New term at Conway starts Monday 7 September READ MORE

Curricular & Extra-Curricular

Schools Programme

Bringing quality tennis coaching into schools, curriculum support, after-school clubs and a clear route into the club.

  • School pupils
  • All levels
  • At schools & our clubs
  • Term-time
Book a free session See pricing
Overview

What is the Schools Programme?

Ignite Tennis’s Schools Programme partners with schools across north London to deliver high-quality tennis coaching to pupils as part of the PE curriculum, as after-school clubs, or through holiday links. Delivered by LTA-qualified, DBS-checked coaches, it introduces children to tennis in a fun, inclusive way.

We work with each school to design sessions that fit their timetable, facilities and goals, from curricular PE and after-school clubs to festivals and inter-school competition. The programme is fully inclusive and includes disability-tennis opportunities.

Crucially, it creates a clear pathway from school into Ignite’s junior development and performance programmes at Finchley Manor and Conway, so pupils who catch the tennis bug have somewhere to progress.

At a glance

For School pupils
Level All levels, fully inclusive
Venues [client input]
When [client input]

Pricing (snapshot)

Bespoke by school and package, please enquire.

Book a free session
What Players Develop

The Four Pillars

We bring quality tennis coaching straight into school in PE lessons, after-school clubs and beyond. Delivered by LTA-qualified, DBS-checked coaches, our sessions give every pupil a fun, inclusive first experience of the game, build real skills and movement, and open a clear pathway from the school court into club tennis. Whatever a school’s facilities or goals, we design a programme to fit.

Introduction to tennis

  • A fun first experience of the game
  • LTA Youth approach
  • Confidence on court from day one

Fundamental skills & movement

  • Core racket and movement skills
  • Age-appropriate development
  • Building coordination and fitness

Inclusive participation

  • All abilities welcome
  • Disability-tennis opportunities
  • Festivals and inter-school play

A pathway to the club

  • A clear route into junior programmes
  • Links to holiday camps
  • Progression to performance tennis
LTA-qualified performance coaches

Coached by people who’ve done it

Meet All Coaches

Chris Maher

Head of Tennis, Finchley Manor

Corina Mirea

Head Coach, Conway LTC

Philip Sikman

Head of Tennis, Finchley Manor
Where It Runs

Two clubs. One high standard.

Adult Coaching Individual Coaching Junior Development Schools Programme

Conway Lawn

An award-winning, welcoming club set in beautiful park grounds in Southgate, north London — five courts, four floodlit, home to Ignite’s Conway programme led by Head Coach Corina Mirea.

Address: 93 Conway Road, Southgate, London N14 7BD

EXPLORE CLUB
Book Your Free Session

Start with a free session

Tell us a little about the player and we’ll be in touch to arrange a free trial and place them in the right group.

  • No payment now, just an enquiry
  • We reply within 1 working day
  • Beginners to competitors welcome

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Questions? We have the answers.

    Enquire and we’ll design a programme around your timetable, facilities and goals.

    Bot. We deliver in-curriculum PE, after-school clubs, festivals and competitions.

    Yes! All coaches are LTA-qualified, DBS-checked and safeguarding trained.

    Yes! Pupils can progress into our junior development and performance programmes.

    IGNITE TENNIS PROGRAMMES

    Find the right programme for your game

    EXPLORE PROGRAMMES

    Whatever your age or level, there’s a clear place to start and a pathway to keep progressing.

    ALL LEVELS, BEGINNER TO ADVANCED

    Adult Coaching

    Learn, improve or play socially in a welcoming, well-coached environment: group sessions or pay-as-you-go.

    EXPLORE
    ALL AGES

    Holiday Camps

    Fun, game-based camps that keep players active and improving throughout the holidays.

    EXPLORE
    1:1 SESSIONS

    Individual Coaching

    One-to-one sessions built entirely around you, with focused technical feedback and a plan for your next step.

    EXPLORE
    AGES 4-12

    Junior Development

    Structured weekly coaching that builds technique, confidence and a love of the game, from first racket to competitive junior.

    EXPLORE
    ALL AGES

    Performance Tennis

    High-performance training and tournament support for players chasing county, national and international level.

    EXPLORE