Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship success: 100% pass rate for Sports Coaching Group coaches thanks to Sportscape Education
We are celebrating a fantastic achievement across Sports Coaching Group, as every coach enrolled on the Level 2 Community Activator Coach (CAC) Apprenticeship has successfully passed, marking a 100% success rate for the cohort. In total, five apprentices completed the programme, with an impressive three achieving Distinction grades. The passes reflect the hard work, commitment […]
New baby swimming lessons in Cheshire as Baby Squids partner with Sports Coaching Group
We have formed a new partnership with Baby Squids Staffordshire & Nantwich by launching brand-new baby and toddler swimming classes at our Middlewich pool starting tomorrow (January 10). Located on Brooks Lane Industrial Estate, our Middlewich Hub is perfectly placed for families within a 20-minute travel time from surrounding towns such as Nantwich, Crewe and […]
Sports Coaching Group 2025 review: Celebrating a year of growth, impact and community achievement
The past year has been defined by growth, impact and a continued commitment to improving outcomes for children, schools and communities for Sports Coaching Group. With a dedicated team of more than 100 colleagues, we have delivered high-quality sport, physical activity and enrichment opportunities at scale, while remaining focused on inclusion, wellbeing and development. One […]
Swim England learn to swim success: Children achieve stage awards thanks to help from Sports Coaching Group swimming teachers
This term has seen a wave of achievement in swimming as children progressed through the nationally recognised Swim England Learn to Swim Framework with Sports Coaching Group. The Swim England Learn to Swim Programme is the established national syllabus for teaching children to swim in England, designed to build confident, competent and safe swimmers through a series of […]
Swimming lessons in Cheshire: Sports Coaching Group invests in lifeguarding training to ensure safety standards are high as part of continuing professional development of staff
Delivering safe, high-quality swimming lessons starts with having the right people and the right training in place. That’s why Sports Coaching Group has continued to invest in the professional development of its coaching team, with staff recently completing a three-day lifeguarding qualification to further strengthen swimming provision across Cheshire, Stffordshiure, Shropshire and beyond. The qualification […]
Sports Coaching Group unveils new branded kit as part of move for unified identity with sister firm Sportscape Education since moving under the wing of parent firm EMPHASIS Community Interest Company
When Sports Coaching Group and Sportscape Education joined parent organisation EMPHASIS Foundation Community Interest Company, a clear priority was to bring all three organisations together under one unified and recognisable identity. That process began several months ago with the creation and launch of new logos for EMPHASIS, Sports Coaching Group and Sportscape Education. These refreshed […]
Sports Coaching Group celebrates staff excellence at annual awards and Christmas celebration
An evening of celebration, recognition and reflection brought colleagues together as Sports Coaching Group and marked the end of another successful year with our annual awards evening and Christmas celebration. The event provided an opportunity to recognise the people at the heart of the organisation, the coaches, apprentices and support staff who deliver high-quality sport, […]
50% off Christmas Eve holiday clubs with Sports Coaching Group in 48-hour flash sale – FREE festive meal included for EVERY child – book now!
Sports Coaching Group is offering families a festive helping hand this Christmas with a 50% flash sale discount on all Christmas Eve holiday club places across its multi-sports and activity club venues. The reduced-price sessions from £26 to £13 will be available at seven Sports Coaching Group venues and include a FREE festive meal for […]
Sports Coaching Group secures extra FREE #HAF places across Cheshire East due to high demand
EXTRA FREE #HAF places have been released across several of our Cheshire East venues – after our original allocation filled up quickly. This has been made possible thanks to extra funding secured by Cheshire East Council, ensuring even more children and young people can benefit from the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme this Christmas. […]
Sports Coaching Group launches playleaders programme across schools in Cheshire and Shropshire to train pupils to lead playground activities
Primary school pupils are being trained by Sports Coaching Group to lead games, support other pupils and help create a safe, friendly and structured playground environment. Colleagues are working in three schools in Cheshire and Shropshire teaching the youngsters on the Playleaders Programme. As part of the six-week programme children learn: At the end of […]