Education
Specialist coaching, PE and early-years programmes that build skills, confidence and a lifelong love of being active.
Our delivery includes support and mentoring from specialist coaches to enhance teachers' knowledge, skills and confidence in delivering PE and school sport. Here are some of the services we offer.
Premier League Primary Stars
Launched in 2017, Premier League Primary Stars uses the appeal of football to inspire children aged 5–11 to be active and develop essential skills. Through delivery, Harrogate Town AFC CIO will:
- Provide opportunities for children to take part in more football, sport and physical activity.
- Support teachers with planning and delivery of PE, sport and active classroom learning.
- Give children in the areas of most need the tools to achieve their best.
- Increase confidence and engagement in PSHE, English and Maths.
- Raise awareness of football's positive impact in school and beyond.
Enquiries: justinandrewcrouch@harrogatetownafc.com
The Gators Programme
Three arms — Tiny Gators, Little Gators and Harry Gators. We believe physical activity and education should be accessible for all children, and our programmes holistically develop your child through fun, engaging, themed activities in a safe learning environment.
Tiny Gators
For children aged 2–3 tracking in Range 4, built on the EYFS Statutory Framework — Communication & Language, Personal/Social/Emotional Development, Physical Development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts & Design. Early Years specialists track progress to ensure your child has fun and develops well.
Little Gators
Follows on from Tiny Gators for children aged 3–5 through Ranges 5 and 6, continuing to use the EYFS framework and a simple, effective tracking method shared with staff.
Harry Gators
For children aged 5–7 in KS1, following the national curriculum for PE: mastering basic movements, developing the ABCs, and team games with simple attacking and defending. Also sports days, inter-school tournaments, workshops, and English/Maths/PSHE interventions.
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One of our dedicated PE coaches teaches curriculum-aligned PE to primary pupils, freeing the regular teacher for Planning, Preparation and Assessment. High-quality specialist delivery for students; consistent curriculum delivery for schools; protected planning time for teachers.
Wildcats
Fun, non-competitive football for girls aged 5–11 — for first-timers or those who want to play with others their age. All about fun, friends and qualified coaching.
Squad Girls
For girls aged 12–14 to start or continue their football journey — a fun, non-competitive way to play locally, develop skills and build confidence, whether new, transitioning from Wildcats, or just giving it a go.
After School Clubs
High-quality clubs from our qualified staff: football, multi-sports, athletics, paralympic sports, tag rugby and more.
Dynamos Cricket
Delivered with the Yorkshire Cricket Board — the perfect next step after All Stars Cricket and a great introduction for 8–11 year-olds new to the sport; fun, social and focused on the fundamentals.
Enquiries: justinandrewcrouch@harrogatetownafc.com
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