It’s 3:15pm on a Tuesday. You’ve wrapped up one meeting, you’ve got another in 20 minutes, your family are visiting tonight, the fridge is empty. You still need to pick up your child from school and drive them across London to a gymnastics club that’s nowhere near home. Oh, and the dog still needs walking.
Sound familiar?
You’re not alone. A 2019 UK-wide study found that parents spend an average of 156 hours a year ferrying kids to and from extracurricular activities. That’s almost four full working weeks spent behind the wheel or stuck on public transport. Add difficulties in travelling across London and we can assume the time cost is even greater!
It’s not only about time, but also career opportunities and financial impacts. A study by Koru Kids revealed that 70% of London parents stated inconsistent ‘wraparound’ care has negatively impacted their career progressions and pay due to difficulties with childcare.
The good news? School-based gymnastics classes are changing the game for families. No more long detours, no more postcode-hopping. Just a fun, structured activity right at your child’s school. They get to grow and play, while you get to breathe.
When your day feels like a series of handovers, detours and dashes across the city, as busy working parents in London it can feel like you’re always one step behind.
Whilst we can’t promise to fix all your problems, we believe school-based gymnastics classes are a game-changer for London families. No more racing from classroom to car to club halfway across the city. Classes are right there on the school grounds. Your child finishes the school day and heads straight to their gymnastics session.
At Nile Wilson Gymnastics Academy, we have a variety of afterschool children’s classes near you that can fit into your after-school schedule. From Parkour at St Andrew’s Primary School in Totteridge, to Gymnastics at Notre Dame School for Girls in Southwark, and a range of classes and London venues in between.
We offer a range of midweek (and weekend!) classes that mean children can go straight from the classroom to their session. Thus, removing the burden of extra travel, pick-up logistics or scheduling. A huge win on busy weekday afternoons. It’s a seamless solution for working parents. Resulting in less time travelling and more time where it matters.
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Did you know we do weekend sessions too! For example, we hold Gymnastics AND Cheerleading classes at Vita et Pax Prep School (N14 4AT) on a Saturday.
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Finding a decent afterschool activity in London is hard enough. Finding one that’s safe, trusted, and doesn’t require a cross-city adventure? Practically a unicorn.
That’s why school-based gymnastics classes are such a win. Your child stays in a place they already know and as a parent, you know they’re in a safe and supportive environment.
At NWGA, our afterschool programmes are more than just convenient. They’re built around trust. Located in Schools across London to provide fun, active, structured sessions that feel like a natural extension of the school day.
You can simply carry on with your day, knowing your child is not only safe, but thriving.
The school day may end at 3:15pm, but the work day certainly doesn’t. The afternoon gap can often feel like a logistical nightmare.
It’s not just you! A parent from the 2024 National Parent Survey by Parentkind stated:
‘’My work day is longer than the children’s school day, there is always overlap – I need extra childcare in order to keep my job.’’
That’s why school-based gymnastics classes with NWGA offer a practical solution by extending the school day in a structured, healthy and enriching way. Parents gain extra time to finish work or commute, without worrying about sourcing separate afterschool childcare or transporting their child elsewhere.
It’s a win for everyone: kids stay active and stimulated, and parents get a bit more breathing space to finish the day strong.
Gymnastics classes for children have a range of physical health benefits. Including improved strength, flexibility, coordination, cardiovascular health and more. But what if we told you it can also make evenings and bedtime routines smoother too?
After a day packed full of learning and sitting in a classroom, an afterschool activity that promotes physical movement can increase the likelihood of a child who comes home ready to rest.
A 2023 study found supporting evidence that school aged children who engaged in moderate or vigorous physical activity experienced improved sleep efficiency. Their conclusion suggested that in order to improve sleep quality in school aged children and adolescents, outdoor play and organised sports should be encouraged. Resulting in hopefully less post-dinner wiggles and more peaceful bedtime routines.
Therefore, participating in an active after-school activity such as Gymnastics can contribute to your child’s daily activity levels. Thus, providing not only the typical physical benefits associated with Gymnastics, but also helping to promote healthy sleep and bedtime routines. A lifeline for busy parents!
In today’s busy world, there is no sign of slowing down. Particularly in the hustle and bustle of working London. Parents should be able to easily and efficiently access childcare support and opportunities. Here at NWGA we’re here to support you through it.
In summary, school-based gymnastics classes take the pressure off weekday logistics, aim to slot effortlessly into your child’s school day and are based in a safe, supportive environment, with benefits that extend all the way to bedtime.
At Nile Wilson Gymnastics Academy, we’re proud to deliver fun, accessible and high-quality gymnastics classes for kids near you. For those looking to simplify evenings, support your career, find a sport or a routine to help your child flourish, we’re here to help.
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Links:
https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/childhood-extracurricular-activities/64921/
