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Active Stars - The UK's Best Early Years Activity Programme
A Revolutionary Approach to Early Years Physical Education
Active Stars is the UK’s only structured early years activity programme that combines physical education and story-based learning. Designed for children aged 2-4, it follows a progressive scheme of work aligned with the EYFS framework, ensuring children develop essential movement skills while having fun.
What’s Covered in Active Stars?
At Active Stars, we offer a diverse range of activities designed to engage, inspire, and develop key physical and creative skills in children.
Football
Gymnastics
Dance
Yoga
Rugby
Tennis
Athletics
Music
Basketball
Performing Arts
What You Get
By joining Active Stars, your nursery benefits from:
A structured scheme of work
aligned with the EYFS framework.
A dedicated coach
who offers ongoing support and expertise.
Awards & certificates
for every child, every half term.
Measurable impact reports
tracking each child's progress.
Ongoing activity packs & resources
to keep children active even beyond sessions
A trusted provider
backed by 10+ years of experience and industry accreditations.
What Makes Active Stars Unique?
Unlike generic nursery PE or unstructured play sessions, Active Stars is the only UK programme that offers:
- A structured, academic-year progression through different sports, targeting all areas of child development.
- A dedicated, fully trained coach who becomes an extension of your team.
- A fun, engaging way to master fundamental movement skills, helping children build confidence, balance, and coordination.
- Flexible delivery – suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings
- Impact reports so nurseries can track each child's progress.
- A huge variety of activities – all from one trusted provider, so there’s no need to juggle multiple suppliers.
What to Expect from the Programme?
Active Learning Through Stories
Every session blends physical education with immersive storytelling, making movement meaningful and engaging. Whether balancing like a tightrope walker or jumping like a kangaroo, children develop essential physical, cognitive, and social skills.
- Perfect for ages 2-4
- Supports all areas of child development
- Uses age-appropriate equipment for safe, fun learning
- Flexible sessions – adaptable for nurseries of all sizes
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FAQs
What is Active Stars
Active Stars is a structured early years physical activity programme designed for children
aged 2-4. It combines physical education with storytelling-based learning, helping
children master fundamental movement skills while having fun
What age group is Active Stars for?
Active Stars is specifically designed for children aged 2-4 years. The activities are
tailored to suit their developmental needs, ensuring they build coordination, balance, and
confidence in a fun, engaging way.
How do the sessions work?
We deliver weekly 60-minute sessions, which can be divided into smaller groups
depending on the nursery’s requirements. Sessions are designed to be flexible, working
in both indoor and outdoor settings.
How do we track the children’s progress?
We provide detailed impact reports, helping nurseries track individual child development.
These reports measure improvements in fundamental movement skills, confidence, and
engagement.
What makes Active Stars different from other PE programmes?
Active Stars is the only structured early years programme that follows a progressive,
academic-year learning path. We cover a variety of sports and activities, ensuring
children develop all fundamental movement skills, rather than just focusing on free play.
Do staff need to be involved in the sessions?
Our dedicated coaches lead the sessions, so nursery staff do not need to take an active
role. However, they are always welcome to observe or participate, reinforcing the
learning experience for the children.
Is the programme suitable for children with additional needs?
Yes! Active Stars is fully inclusive and adaptable to accommodate children of all abilities.
Our coaches are trained to ensure every child can participate and develop at their own
pace.
What kind of equipment is used?
We use age-appropriate, child-safe equipment tailored to early years development,
ensuring safe and fun learning experiences.
Can nurseries request specific activities?
Our programme follows a structured learning path, but we can tailor sessions to
accommodate specific needs or preferences.
What safety measures are in place?
All our coaches are DBS-checked, first-aid trained, and follow strict safeguarding policies
to ensure a safe environment for all children.
How do we get started?
Getting started is easy! Simply book a FREE trial session, and our team will take care
of the rest. We’ll visit your nursery, run a taster session, and discuss how Active Stars
can benefit your children.
Do you offer a free trial?
Yes! We offer a FREE trial session so nurseries can experience the benefits of Active
Stars first-hand before making a commitment. Get in touch today to arrange yours!
Do you offer discounts for the Active Stars Programme?
Yes! We offer multiple booking discounts and loyalty discounts. If you’re interested in
discounts, please get in touch with us to discuss what we can offer.
Will we always have the same coach?
Yes! We understand the importance of consistency, so we keep the same coach with
each group. This helps children build confidence and familiarity.
