Sports Coaching Group: Pioneering programme aimed at building confidence for girls through communication and self-belief is a success after first-ever six-week course in Stoke-on-Trent

A pioneering girls-only programme designed to improve confidence, communication and self-belief has celebrated a successful first delivery by Sports Coaching Group in partnership with Together Active. The six-week Confidence Movement programme was delivered at Birches Head Academy, in Stoke-on-Trent, and focused on empowering young girls through physical activity, discussion and reflective learning. The initiative explored […]
May half-term holiday clubs discount: Sports Coaching Group offers special support deal for families

Families are being offered discounts on holiday clubs this May half-term. During some holidays children get access to free clubs and free food through the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. Children are usually eligible for HAF if they receive income/benefits-related free school meals. But HAF, which is funded by the Department for Education via […]
Start your sports coaching career with an apprenticeship: Become a sports or outdoor activity coach with Sports Coaching Group

Sports Coaching Group is looking for applicants for its Level 2 Community Activator Coach apprenticeship, offering an exciting first step into a career in sport. Based in Cheshire, Sports Coaching Group works with schools across the north west, delivering high-quality PE provision, extra-curricular clubs, wellbeing programmes and swimming. During school holidays, the team also runs […]
Sports Coaching Group: Get a FREE day of holiday fun for your child this half-term with our May Mayhem Holiday Clubs offer

Families across Cheshire and Staffordshire can start planning an active and engaging half-term, as Sports Coaching Group launches its bookings for the May Mayhem Holiday Clubs. Bookings officially go live today (Wednesday, April 29), with sessions running from Tuesday, May May to Friday, May 29 across a wide range of local primary school venues. Designed […]
Easter Holiday Clubs 2026: More than 700 sessions delivered for children by Sports Coaching Group across Cheshire and Staffordshire

We want to say a big thanks to all parents and carers who sent their children who attended our Spring Into Action Holiday Clubs during the Easter holidays. Once again we delivered a wide-reaching and impactful programme for children and families across the region. During the past three weeks, hundreds of children have taken part […]
Active Easter fun: Here’s to Week 2 of our holiday clubs across Cheshire and Staffordshire with Sports Coaching Group

Sports Coaching Group has started its second week of delivering Easter holiday clubs across three areas this Easter – Staffordshire, Cheshire East and Cheshire West. The Spring into Action multi-activity clubs provide children and young people with opportunities to stay active, engaged, and entertained throughout the school break. The first week of the clubs was […]
Spring into Action this Easter with Sports Coaching Group – our biggest-ever holiday offering with paid for and FREE camps! 🐣

Sports Coaching Group has launch its biggest-ever Easter programme, combining paid for Spring into Action camps and swimming crash courses with an extensive programme of FREE HAF-funded holiday activities for children and teenagers across Cheshire and Staffordshire. Whether you’re looking for action-packed childcare or funded opportunities, there’s something for everyone this Easter. Our Spring into […]
Sports Coaching Group supports ‘Move Your Way’ festival to inspire girls through inclusive activity in Stoke-on-Trent as part of Sport England’s ‘This Girl Can’ campaign

Sports Coaching Group is playing a role in an inspiring initiative designed to help more girls feel confident, included and engaged in physical activity. Coach Lucy Rookes has been working alongside Together Active’s Charlotte Barnard to support the delivery of the Move Your Way festival in Stoke-on-Trent. The festival forms part of Sport England’s This […]
Bookings for Easter HAF and Teen HAF Holiday Camps 2026 for Cheshire East set to open

Bookings for Easter HAF and Teen HAF programme in Cheshire East will go live at 3pm on Wednesday, March 18. There’s a wide range of opportunities for children and young people to stay active, engaged and supported during the holidays. Families will notice an important update this year. Following new guidance from Cheshire East Council, […]
Easter Holiday Camps 2026: Sports Coaching Group launches Spring Into Action Multi-Activity Camps for children

Families can start planning ahead for the Easter school holidays as Sports Coaching Group unveils a first-look at its upcoming Spring Into Action Sport and Multi-Activity Camps. With several venues already confirmed across Cheshire and Staffordshire and more announcements still to come, this year’s programme promises another energetic and engaging holiday experience for children. Details […]