals genuinely committed to supporting children and schools.
Our Team
Directly Employed Coaches
All staff are employed directly by ESC Schools — never contractors or agency staff. This ensures consistency, continuity, and accountability. Every coach is a primary PE practitioner who understands how schools and children work.
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Our Delivery Team
Qualified Practitioners
Every member completes a practical teaching assessment and structured induction before their first session. Ongoing support from dedicated subject leads, experienced mentors, and regular quality assurance visits. Safeguarding and behaviour training continues throughout employment.
Working With ESC
Your Operations Manager
When you partner with ESC Schools, you get a dedicated Operations Manager as your primary point of contact. Reliable cover arrangements ensure continuity whenever staff are unavailable — so your school is never left without support.
One Point of Contact. Complete Peace of Mind.
How we work
Our Values In Practice
Our High 5 Values aren't a wall poster — they're the standard every coach is held to in every session, every week. They're the reason schools trust us to represent them.
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We Deliver
High-quality, consistent sessions — every school, every week, every time. No exceptions, no shortcuts.
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We Build Trust
We work as a true extension of your school team: reliable, professional, and always prepared before we arrive.
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We Lead
We bring energy, structure, and clear direction — so pupils are engaged from the first whistle to the last.
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We Solve
Practical, ready-to-go solutions that cut your workload and fill gaps — without creating new ones.
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We Care
Every child is seen, supported, and set up to succeed — regardless of ability, confidence, or background.
"The standard every coach is held to — in every session, every week, without exception."
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Core Values
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Every Session
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Compliance & standards
Safeguarding & Accreditations
✓ DBS Enhanced
✓ First Aid Certified
✓ Safeguarding Trained
✓ Ofsted Ready
✓ AfPE Aligned
✓ National Curriculum Aligned
✓ SEND Aware Delivery
✓ Sport England Guidelines
Join Our Growing Family of Schools
Find out how ESC Schools can support your team and give every child the active school experience they deserve.
Six interconnected services designed to cover the full school day — giving every pupil the chance to be active, confident, and thriving. Serving primary schools across Stockport, Manchester & Cheshire.
Built to solve the three problems every primary school knows
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Teacher workload leaves little room for PE planning, progression, or assessment.
We handle it all — planning, delivery, assessment and reporting.
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Budget pressures mean every pound of funding has to count.
Flexible, measurable packages built around your budget and PE Premium.
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You need external support that's reliable and doesn't create extra admin.
One point of contact, guaranteed cover, zero admin overhead.
Service 01
PE Curriculum Delivery
Expert coaches deliver high-quality, curriculum-aligned PE that builds skills progressively across every year group. It's designed to be additional and progressive — strengthening and extending what your school already does, never a replacement for the statutory PE you're required to teach. Every session maps to NC objectives, with clear learning outcomes and tracked progression.
Our coaches don't just turn up and play — they plan, assess, and report, mapping delivery to all five PE & Sport Premium key indicators and giving you the evidence you need for the mandatory annual reporting form. You'll always know what's been taught, what's coming next, and how your pupils are progressing.
Fully planned, National Curriculum-aligned sessions for every year group
Clear learning objectives and tracked progression each week
End-of-unit assessments and written reports available
Progression-focused — skills built methodically over each term
All equipment provided — no extra cost or prep for your team
Delivered by directly-employed, vetted PE practitioners
What's included
✓ Lesson planning & resources
✓ Ongoing assessment & tracking
✓ Dedicated Operations Manager
✓ Evidence for the annual Sport Premium reporting form
If you're not satisfied with the quality of delivery within your first half term, we'll work with you to resolve it — or provide a full refund for that period. No questions, no hassle. We back our coaches and our programme with complete confidence.
Service 02
Active Lunchtimes
Lunchtime is one of the most underutilised parts of the school day — and one of the most problematic. ESC Schools transforms it into something pupils genuinely look forward to.
