PSCL HOLIDAY COURSES
During every school holiday, PSCL run dance,ย gymnastics, yoga, football and multisport courses at various venues across Greater Manchester.
ย We are delighted to announce that we will be running holiday courses at 3 venues during the Easter Holidays
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St Thomas’ Primary School, Heaton Moor
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Acacias Primary School, Burnage
Fairway Primary School, Offerton
St Thomas’ Primary School, Heaton Moor
As per current government guidance we are able to offer provision when:
– reasonably necessary to enable their parents and carers to work, search for work, undertake education or training, or attend a medical appointment or address a medical need, or attend a support group
– being used by electively home educating parents as part of their existing arrangements for their child to receive a suitable full-time education
– being used as part of their efforts to obtain a regulated qualification, meet the entry requirements for an education institution, or to undertake exams and assessments
And to:
– Vulnerable children
– children on free school meals, where they are attending as part of the Department for Educationโs holiday activities and food programme
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Places will go on sale from Wednesday 3rd March at 10am to children who attend the school at which the holiday courses are being held. Passwords to access the bookings will be sent to every family by email from their school (St Thomas’, Acacias & Fairway).
Remaining places will go on sale from Monday 8th March at 10am. This process is in place to limit the mixing of children from different schools attending the courses.
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St Thomas’ Primary School
Bubble A โ Dance, Gym & Yoga Key Stage 1 (8.10am โ 3.10pm)
Bubble B โ Dance, Gym & Yoga Key Stage 2 (8.20am โ 3.20pm)
Bubble C โ Multi Sports Key Stage 1 (8.30am โ 3.30pm
Bubble D โ Multi Sport Key Stage 2 (8.40am โ 3.40pm)
Bubble E โ Football Key Stage 2 (8.50am โ 3.50pm)
Acacias Primary School
Bubble A โ Multi Sports Key Stage 1 (8.20am โ 3.20pm)
Bubble B โ Multi Sport Key Stage 2 (8.30am โ 3.30pm)
Bubble C โ Dodgeball Year 2 โ Year 6 (8.40am โ 3.40pm)
Fairway Primary School
Bubble A โ Multi Sports Key Stage 1 (8.30am โ 3.30pm)
Bubble B โ Multi Sport Key Stage 2 (8.40am โ 3.40pm)
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All bookings are online at
https://primaryscl.coordinate.cloud/list .
To keep bubbles consistent inline with government guidance we are only accepting week bookings at a price of ยฃ64 for all four days.
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Discounts are available for siblings attending together. Please contact Dave Young at davey@primaryscl.co.uk for the sibling discount code and to find out how much you will save.
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The course will follow strict Covid guidance to enhance the safety of children, staff and the wider community. This includes:
Staggered drop off times
Bubbles of 15 children that remain consistent all week
Week bookings only
Asymptomatic testing for PSCL coaches
Each bubble has their own designated coach to reduce mixing
Cleaning of equipment, touch points throughout the venue
Temperature checks upon arrival
Hand hygiene
We hope you choose to book with us this Easter, if you have any problems or questions please do not hesitate to get in touch at info@primaryscl.co.uk.
Courses are strictly for children only! Therefore, parents are able to leave their children safe in the knowledge that every child is supervised throughout the day by our team of qualified, enthusiastic sports coaches.
What to expect:
- Fun, engaging sessions for every child
- Every coach is DBS checked
- Course leaders undergo specialist โDesignated Safeguarding Leadโ training.
- Paediatric first aid trained coaches
- Stringent safeguarding throughout
- Safe and clean venues
- Extensive Covid-19 operating procedures



