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Driven by purpose, defined by the people

At SkillsCoach, we’re grounded in over 18 years of hands-on coaching and teaching expertise. Our Director, Matt Gale, has led in a wide range of educational settings — from top-performing independent schools to state schools within disadvantaged communities. He’s held senior roles including Director of Sport, Head of Year and Head of PE, bringing a well-rounded perspective to the development of young people and school sport.

Matt is deeply committed to inclusive education, with a strong background in supporting students with SEND and managing behaviour in complex environments. He has also been through a variety of school inspections, including OFSTED and ISI, giving him valuable insight into what outstanding provision looks like from every angle. This depth of experience has shaped a team of outstanding coaches that are skilled, adaptable and driven by impact.

 

Core Offer:

  • Strategic whole-school PE and sport provision assessment

  • Tailored PE and school sport to meet your needs

  • Skilled, qualified, dependable, high-quality coaches who become trusted members of your school community

  • Whole-school curriculum and planning aligned with the PE National Curriculum

  • Commitment to gender equality in sport and participation

  • Experienced staff trained in supporting pupils with SEND

  • Lessons embedded in pedagogical principles and teaching standards

  • Teaching you can trust — quality assured and constantly improved

 

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After School Clubs

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Holiday Camps

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PE & School Sport Health Check

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See what our other schools have to say

  • “I have worked with SkillsCoach for many years. They provide high quality staff who deliver excellent PE lessons, which are engaging for all children. SkillsCoach have also played an important role in developing Heathmere’s whole school approach to PE and their strategic insight has been invaluable”

    Emma Lewis – Head Teacher, Heathmere Primary School

  • “Tao (from SkillsCoach) has been a fantastic addition to our school and demonstrates professionalism every day. He has a lovely manner with the children. He has built great relationships with children and staff… every day, he arrives in a timely fashion and is prepared for the sessions he teaches”

    Richard Brennan – Deputy Head, The Alton School

FAQs

We can offer a variety of provision to meet your needs, from PPA Cover, Games teaching, After School Clubs to Holiday Camps.

We understand that choosing the right external partner for your school is a big decision — and with so many options available, it can feel overwhelming.


That’s why we start by offering your school a FREE PE & School Sport Health Check. This allows us to assess your current provision, identify areas for development, and understand your unique needs.

Next, we meet with your senior leadership team to align on priorities and explore how we can best support your goals — whether that’s through PPA cover teaching, after-school clubs, or PE and school sport consultancy.

 

 

Inconsistent school sport provision is leaving too many children short on essential benefits that support their health, wellbeing, academic success and life outcomes. While there is plenty of great practice out there, many schools lack the time, resources, or knowledge to fully develop their sport provision. Which is why we created our own PE & School Sport Health Check. This tool assesses your provision in 5 minutes and provides tailored feedback with practical tips you can start using today. 

Contact us today and we can send you the tool for FREE!

All our coaches are fully qualified and highly experienced in delivering high-quality PE and sports provision in primary schools. Each holds at least a Level 2 qualification in their specialist sport, alongside a range of Level 1 certifications across other sports. All coaches are also certified in safeguarding and first aid.

Many of our team members have degrees or higher-level qualifications in sports coaching, physical education, or youth development. We place a strong emphasis on professional growth — our coaches take part in ongoing CPD and receive regular mentoring through lesson observations each half term. This ensures consistent quality and adaptability to each school’s unique environment.

Most importantly, our coaches have real experience in primary settings. They understand the national curriculum, behaviour management, and how to engage children of all abilities, backgrounds, and special educational needs.

What sets us apart is our strategic, whole-school approach to PE and sport.

We don’t just deliver sessions — we assess your current provision, align it with your school’s wider goals, and tailor our support to meet your specific needs.

Our coaches are more than just skilled and qualified — they become trusted, reliable members of your school community. Every member of our team is trained to support pupils with SEND and deliver inclusive, engaging lessons underpinned by strong pedagogical principles.

We ensure our planning is fully aligned with the PE National Curriculum, and we prioritise gender equality and participation for all.

Quality matters to us — that’s why our lessons are regularly observed, quality assured, and continuously improved through ongoing CPD.

In short, we offer teaching you can trust and a partnership that genuinely supports whole-school improvement through PE and sport.

Other Programmes

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Weekly Training

Join our weekly group football training sessions for boys and girls aged 5-12yrs. Learn the fundamentals, skills and tricks to play like a pro.

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Girls Only Sessions

Join our Girls Only football training and coaching sessions for 5- 14 year olds. Fun and friendly training designed for all skill levels.

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Holiday Camps

Action-packed football & multi sports, girls only and football performance camps where football & fun collide! Ideal for boys and girls aged 5-14 years old.

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Birthday Party Packages

Birthday parties for kids, give your child a football or sports birthday they’ll never forget!

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1-2-1 Private Skills Sessions

Sign up for a 1-2-1 session with our top coaches to help children develop fundamental skills, techniques and build confidence.

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