- PPA Introduction
- PPA Curriculum
- The Extended Day
- Holidays
- Weekends
- “I have been Headmaster of Naima JPS since September 2008 and have had various dealings with the management and staff at The Elms. At all times, they have been very professional and accommodating and I have been impressed with the quality of the staff who teach PE and Games at the school.
We recently had an Independent Schools Inspection and the PE lessons were seen to be outstanding! I have been in discussion with the management to discuss future plans and timetabling and have always been treated courteously and efficiently and reaching agreement over terms and conditions was very straightforward.
I would strongly recommend The Elms to other schools or educational establishments.”
Bill Pratt
Headmaster
Naima JPS
Maida Vale - “When the time came to change our PPA provider, our priority was an efficient, professional service that helped us to deliver the highest quality curriculum. The Elms has delivered all of this… We will certainly be continuing our relationship with The Elms and I recommend them whole-heartedly.”
Faith Hood
Head Teacher
St Andrews C.E. Primary School, Enfield - “There are so many positive things to say about The Elms organization that it is hard to know where to start! The office set up was like clockwork and Angie is always on the ball and super organized. We love Coach Michael! He has an amazing rapport with the children and is admired and respected by all who work with him. He is a full member of our team!”
Ms Lindsey Woodford
St Saviour’s C of E Primary School, Maida Vale - “Our sports coach is thoroughly professional and reliable and crucially, a committed member of our team. He teaches all age ranges and co-ordinates an after school activities club with great flexibility. In addition to teaching, our coach also assesses pupil progress in order to report to parents.”
Holy Trinity School
Northwood - “My son Alex started the football session at Grimsdyke School this term, more than a little reluctant. Elms staff were very accommodating to us and the young coach, Gary, has been wonderful with Alex, as with all the other children. He has much energy and enthusiasm, which has rubbed off on and inspired Alex. We are so pleased that Alex is involved in a healthy, fun, social activity with his peers and owe much of our gratitude to Gary’s patience and encouragement.”
Mrs Parpotta
Parent
Grimsdyke School
Hatch End - “We use The Elms within the PE/Games curriculum and as extra-curricular sports coaches. The coaches are always on time and courteous. They respond to the needs of the pupils and set a good example. The office staff are always willing to help and set out to be flexible and reliable at all times. I am very impressed with all aspects of the service they provide.”
Jason Whiskerd
Head Teacher
Aldenham Prep School
Radlett - “Our sports coaches are enthusiastic, reliable and always on time. They provide a positive role model to our children and our pupils respond well to the coaches sessions..”
V Bowdley
Acting Deputy Head
Highbury Quadrant Primary School
Highbury - “May I take the opportunity of thanking you and all at The Elms. The clubs were very well run and I would like to compliment everyone on their efficient administration process and the professionalism of all your coaches..”
Hashmita Gami
Extended Schools Co-ordinator
CH Unite Cluster
Harrow Weald - “We at Clore Shalom are very happy with The Elms. We find their office staff helpful at all times and their sports coaches a joy to have in school. They support the children wonderfully and give awards and certificates fairly to all, which builds confidence. Gideon Josephs is particularly popular with the children & staff alike and we feel he is a genuine asset to The Elms. “
Jane-Amanda Wise
Finance Manager
Clore Shalom School
Shenley - “The Elms have been conducting after school activities at Mount Stewart Infant School since September 2006. Pupils love the after school activities provided by The Elms. The number of activities has increased from 3 to 5. Elms also conduct lunchtime sports clubs and PPA cover for our staff”
Naomi Ninvalle
Headteacher
Mount Stewart Infant School
Kenton - “Elms Sport in Schools are fantastic at Aldenham School. They are extremely organised, always prompt and have excellent equipment. James organises the children well and is able to set expectations of behaviour. The children really enjoy both the tennis and sports competitions. “
Sarah Hollis
Year 6 Class Teacher
Aldenham Prep School
Radlett - “We are very happy with all aspects of The Elms. The children are enjoying the sessions and we have had great feedback from parents. After the first session the boys said it was ‘awesome’. They really enjoy being taught by Steven who is very pleasant and punctual. We hope he enjoys teaching at Holy Trinity. “
Lisa Walden
Admin
Holy Trinity School
London SW1 - “As a school we have found The Elms to be an excellent resource. They are organised, friendly, helpful and extremely flexible in meeting children’s additional needs. The coaches have an excellent relationship with the children and respond to staff requests quickly. They have an effective behaviour management system which supports the children well. “
Victoria Jarvis
Assistant Headteacher
Field End Infant School
Ruislip - “Elms Sport in Schools provide us with two coaches everyday. They are fun for the kids and provide a great service. In particular, Shayne, Steven, Alex and Tommy have got to know the children really well and we always look forward to their daily appearance. “
Tina Gabriel
Senior Midday Supervisor
William Tyndale School
Islington - “We have been using Elms coaches since January 2010 to cover our PPA time. I have been delighted with the lessons our children have been taught. All our children love their sports lessons and look forward to them.
