High-quality. High learning. High energy. High enjoyment. High-five.
We are so excited to welcome you and your child to the WeeKicks experience!
Our classes have been carefully and deliberately created by industry experts. Fun is at the heart of all we do. We want children to have an amazing experience in their first sports programme, to make friends, to learn a ton and love every minute of it.
Every WeeKicks class is packed with energy, enjoyment and learning. We use the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and incorporate the Early Learning Goals (ELG) into our classes, covering 13 out of 17. See below for more details.
Our 5 distinct classes help children to work at their own ability, at their own pace and in their own time to progress through the programme:
Accelerated Fun / Play / Learning
The WeeKicks programme is aimed at introducing children to football whilst at the same time helping them to develop and grow in a number of different areas. The classes are broad in their scope and depth, and we have listed the areas of development below.
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Early Learning Goals (ELG)
Communication & language
Listening, attention & understanding
Speaking
Personal, social & emotional development
Self-regulation
Managing self
Building relationships
Physical development
Gross motor skills
Literacy
Comprehension
Mathematics
Numbers
Number patterns
Understanding the World
Past and present
People, culture and communities
Expressive Arts & Design
Creating with materials
Being imaginative and expressive
Fitness Development
Cardiovascular/respiratory endurance
Stamina
Strength
Flexibility
Power
Speed
Coordination,
Agility
Balance
Accuracy
Technical Development
Dribbling (with a football)
Passing and weight of pass
Striking- using different foot and ball surfaces
Footwork speed
Positioning- in and out of possession
Goalkeeping and reactions
Precision and timing
First touch and anticipation
Social & Cognitive Development
Having fun
Communication
Team-work
Discipline
Enjoyment
Problem-solving
Decision making
Strategy
Tactical