We recognise that teachers are highly skilled and experts in the classroom. Our programme helps your teachers transfer their skills from the classroom and into the PE environment. As a result, your staff will become more confident to teach PE to a high standard and improve outcomes for your pupils.
About Us
SW Sports & Education work in schools all across Yorkshire supporting them to improve their sporting provision. We are run by experienced primary school teachers ensuring your children are in the best hands
Run by experienced primary school teachers.
Between us, our staff have over 20 years experience working in the primary school sector. This, alongside our vast experience within the world of professional, semi-professional and grassroots sport, allows us to offer valuable advice to teachers.
Meet the coaches
My name is Steve Wales, I am a qualified primary school teacher who has worked in the education system for sixteen years, including 8 years as a member of SLT. I founded SW Sports & Education Ltd in 2017, initially setting up holiday camps near to my home and decided to expand a year later.
As well as teaching, I am a level 2 football coach and the Junior Chairman for a local football team. I have coached in various countries and still enjoy coaching my son’s football team.
• Experienced Teacher & Level 2 Football Coach
• DBS Checked
• First Aid & Safeguarding Trained
My name is Luke Parkin and I have been working as a sports coach for four years. I enjoy teaching various sports and I am UEFA B Football Coach.
I am currently playing Semi-Professional football for Farsley Celtic after having a three-year professional contract with Leeds United.
• Experienced Teaching Assistant
• DBS Checked
• First Aid & Safeguarding Trained
I started cheerleading at the age of eleven at an afterschool club called Yorkshire Martrys and have been dedicated to them ever since. I am now one of the head coaches which has now led me to working in Schools with SW Sports & Education Ltd.
Since starting cheerleading, I have competed all around the country at national competitions with my biggest achievement representing England at the European Cheerleading Championships. I have also had the privilege of competing in the World Championships, in Orlando Florida, and finishing in the top seven twice.
• Experienced Dance Coach
• DBS Checked
• First Aid & Safeguarding Trained
My Name is Tom Kelly and I am currently a teaching assistant in Leeds. I have an interest in many sports and manage the Leeds Schools Football U13 team.
As well as these roles I also run 1 -1 bespoke training sessions for footballers and lead holiday camps for SW Sports & Education Ltd.
• Experienced Teaching Assistant
• DBS Checked
• First Aid & Safeguarding Trained
I'm James Deveney and I work with SW Sports & Education, delivering Cooking and Nutrition classes to run alongside their fantastic PE curriculum. My company, Classroom Kitchen, work in partnership with SW Sports to ensure that we can offer schools more than just physical health, but also what it takes to live a healthy lifestyle.
We bring in all of the equipment, resources, and ingredients to deliver a fun and engaging Cooking and Nutrition curriculum directly into your classrooms! I've been teaching in primary schools for 5 years and alongside this, I have always had a passion for food and cooking.
• Experienced Teacher
• DBS Checked
• First Aid & Safeguarding Trained
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See what our customers say
“I would recommend SW Sports & Education, Steve is amazing! My son regularly attends his football camps through half terms and summer holidays! He genuinely cares for all the children and they in turn all look up to him!”
Nicola WilkinsonParent
“Steve is great with the lads and gets the best out of them would definitely recommend.”
Stephen HampshireParent
“Steve is the ‘go to’ guy if your boys/girls love their football!! He is the most patient, kind, caring & understanding of coaches. He makes time for each & every child!! My two boys really look up to him and he has brought them on massively!!”
Joanne GreenParent