Progressive Sports

Build a flexible, high-impact business that parents trust and children love

Progressive has evolved. While we began life delivering outstanding sports education in schools, our growth and market insight have shown something simple but powerful: parents and schools want reliable, active, high-quality childcare and activity provision, not just coaching.

That’s why our new Progressive Starter Package puts wraparound childcare (breakfast clubs, after-school clubs and holiday clubs) at the heart of the opportunity, with a low-cost entry point from £9,950.

Two Franchising Options

1. Our Progressive Starter Package is a genuine lifestyle business: part-time hours, big community impact, and a clear route to a profitable business that scales. Whether you’re a returning parent, an experienced childcare professional, or an entrepreneur looking for a proven model, Progressive gives you the systems, the brand and the support to deliver excellent childcare and activities from day one.
2. For those who want to build something bigger from day one, our Main Territory Packages are perfect for you. These higher-tier options give you broader exclusive territory rights, larger school and commercial contracts, priority marketing support and more extensive operational resources, so you can launch as a full-scale sports & activities operator rather than starting small and scaling later.

With bespoke launch campaigns, a dedicated franchise development manager and extra training on partnership sales (schools, local authorities and corporate partners), these packages accelerate growth and unlock higher revenue streams, from multi-school PE delivery to multiple holiday-club sites and community partnerships.

If you’re ambitious, have the capital to invest and want to build a regional business that delivers scale, impact and strong returns, the main territory route is the fastest, most supported way to get there.

Why now? The market is primed for growth

Government and local authority funding, changing work patterns and the surge in demand for wraparound care mean there has never been a better time to enter this sector. Key market drivers include dedicated school funding for PE and activity programmes and significant investment into holiday activity programmes. Families are actively looking for safe, trusted, and fun provision that fits working lives.

What Progressive offers is not a single revenue line, it’s a multi-stream business:

• School PE and curriculum delivery
• Before-school (breakfast) clubs
• After-school clubs (3:15–6:00pm)
• Holiday clubs (full day provision)
• Private activity sessions, enrichment packages and local partnerships

With the right territory and execution our franchisees typically see strong margins and rapid payback; many reach five-figure take-home income while working sensible hours.

The Progressive Starter Package, designed to get you going fast

Our entry level package is built for accessibility and speed to market. It’s perfect if you want to launch with a lower upfront cost but still plug into a proven system:

• Entry level from £9,950, designed for owners who want a lower barrier to start delivering breakfast, after-school and holiday clubs.
• Turnkey lesson plans, operational playbooks and activity timetables so you’re classroom/club ready on day one.
• Ofsted compliance guidance and parent-communication templates built for confidence and trust.
• Staff recruitment and onboarding blueprints, we help you hire and train the people who’ll deliver your offering.
• Branded assets, e-commerce booking pages, uniform and equipment lists, everything you need to look professional from the outset.

Prefer a larger territory or full franchise model? We offer full territory packages with an expanded set of rights, marketing support and revenue opportunity. Ask us for the options and cost breakdowns.

Proven support that actually helps you grow

We invest heavily in our franchise owners because we win when you win. Our support is hands-on, consistent and business-focussed:

• Five days’ initial training to get you operationally confident.
• Monthly 1:1 coaching with the founder and head office team.
• Annual franchise training week and three business growth days each year.
• Ongoing CPD investment to keep your offer fresh and compliant.
• Marketing assets and launch programmes that have generated over £1m+ across the network.
• Help recruiting and onboarding your first staff member, plus operational visits and peer support from fellow franchisees.

“For me one of the key selling points of joining was the support, the tried and tested methods really worked.”
James McTiernan, Franchisee, Bath

We even back our launches with a powerful guarantee: we’ll help you get your first five customers within the first three months - a launch you can measure (ask us about the terms).

Real results - strong income, meaningful impact

Progressive franchisees are making a real difference for families while building sustainable incomes:

• Typical second-year profit £32k+ (dependent on territory, package and hours).
• £150k+ annual revenue achievable from three school clubs in a year.
• £40k+ revenue per holiday club venue on average.
• Many franchisees achieve a healthy five-figure take-home income while working less than 25 hours per week.

“It was the best decision I ever made to join the Progressive Network. Top-notch support from Head Office and we couldn’t have achieved this growth without them.”
James Evans, South Lancashire

Who is this for?

• Returning parents wanting a flexible, community-focused business.
• Childcare professionals seeking to leverage their experience into ownership.
• Entrepreneurs looking for a proven, lower-risk way to start a people-first business.
• If you care about children’s development, want strong local relationships and enjoy running a well-organised operation, Progressive may be the right fit.

Our promise to you

• Access to proven marketing and operational assets that deliver customers.
• A clear launch plan designed to return revenue quickly.
• Full commercial and compliance support from a team with 50+ years’ sector experience.
• A blueprint to build a business with real earning potential and genuine community value.

Ready to find out if your area is available?

Discover how Progressive can help you create a flexible, profitable childcare and activities business in your community. Request information to see territory availability, pricing options and launch timelines, no obligation.

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