Movement Changes Everything
Parkour based movement education for schools and communities across the Wirral and Liverpool. Building confidence, resilience and connection through the science of movement.
What Is Movement Education?
Movement Matters is a parkour-based movement education provider delivering evidence-based programmes to schools and communities across Wirral and Liverpool, Merseyside. Founded by Chris Ilabaca, the organisation serves 110+ pupils daily through structured sessions designed to build confidence, resilience and physical literacy.
We bring physical development, confidence and real connection into schools, community groups and everyday life through evidence based Parkour training.
Schools Programme
Structured Parkour based sessions delivered in your school. Curriculum aligned, SEN inclusive and designed to build physical literacy alongside confidence and focus.
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Community Sessions
Open sessions for young people and families. A space to move, connect and grow together outside the classroom.
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Teacher Training CPD
Equip your staff with the knowledge and practical skills to embed movement based learning across the curriculum.
Learn more about CPDHow Does Parkour Improve Focus and Wellbeing?
Our sessions are built on research from physical intelligence, sports science and wellbeing studies. Everything we teach is designed around how the body and mind work together.
Vestibular Activation
Movement activates the vestibular system, improving balance, spatial awareness and emotional regulation. This helps pupils feel grounded and ready to learn.
Neural Pathway Development
Progressive challenge builds neural pathways for problem solving and resilience. Each session introduces new obstacles that develop cognitive flexibility.
Neurochemical Benefits
Playful physical activity releases neurochemicals that support focus, mood and learning readiness. Pupils return to the classroom energised and regulated.
Body Confidence
Parkour develops functional strength, coordination and body confidence without competition pressure. Every pupil progresses at their own pace.
What Schools Say
Movement Matters delivered Parkour sessions to approximately 110 pupils across the day and the quality of delivery was excellent throughout. The sessions were very well planned, clearly structured and delivered in a way that kept all pupils actively engaged from start to finish. What stood out was how inclusive and adaptable the sessions were. The delivery worked well across mixed ability groups and supported pupils who do not always thrive in traditional PE settings.
PE Lead, Raeburn School
The coaches were well prepared, professional and calm, and they created a safe and accessible environment for our pupils across a full enrichment day of five Parkour sessions. What stood out most was how inclusive the delivery was. They were able to adapt the activities in a way that allowed pupils with a wide range of needs to access and enjoy Parkour.
Bank View School, Fazakerley
Ahead of the Curriculum
Parkour is now being recognised within the National PE Curriculum. Movement Matters already delivers this style of training, placing us ahead of upcoming curriculum changes and ready to support schools who want to offer high quality Parkour based education.
Our sessions develop strength, resilience, focus and problem solving in a way that is engaging, inclusive and rooted in real world movement.
Building the Future of Movement Education
We are working with Liverpool John Moores University to develop a dedicated Centre of Excellence for movement and community wellbeing on the Wirral. A purpose built space for training, research and youth development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Movement Matters delivers parkour based education that builds physical literacy, confidence and emotional regulation through guided movement. Pupils develop balance, coordination, creative problem solving and resilience in a structured, inclusive environment.
Yes. All sessions use soft equipment, controlled progressions and clear visual guidance. Coaches are fully qualified, DBS checked and trained in safeguarding. Every environment is risk assessed before delivery begins.
We deliver in primary and secondary schools as whole-school programmes, and run community sessions for ages 7 to 11 and 11 to 17 on Friday evenings in Hoylake. All abilities welcome.
Yes. Our sessions are fully inclusive and adaptive. Coaches differentiate activities so every pupil participates at a level appropriate to their ability. We have extensive experience with ASD, ADHD, anxiety and SEMH profiles.
Sessions can run in sports halls, studios, playgrounds or adapted indoor spaces. We bring all equipment and adjust our setup to work with the space you have available.
All our coaches hold enhanced DBS checks and are trained in safeguarding, first aid, and inclusive coaching practice. Safety is our number one priority.
Schools book by submitting an enquiry through our contact form. We arrange a taster day so your team can experience a session first hand, then tailor a package to your school's needs.