Courses generally begin with warm up exercises and games, before progressing to the delivery, introduction and enhancement of specific skills aimed at improving your childโs ability. Each session concludes with competitive games for all to enjoy!
In addition to the above, we also offer an early drop from 8am and a late pick up service, which runs until 5:30pm at the St. Thomasโ. Both have a small daily charge.
All the courses below are a great way for children to stay active and meet new friends during the school holidays. To book onto any of the courses please use the buotton below or the booking site at the top of this page.
Holiday Courses we can offer
Dance & Gymnastics Holiday Courses
Boys and girls of any ability can attend the courses, which are open 9.30am โ 3.30pm (Early drop off and late pick up also available) . Ages are restricted to children 5-12 years old, this is to maximise the enjoyment of the children participating.
The dance sessions are led by Kerry Foster and Keely McQuillan. Kerry has a B TEC Triple Distinction in Dance and Performing Arts, Level 4 UKCA Cheerleading qualification and is UKA trained in Ballet and Tap.
The Gymnastics sessions are led by PSCLโs Head of Gymnastics is Nicola Beresford, Emily Wheatcroft and Kelly Miller. Nicola has a Level 3 Gymnastics qualification and has Qualified Teacher Status as a Primary Teacher. Nicola is a member of the British Gymnastics Foundation and regularly coaches at Wigan & Ashton Gymnastics Club.
At the end of the week every child will be part of the PSCL presentation. Every child will receive a PSCL certificate. Trophies are also awarded to recognise excellent effort and achievement.
When attending a Dance & Gymnastics course every child will require:
- Suitable clothing allowing full range of movement
- Footwear for indoor dance activities
- Plenty of still drinks
- Packed lunch and a small snack for morning break


Prices
Xmas and New Year Holiday Courses
3 day week cost ยฃ48
For sibling discount use code ‘SIBLIN2020’
1 day cost (7 hours) ยฃ16
Due to Covid restrictions we will not be able to offer any early drop off or late collections
Football Holiday Courses
Boys and girls of any ability can attend the courses, which are open 9.30am โ 3.30pm. Ages are restricted to children 5-12 years old, this is to maximise the enjoyment of the children participating. Children will be split into small groups based on age and ability.
During the week every player will take part in a variety of games and practices that are designed to improve their technique and skill. Each day the coaches will set up mini football matches and World Cup style tournaments. The week culminates with a tournament involving all the players with gold and silver medals for the two finalists. The tournament is followed by the end of week presentation. Every child will receive a PSCL certificate. Trophies are also awarded to recognise excellent effort and achievement.
When attending a football course every child will require:
- Suitable football kit consisting of t shirt, shorts, jumper, tracksuit, rain coat
- Football boots / trainers to wear on the grass pitches
- Shin pads
- Plenty of still drinks, a packed lunch and a small snack for morning break
Did you know Primary Sports Coaching Limited are only one of five providers in Greater Manchester to be recognised with the Manchester FA Private Provider Kitemark. To find out more about the award follow the link http://www.manchesterfa.com/coaches/private-providers

Prices
Current prices due to current Covid-19 regulations
Xmas and New Year Holiday Courses
3 day week cost ยฃ48
For sibling discount use code ‘SIBLIN2020’
1 day cost (7 hours) ยฃ16
Due to Covid restrictions we will not be able to offer any early drop off or late collections
Multi Sports Holiday Courses
ย During the day, all the schools perimeters are locked, keeping all the children safe. The children get warmed up in age based groups to prepare their bodies for the days sporting activities.
The coaches set up various sports each session during the day, which the children then can decide which sport or activity they would like to take part in. Each sports session begins with a skills practice. This allows the children to explore the sport with the guidance of our fantastic coaches. During a week at a PSCL multi sports course the children will play the following sports and games:
โข Basketball
โข Cricket
โข Hockey
โข Tennis
โข Netball
โข Dodgeball
โข Rounders
โข Football
โข Athletics
โข Target Games And much, much moreโฆ
On the final day of the courses the children can choose to either take part in the Multi Skills Olympics or the Football World Cup tournament. There are medals for the successful teams and individuals which are presented at the end of week presentation. Every child will receive a PSCL certificate, trophies and medals are awarded to recognise excellent efforts and achievement.


Children who attend the multi sports course will need to bring:
- Suitable sports kit consisting of t shirt, shorts, tracksuit, raincoat
- Trainers for playground and indoors
- Football boots and shin pads for those wishing to play football
- Plenty of still drinks
- Packed lunch and a small snack for morning break