The Elms coaches are always on time, totally reliable and have fitted right into our school. “
Cal Shaw
Head Teacher
Chestnuts Primary School
Tottenham - “St Peter’s has used The Elms for after school clubs for a number of years and as of Sept ’09 we have had one full days PE teaching per week from Shane Murphy. Five of our classes receive an hour’s lesson weekly from Shane and we have noticed a greater calibre of teaching and resources used for PE since September. Thorough planning is provided by The Elms which allows for good progression across the year groups and the children’s enjoyment of the lesson has increased with a specialist at the helm. “
Samantha Halliwell
Deputy Head
St Peter’s School
London W9 - “We started working with Elms Sport in September 2009 to provide PPA cover for class teachers. During that time we have been impressed with the level of service provided by The Elms – from the quality of the sports coaching to the professionalism of staff at all levels. There is good communication between The Elms and the school so that any issues have been resolved promptly and effectively.
Sam Hurrell works with us on three afternoons per week, providing a games programme for Years 3-6. He has developed an excellent rapport with both staff and pupils and communicates well with the PE Co-ordinator to ensure the curriculum requirements are met.
The children really enjoy their games lessons and look forward to them. Sam has devised his own points system of feedback to pupils and staff which really helps the partnership he has with the class teachers and actually leads to a little competitiveness between the teachers!!
Sam has an excellent rapport with the children and is always well prepared for the coaching sessions. He is a valued member of our team and we really appreciate the way he looks for new ways to motivate the children such as his ‘Player of the Week’ certificates. “
Linda Thomas
Headteacher
Sparrow Farm Junior School
Feltham - “It was nice to receive a letter from a parent recently, thanking ourschool for engaging the services of such a good quality sports specialist to raise the profile of sport within the school! “
Jacqui Holder
Headteacher
Whitehall Primary School
Chingford - “Just to say a huge thank you to The Elms Coaches for helping at our Summer Fair on Saturday. They worked tirelessly and we had great feedback from parents and other members of the community on how well they organised, included and enthused the very many children of all ages and abilities. With much appreciation! “
Claire Oliver
Deputy Headteacher
William Tyndale Primary School
Islington - “Our Summer Camp has been so well received and this would not be the case without all your hard work, encouragement and enthusiasm. What a fab first year of summer Camp! Here’s to many more years to come!! Thank you very much”
Kayley Trotter
Administrator
The Willows School
Hayes - “I have been informed by the carer of a Hillingdon young man Joshua, that the activities have been structured and fun for attendees. That praise and behaviour managment has been obvious and staff are professional in their approach. I therefore thank you for hosting the 2 week activity Camp”
In the Spirit Ltd
Harrow - “The Elms have been providing us with tennis lessons in the lunchtime slot for the past 16 years. Their professionalism has always impressed me and they have certainly made the communication and organisation side of things very easy to manage. The courses have been very popular with our girls – The Elms seem to get the balance just right between teaching technique, playing games and having fun. I would like to thank them for their input and I look forward to many more years working together”
Amy Newsome
Director of Sport
North London Collegiate School
Edgware - “I just want to say what a fantastic partnership we have with The Elms. You have provided high quality sporting coaching for the school. The PPA cover is fantastic and Year 6 are complaining that we are not offering it this year. The after school clubs are a valuable resource for the school. Whenever I am in school for the holidays I can always hear the children’s happy voices in the Holiday Club. Grimsdyke would be a boring place without The Elms! Thank You!”
Gwenda Caroli
Head Teacher
Grimsdyke School
Hatch End - “We are extremely pleased with your coaches, the feedback from my staff has been very positive.”
Mandy Eglash
Head Teacher
Golders Hill School
North West London - “Just to say a big thank you for your support in providing us with further paperwork for our PE curriculum – and of course for coach Marc. We received an overall verdict of ‘Outstanding’ for our survey inspection programme on physical education yesterday, Many thanks again!”
Maureen Donnelly
Head Teacher
St Edwards Primary School
Marylebone - “I wanted to let you know that I was so impressed with the level of PE occuring in the playground on Monday afternoon being delivered by Sam and Troy. They were teaching Year 5 and the quality and organization of the session was very high. Children were highly engaged and the coaches had differentiated the skills and activities that the children were undertaking to a very high level. It was some of the best PE that I have seen in 10 years!”
Clare Pugh
Deputy Head Teacher
Addison Primary School
Shepherds Bush - “What a fabulous resource Elms Sport in Schools can be for PE teachers! I’ll keep you in mind for extra curricula clubs and coaching for next year”
Emma Harrison
Acting Head of Physical Education Head Teacher
St Mary’s School
Hampstead - “We have been very pleased with the tennis coaching and the progress & enjoyment of the children. The coaches have been very organised with an excellent programme. They have also had very good control of the whole class”
Gillian Jones
PE Co-Ordinator
St Andrews School
Totteridge
PPA Introduction
The Elms ‘Sport in Schools’ Programme is designed to solve everyday problems encountered in modern day schools.
In accordance with the Government’s new strategy – all teachers are entitled to a minimum of 10% of their timetable time guaranteed for planning, preparation and assessment (PPA).
Schools are also encouraged to offer The Extended Day to meet parents’ growing requirements for this service.
The Elms ‘Sport In Schools’ programme forms an effective part of your whole school strategic planning solving staffing problems and enabling schools to achieve 10% PPA time for teachers.
As sports specialists, The Elms ‘Sport In Schools’ coaches ensure that your school more than meets government targets on PE, (presently a minimum of 2 hours per week, rising to a minimum of 5 hours per week shortly) – all delivered in a professional, structured manner.
ESS National Championship
Our ground-breaking National Award Scheme ensures that all children, of all abilities, not only engage with enthusiasm in their coaching activity but sustain and increase their pleasure and commitment. An all-embracing scheme that rewards and encourages each and every child on a weekly basis.
