School Movement Programmes in Nottingham
Alternative movement programmes that help schools broaden physical activity opportunities through engaging, inclusive and confidence-building sessions for primary and secondary schools across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Sessions combine yoga, Pilates and purposeful movement to develop confidence, coordination, focus, body awareness and positive relationships with movement.
Available as:
- 6-week programmes (ideal starting point)
- 12-week programmes
- Termly programmes
- After-school clubs
- Sports Week sessions
- Wellbeing and enrichment days
Suitable for primary and secondary schools, including PE enrichment, wellbeing initiatives, Sports Week activities, after-school clubs and alternative movement provision.
Delivered personally by Viki Thorbjorn
Qualified Delivery
Delivered by Viki Thorbjorn, a qualified yoga and Pilates teacher with a background in movement, sport and teaching.
Inclusive & Age-Appropriate
Adapted for primary and secondary pupils, with suitable structure, language, challenge and support.
School Ready
DBS, safeguarding, First Aid, public liability insurance and risk assessment documents are available on request.
Movement that builds confidence, not comparison
PE plays an important role in schools, but children experience movement differently and benefit from different approaches.PE plays an important role in schools, but children experience movement differently and benefit from different approaches. While some pupils thrive in competitive environments, others build confidence through calmer, more structured movement experiences.
Other children shut down the second they feel watched, compared or judged. Some children need a movement space where they can build strength, coordination, focus and confidence without being ranked, timed, picked last or pushed into performance.
These school movement programmes offer a different route into physical activity.
Sessions combine yoga, Pilates and purposeful movement to build strength, balance, coordination, body awareness, focus and confidence. Sessions are active, engaging and structured, balancing movement, challenge and moments of calm.
The aim is simple: to help pupils feel stronger, steadier, more capable and more confident in movement.
Simple for schools
Designed to fit alongside existing school provision without creating unnecessary work for staff.
I handle:
Session planning
Structured delivery
Risk assessments
Adaptations for ages and abilities
Supporting documentation
Schools provide:
A suitable indoor space
Participating pupils
A member of staff present according to school policy
Programme options for schools
6-week movement programme
Ideal as an introduction or trial.
12-week movement programme
Allows children more time to build confidence, consistency and movement habits.
Termly or school-year programme
Regular weekly sessions throughout the academic year.
After-school clubs
Weekly confidence-building movement clubs.
Wellbeing and enrichment events
One-off sessions for school events.
Funding options
Schools may choose to use different budgets depending on their priorities. These programmes may support initiatives linked to:
PE & Sport Premium
Wellbeing initiatives
Enrichment budgets
SEND support
Sports Week funding
Schools remain responsible for determining which funding stream is most appropriate.
Shareable programme information available
If you would like to review the programme internally before enquiring, a detailed information document is available to download and share with colleagues or decision-makers.
It includes programme structure, session examples, safeguarding information, age adaptations and practical implementation details.
Documentation available on request
- Yoga qualification
- Pilates qualification
- Children's movement qualification
- Enhanced DBS
- Safeguarding
- First Aid
- Public liability insurance
- Risk assessments
About Viki Thorbjorn
Viki Thorbjorn is a qualified yoga and Pilates teacher, children’s movement teacher and former athlete based in Nottingham.
Her teaching combines structured movement, physical confidence, body awareness and emotionally intelligent practice.
Years spent in sport, movement and creative practice have shaped an approach that is calm, practical, structured and inclusive.
Her approach is calm, practical and inclusive.
She takes movement seriously, but not in a way that makes pupils feel they need to perform, compete or be perfect.
Areas covered
Programmes are available for schools across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, including Rushcliffe, West Bridgford, Gedling and surrounding areas. If you’re nearby and unsure whether travel is possible, please get in touch.
Not sure where to start? A 6-week programme is often the simplest introduction before deciding whether ongoing provision would be useful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Standard school sessions are 45 minutes. Longer sessions may be available for wellbeing days, enrichment events or special school programmes.
The simplest starting point is a 6-week programme. This gives pupils time to settle into the structure and gives the school a practical way to trial the work before considering ongoing sessions.
Yes. The 6-week programme can continue into a regular weekly school-year offer if the school would like ongoing provision.
Yes. These sessions are especially useful for pupils who may not feel confident in traditional PE or competitive sport. The focus is on confidence, strength, body awareness and safe movement rather than winning, ranking or performing.
They include yoga-informed movement, but they are not traditional yoga classes. The sessions also include Pilates-based strength, mobility, balance, coordination, breath awareness and relaxation.
No. Pupils do not need previous experience, flexibility or sporting ability. The sessions are designed to meet pupils at their current level and help them build confidence gradually.
A school hall, studio, gym space or clear classroom may be suitable depending on the group size and session type. Pupils need enough space to move safely.
Mats may be useful for some sessions, but they are not always essential. This can be discussed depending on the school’s space, age group and session format.
Yes. An Enhanced DBS check for the child workforce is available on request, along with safeguarding, First Aid, insurance and relevant teaching qualification documents.
Schools can send an enquiry through the website with basic details about the age group, number of pupils, preferred format and aims for the session. Viki will then suggest the most suitable next step.
No problem, email me at hello [at] vikithorbjorn [dot] art and I’ll be happy to answer any other question you have.
Bring structured movement into your school
If your school is looking for practical, inclusive movement sessions that support confidence, strength, focus, body awareness and wellbeing, please get in touch.
The simplest starting point is a 6-week programme of 45-minute sessions, with the option to continue into regular weekly provision.
If you would like to review the full programme structure first, a detailed school information document is available and can be shared with the relevant staff member or decision-maker.
Request the School Movement Programme Document
A detailed overview of structured 45-minute yoga, Pilates, and movement sessions for schools, including the 6-week programme, delivery options, pupil outcomes, and a progression framework.
You’ll receive the document by email. I may follow up to ask whether the programme could be useful for your school.