School Partnerships with EPC

Why Partner with EPC

EPC is a trusted external provider already working with schools and clubs across the local area. Children of all abilities are welcome, sessions are designed to be fun and inclusive and there is a clear pathway for those who want to progress into development groups and club football. With simple registration, affordable pricing and regular communication, families can clearly understand who we are, what we do and how their child is developing over time.

Professional coaching with minimal admin

EPC’s qualified coaches plan and run all school and Soccer School sessions, handling registration and payments so staff get the benefits of a full programme without the admin burden.

Structured, inclusive player development

Children follow a clear seasonal coaching syllabus, supported by Player Reward Cards to track progress and home learning, with sessions designed for all abilities to build skills, confidence, teamwork and positive behaviour.

Clear pathway beyond school football

For those who want to go further, EPC provides a direct route into development groups and local club football (including club partner teams from U7+), giving talented players a realistic next step.

Affordable and accessible for families

Low-cost sessions, free trial periods and extra opportunities for waiting-list or rested players make it easy for more children to take part while schools can align the offer with their Sports Premium Funding.

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Whole child development through PE, school sport and physical activity:

• Emphasises a child-centred approach to include, challenge and support EVERY child.
• Develops physical literacy, knowledge, emotional and thinking skills for PE, sport and life.
• Broadens the development and application of fundamental movement skills (agility, balance and coordination) to enable pupils to confidently access all physical activity and sport.
• Provides a sequenced and progressive PE curriculum to challenge and support EVERY child.
• Develops rules, tactics, strategies and behaviours for healthy competition.
• Develops and applies skills in a range of fun games and activities to promote healthy participation.
• Fully aligned to the National Curriculum, Curriculum for Wales, Ofsted and Estyn requirements.
• Supports pupils to develop subject specific knowledge and vocabulary to accelerate their progress.

If you want to improve the quality of your PE and sport in your school, take a whole school approach to physical activity and invest your Primary PE and School Sport Premium wisely, you can be confident that EPC will help you achieve your goals.

Your school’s staff can also benefit through our team teaching and professional development programme, giving your team the skills and confidence to enhance and improve your PE, school sport and physical activity offer.

Active Lunchtime Solutions

Physical activity holds immense significance, particularly within the school day. Research indicates that students achieve higher academic success when regularly participating in sports or physical activities, as it proves beneficial for both the mind and body. Approximately 20% of a child’s school day is spent on the playground, making lunchtime an ideal opportunity for them to engage in at least 30 minutes of exercise.

Our team of coaches are dedicated to supporting lunchtime staff on the playground or field. We offer a variety of creative movement games and sports activities, cultivating a safe and vibrant sports environment for pupils to enjoy during their dinner break.

Building strong personal connections with children is at the core of our approach. Combined with a more active playground, this not only enhances the overall experience but also contributes to a reduction in incidents, accidents and behavioral issues that lunchtime supervisors often grapple with resolving.

Benefits include:

• Behavioural issues decreased throughout school
• Meet the 30 minute physical activity time for pupils
• Effective use of your Sport Premium Funding
• Improve mental and physical well being
• Increased pupil engagement regardless of gender or ability
• Tailored to meet specific requirements

Lunchtime Sport Supervision

• Zoning off the playground and/or field
• Add structure to lunchtime
• Delivery of fun and creative movement games and/or sports
• Increase pupil engagement, regardless of gender or ability
• Improve mental and physical wellbeing
• Behavioural issues decreased