Inspiring a love for sport in Brentwood & Shenfield
Holiday camps, before and after school clubs, Footie Tots, football development and PE support for primary schools. Run by a local family, with coaches who know every child by name.
Who are you looking for today?
- 732children coached
- 50+primary schools worked in by our director
- 17local grassroots football teams supported
- 7community events delivered
- 26Kfollowers on social media @compasssportsuk
What can we help you with?
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Ages 5–11 Holiday campsMulti-sport camps every school holiday, 8:00–16:00 at Long Ridings, Hutton.Explore camps →
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At school Before & after school clubsFootball, dodgeball, basketball, gymnastics and more at your child's school.See our clubs →
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Ages 3–4 Footie TotsStory-led football for little ones. Saturdays 9:00–9:45, Long Ridings.Meet Footie Tots →
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Year 1–2 Football developmentSaturday sessions with FA-qualified coaches, plus 1-to-1 and small groups for Year 3+.See the pathway →
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Girls only Girls' footballGirls-only sessions for Year 1–3 and Year 4–6, with the same expert coaching.Find out more →
- Free Not sure where to start?Answer a few questions and we'll suggest what will help your child most.Take the parent questionnaire →
First time with us? Ask about a free taster session →
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Flagship PE & school sport packagesThe Compass PE Partnership: clubs, lunchtimes, CPD, competitions and PE lead support.View packages →
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Curriculum PE PPA coverHigh-quality, planned PE lessons that free up your teachers' PPA time.See PPA cover →
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Teachers Staff CPDPractical PE training that builds your staff's confidence to teach great lessons.See staff CPD →
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Events Colour run & sports dayOrganised, inclusive events your pupils and parents will talk about all year.Plan your event →
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Parent-funded Clubs at your schoolBefore and after school clubs that book out, with equipment that stays at your school.How clubs work →
- Let's talk Talk to our Schools ManagerTell us what your school needs and Mr Cooper will get back to you.Email us →
Trusted by Long Ridings, Doddinghurst Junior, St Joseph's, Mountnessing and Hutton All Saints.
Your child's sporting journey with Compass
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The Compass parent questionnaire
A few quick questions about your child. You'll come away knowing what they need, where they are on their sporting journey, and how we can help.
- 1What your child needsConfidence, friends, skills, energy or a team
- 2Where they are nowFrom first steps in sport to ready for a club
- 3How we can support themA personal suggestion based on your answers
How does your child feel about sport right now?
Free · takes about 3 minutes · no sign-up needed to start
A local family business, not a franchise
Compass Sports is a family-run coaching company based in Brentwood and Shenfield. We live and work locally, and we care about every child who joins us.
Our director, Mr Warren, is a former semi-professional footballer who has coached since the age of 15, teaches PE at Long Ridings Primary School and has worked in more than 50 primary schools. Our Schools Manager, Mr Cooper, leads our school partnerships and camps alongside him.
Structured, well-staffed groups so coaches notice, include and encourage every child.
Pressure-free sessions where small wins build big confidence, especially for children who aren't "sporty" yet.
DBS-checked, first aid trained coaches, with clear safeguarding in everything we do.
Games children love, with real skill, coordination and decision-making built in.
Proud to be part of our local community
From the school field to the Saturday pitch, here's what Compass means for children in Brentwood, Shenfield and across Essex.
Local schools and clubs we work with
What parents and schools say
"My child loves the clubs provided by Compass Sports he looks forward to them and has developed. The kindness the coaches show the children is reassuring for me as a parent and they have tackled any issues sensitively and professionally."
"Mr Warren and Mr Cooper excel in this role, I feel so privileged for my son to have such brilliant sports coaches not only at school but out of school as well."
"It is clear what a world class sports offer you provide to our pupils."
"Highly recommend and team are very professional and excellent with children making it a fun place to attend."
Hear it from our parents
Questions parents and schools ask us
What does Compass Sports offer?
We run multi-sport holiday camps, before and after school clubs, Footie Tots for ages 3–4 and football development sessions for Year 1 and Year 2, with 1-to-1 and small group coaching for Year 3+. For primary schools, we provide PE and school sport packages, PPA cover, staff CPD and colour runs and sports days.
Where are you based?
We're a local, family-run business in Brentwood and Shenfield, Essex. Our holiday camps, Footie Tots and Saturday football sessions take place at Long Ridings Primary School, Long Ridings Avenue, Hutton, Brentwood CM13 1DU. Our clubs run inside our partner primary schools, and we support schools across Essex.
What ages do you work with?
Footie Tots is for children aged 3–4. Our holiday camps, school clubs and football sessions are for primary school children, roughly ages 5–11. Use the age slider above to see everything your child can join.
Is Compass Sports suitable for children who aren't confident or "sporty"?
Absolutely. Many of the children who thrive most with us start off unsure. Our sessions focus on encouragement, positive experiences and small wins, so children build confidence naturally, without pressure or fear of getting things wrong. No child needs to be good at sport to belong here.
How do you make sure my child doesn't get lost in the group?
We keep groups structured and well-staffed so coaches can give real attention to every child. Our coaches learn names quickly, get to know each child and adapt how they support them, whether that's encouragement, challenge or reassurance.
Do you focus more on fun or skill development?
Both. Sessions are fun and engaging first, because that's how children stay motivated. Within that, we carefully build skills, coordination and decision-making through games children love.
Are your coaches qualified and DBS checked?
Yes. Our coaches are DBS checked and first aid trained, and our football coaches are FA qualified. Our director, Mr Warren, has worked in more than 50 primary schools.
How do I book?
Most bookings are made through our Class4Kids booking system. School clubs release at 8pm on the second to last Thursday of each half term. New to Compass? Ask about a free taster session.
Do you work with primary schools?
Yes. We work with primary schools across Essex, including Long Ridings, Doddinghurst Junior, St Joseph's, Mountnessing and Hutton All Saints. Our Compass PE Partnership combines clubs, lunchtime sessions, CPD, competitions and PE lead support.
Is Compass Sports really family-run?
Yes. Compass Sports has been run by a local Brentwood family for more than eight years, supported by a team of trusted coaches. We're not a franchise, and we care about every child who joins us.
Another question? Email info@compasssports.co.uk
Find your child's next favourite thing
Explore our camps, clubs and football sessions, or get in touch and we'll point you in the right direction.
Prefer email? info@compasssports.co.uk