Structured activities for all year groups, every lunchtime
Inclusive design — every child welcome, regardless of ability
Behaviour support built into every session
Smooth transition from lunchtime to afternoon lessons
70%+ engagement rates recorded at partner schools
80% reduction in lunchtime incidents reported
The impact
What Changes at Lunchtime
Within a term, partner schools tell us lunchtimes feel calmer, transitions into afternoon lessons are smoother, and far more children are active, included, and enjoying themselves.
70%+
of pupils actively engaged, every lunchtime
80%
fewer lunchtime incidents reported
Behaviour has improved significantly and the children are so much more settled in the afternoons.Headteacher · Partner School
Try our Active Lunchtimes programme for a full half term. If you don't see a measurable improvement in lunchtime engagement and behaviour within that period, you can exit with no penalties and no questions asked.
Service 03
Extra-Curricular Clubs
Inclusive after-school sport sessions that open the game up to more pupils — nurturing enjoyment, confidence, and a lasting love of activity.
We deliberately design clubs to welcome pupils who wouldn't normally put their hand up. Not just the sporty ones — every child, every background, every ability level.
Wide range of sports and activities offered throughout the year
Deliberately inclusive — designed for all abilities and confidence levels
Parent-funded options available to reduce school costs
Structured progression with certificates and recognition
All ESC Schools clubs come with a half-term exit clause. If the programme isn't delivering what was agreed — in quality, consistency, or engagement — you can exit at the end of any half term without penalty.
Service 04
Intervention & Support
Small-group sessions designed for less active or less confident pupils, building fundamental movement skills and a genuine enthusiasm for sport.
Targeted, compassionate, and measurably effective for the pupils who need it most. Our intervention coaches are specifically selected and trained for this work.
Small groups (typically 6–10 pupils) for focused, supportive sessions
Builds fundamental movement skills and physical literacy
Compassionate, confidence-first approach
50% boost in engagement from less active pupils recorded
Progress tracked and reported to SENCO/class teacher
Links to wider school wellbeing and pastoral programmes
We believe our intervention work speaks for itself. That's why every contract includes a half-term exit clause — so you can evaluate the programme properly before committing long-term.
Service 05
Teacher CPD
Practical, in-school professional development that builds genuine confidence in PE delivery — not just box-ticking certificates.
Delivered by experienced PE practitioners who understand the primary classroom. We build your team's skills alongside our delivery, so your school becomes more independent over time.
In-school CPD tailored to your team's confidence levels
Practical, hands-on sessions — not just theory
Curriculum planning support and resource development
Assessment and progression framework training
Delivered alongside live sessions for immediate application
Available as standalone CPD days or ongoing coaching
What teachers say
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The CPD from ESC gave me the confidence to actually enjoy teaching PE. I went from dreading it to genuinely looking forward to those lessons.
Structured competition that gives every child something to aim for — from in-school house competitions to inter-school fixtures and the School Games framework.
Competition is one of the five PE & Sport Premium key indicators, and the one schools most often leave unevidenced. We help you run it well and capture the proof — so it counts towards your reporting, and towards your pupils' confidence and motivation.
Intra-school competitions and house events for every year group
Inter-school fixtures, leagues and festivals
Aligned to the School Games values and framework
Inclusive formats — competition for all abilities, not just the elite
Links to local clubs and community sport pathways
Evidence captured for the competitive-sport key indicator
Holiday camps, before & after school clubs, and enrichment activities your children will look forward to every single week.
Before & after school
Fun, Active & Inclusive Clubs at Your School
Our before and after school clubs give children a fun and active way to extend the school day — delivered by our experienced coaches directly at your school. With a wide range of sports, games, and skill-based activities suitable for all abilities, there's a place for every child.
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Before School Club
A brilliant start to the day — active, structured, and fun. Our morning sessions get children energised, focused, and ready to learn before the school day even begins. The perfect routine for busy families.
