Swan Pilates & Play
After School Club
Swan Pilates Schools Programme brings a tailored movement curriculum to school-aged children and adolescents. Rooted in Pilates principles of strength, balance, alignment and focus, sessions are inclusive, accessible and energetic, helping pupils build confidence in movement from an early age.
The early programme (ages 4–8) blends physical development with imagination, confidence and fun. Through creative Pilates-inspired activities, teamwork and games, children develop the fundamental motor skills needed for sport, physical literacy and learning through movement.
As pupils grow, the programme evolves into a more structured Pilates-based approach that supports strength, posture and movement education through the senior school years.
Swan Pilates Schools Programme supports every child from those who love sport to those who benefit from a gentler, confidence-building pathway into movement.
Core Learning Goals
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Body Awareness: Understanding posture, muscle control, and alignment.
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Balance & Coordination: Developing fine and gross motor skills for future sports participation.
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Core Strength & Mobility: Improving stability and confidence in movement.
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Concentration & Focus: Enhancing attention through structured yet creative tasks.
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Calm & Confidence: Encouraging mindfulness, breathwork, and emotional regulation.
Class Structure
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Warm-Up & Mobility: Playful joint and muscle activation.
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Strength & Balance: Core and posture-focused sequences.
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Stretch & Coordination Challenges: Agility, focus, and movement control.
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Mindful Cool Down: Breath-led calm and body awareness
How the programme works
The Swan Pilates programme develops in stages, supporting pupils as they grow from early movement exploration into more structured strength and movement education
Ages 4–8
Storytelling, Play & Movement Foundations
For younger pupils each session becomes A New Magical Adventure using storytelling and imaginative play to spark movement.
From Ocean escapades, Space explorers, Butterflies and Bugs Party to Jungle Monkey Adventures, through exciting themes Children learn early foundations and principles of movement including:
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Balance Coordination
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Core activation
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Posture awareness
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Concentration
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Confidence
Through fun and creative Pilates inspired activities that include team work and games, this stage of the programme builds the fundamental motor skills they need for sport, physical literacy and learning through movement.
Ages 8–11
Functional Movement & Pilates Principles
Older pupils progress into more structured Pilates-based functional movement, learning how to move well, control their bodies, and build strength safely.
Sessions focus on:
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Core stability
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Alignment
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Joint protection
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Flexibility
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Breathing techniques Early athletic conditioning
This part of the programme helps pupils prepare for sport, reduce injury risk and develop body awareness.
It also supports all pupils by improving everyday coordination, posture, confidence, and emotional regulation giving them a positive, relationship with movement.
This is an inclusive pathway nurtures confidence, mobility, strength, focus and wellbeing at their own pace, in a non competitive environment.
Ages 11-18
Strength, Movement Intelligence & Physical Confidence
As pupils move into senior school, Swan Pilates evolves into a more structured programme focused on strength, control and movement awareness.
During this period of rapid physical development, pupils learn Pilates principles such as alignment, core stability, controlled movement and breath. These principles help them build strength safely, improve posture and develop confidence in physical activity.
The emphasis is on movement intelligence, learning how to move well, move with control and develop a positive relationship with exercise.
Through carefully structured sessions pupils develop:
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Core strength and spinal stability
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Postural alignment and body awareness
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Balance and coordination
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Mobility and flexibility
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Breathing and concentration
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Resilience and physical confidence
Pilates-based movement supports pupils involved in school sport by building strength, control and resilience, while also offering an accessible pathway for those less drawn to competitive sport.
The programme develops strength, movement confidence and practical exercise skills that pupils can continue to use independently beyond school.
About your Instructor
Rebecca Swan
As a mother of two young children (ages 4 and 6), I am passionate about helping children build a positive, confident relationship with movement from an early age. My own journey into Pilates began with wanting to support my children’s development and now I am committed to offering the same encouragement, strength-building and wellbeing-focused approach to others.
After qualifying as a Level 3 Pilates Instructor (Mat and Reformer) and Level 2 PT I set up a Pilates studio in Eton. For the last 5 years I have taught group sessions to adults, teenagers and little children. Most recently I developed the Pilates & Play programme for school children 4 - 11 years old and seniors 11 - 18 years old.
I am currently completing my Level 4 Advanced Pilates and Exercise Therapy certification, specialising in children, teenagers, and rehabilitation.