Morning sessions — check with your school for timings
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After School Club
A fantastic way to round off the school day — active, social, and genuinely enjoyable. From football to gymnastics, dodgeball to dance, our after school clubs keep children active and smiling while giving parents flexibility at the end of the day.
Afternoon sessions — check with your school for timings
Sports we offer
Whether your child loves football, basketball, gymnastics, dodgeball, or just being active with friends — we've got a club for them. Sessions rotate throughout the year so there's always something fresh to look forward to.
Our holiday camps run throughout the school holidays and provide full days of fun, sport, and activity. Each day is packed with games, sports challenges, team activities, and creative sessions — all designed to keep children engaged, active, and having a brilliant time.
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Sports & Games
Football, gymnastics, athletics, tag rugby, dodgeball, cricket, basketball, dance and more — rotating throughout the week so there's always something new.
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Arts & Crafts
Creative sessions that balance out the action — making, building, and getting stuck in. Great for children who like to express themselves beyond sport.
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Science Experiments
Fun, hands-on experiments that spark curiosity and get children thinking. Learning that doesn't feel like learning.
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Exciting Extras
Animal shows, inflatables, and cinema afternoons — something special every week that children talk about long after camp is over.
HAF — Holiday Activities & Food Programme
Free Places for Eligible Families
Our HAF programme provides eligible children with free access to holiday camps, complete with nutritious meals each day. Designed to support families during school holidays, the programme combines a wide range of sports, arts, and creative activities — delivered by our experienced, friendly coaches in a safe and supportive environment.
Every child on the programme gets the same brilliant ESC holiday camp experience — the chance to stay active, make new friends, and build confidence throughout the holidays.
Our flagship holiday programme across the summer break — the longest, most packed camp of the year. Full days of sport, creativity, and memorable experiences your child will talk about all the way back to September.
Summer holidays — multiple weeks available
Half-Term Camps
Action-packed camps during October, February, and May half-terms — perfect for keeping routines going and children active and happy when school is out.
October · February · May half-terms
Ready to Book a Camp Place?
Places fill up fast — contact us early to secure your child's spot.
Select your child's school to go straight to our secure booking page — choose your sessions, enter your child's details, and complete payment. Once booked you'll receive a confirmation email and your place is secured.
We work with children across the primary school age range — from Reception through to Year 6. Our sessions are carefully planned to match the needs, abilities, and confidence levels of each year group.
Yes. All of our coaches are fully qualified, DBS checked, and trained in safeguarding and first aid. We take pride in providing a safe, supportive, and positive environment for every child.
Children should wear comfortable sports clothing, bring a refillable water bottle, and pack a healthy lunch and snack. We also recommend bringing a waterproof jacket and sun protection, depending on the weather.
Join the team
Build a Career That Makes a Difference
Join a team of passionate primary PE practitioners committed to changing children's lives through sport, play, and enrichment — every single day.
Highlighted opportunity
PE Apprenticeship Programme
Our apprenticeship programme is the best way into a career in primary PE delivery. You'll earn while you learn — gaining real classroom experience from day one, supported by experienced mentors.
We're always interested in hearing from talented people — even if we don't have the right role listed right now. Send us a message and we'll keep you in mind.
Get in touch
Let's Talk About Your School
Tell us a little about what you're looking for and we'll take it from there. Takes 2 minutes — no obligation.
Quick enquiry
Get in Touch With Our Team
We aim to respond within 1 working day. No obligation, no pressure.
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Enquiry Received!
Thank you for getting in touch. One of our team will be in contact within 1 working day to discuss your school's needs.
In the meantime, feel free to call us on 07709 182699
Prefer to Talk?
Our team is happy to talk through your school's needs before you commit to anything. Book a free 20-minute call.
1. We review your enquiry (within 1 working day) 2. We call to discuss your school's specific needs 3. We build a tailored package around your timetable & budget 4. You see results from week one
Half-Term Guarantee
Every ESC Schools contract includes a half-term exit clause. Try us with zero long-term risk.
