Deptford Beginner Skateboard Lesson

A beginner skateboard lesson at Folkestone Gardens Skatepark in Deptford.

How does it work?

1. Book your lesson
2. Setup access to the Learning App (instructions here) using the code in your confirmation email
3. Before your lesson review the Cornerstone Skills and input your Stance: Regular or Goofy; into the App so we can hit the ground rolling in the lesson
4. Join the lesson and learn some skills
5. Learnt The Drop in?
   • No; practice some more!
   • Yes; You’re ready to do your Beginner Grading! and graduate to the Progressing Group

Our skateboard instructors are fully insured and enhanced DBS checked.

What should we wear for our beginner skateboard lesson?

Please wear skateboard shoes or soft-soled shoes, no sandals/crocs or you will not be able to join the lesson. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little scuffed or dusty..

Some reviews of our skateboard lessons

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Tim Sharp

13:49 06 Oct 24

This worked well as a birthday party attended by a mixed group of 10 and 11 year olds (and one 8yo). Elliot pitched it at exactly the right level, showing them a basic skill then giving them a chance to practice it on their own before bringing them back together to try something new. Everyone joined in from those who had skated before to those, including the birthday boy, who had never touched a skateboard.

Susan Mantle

12:33 24 Sep 24

Just wanted to say thanks again for the lesson yesterday, the kids both really enjoyed it and are keen to do another one again sometime!

Thomas MacManus

13:28 16 Sep 24

Thanks for the lesson on Sunday at Victoria Park Skatepark - the instructor was great, kind and supportive, and my daughter (7) loved it and her confidence has immediately sky-rocketed. We'll be back!

Alex Slater

16:21 06 Aug 24

My two boys had a great day at School of Skate camp. They really enjoyed the variety of activities throughout the day and came home enthusiastic to practice more! Thank you!

Anna Akenteva

10:16 14 Jul 24

I booked a lesson to try skateboarding for the first time. Less than an hour before it was meant to start, I got a short email saying that my reservation was cancelled. I'm now sat next to the closed building and I'm very confused. Hoping that there will be a refund, and wondering how I could reliably book lessons in the future.Update: I did get an email clarifying that there was a technical issue, and it provided a code that can be used for an extra booking. Despite the technical trouble, I appreciated the responsiveness. I've yet to attend a lesson still, but I'll update my review after I do that!Update: went to a lesson - and it was brilliant! Would def recommend

Adam Thornton

12:33 06 Jul 24

Had my son’s birthday party at School of Skate and all the kids had a blast. The space is fantastic and the instructor was very patient with a bunch of 6 year olds! Would highly recommend.

Krupa Kothari

13:28 21 Jun 24

A great birthday party for my 7 year old and his class mates:)

martine valle

20:56 18 Aug 23

My 14 year old nephew had several lessons at School of Skate as a gift from me and his Uncle. He went to Victoria Park in East London and was taught by the incredible Soren! My nephew would come away feeling happy, confident and proud in his new skills!! I could also see the progress and passion for skating emerge after lessons with Soren. Soren has a natural ability with a range of ages and has a calm and patient demeanor. My nephew would come home and sing Soren's praises and said "he was a pretty cool guy and a great teacher!" Which from a teenager is high praise indeed!!Thanks again to Soren and the team. You made summer fun!

Paul Grelon

17:35 30 Jul 23

I had a one-on-one class with Soren P from School of Skate this week. It was a lot of fun and he gave me some great tips - even managed to drop into a decent ramp unassisted by the end (something I had never done before). Would highly recommend! Cheers Soren 🙂

Ella Garland

09:16 04 Jul 23

We had a birthday party at School of Skate for our 7 year old at Peckham Rye. They had a blast. To quote one of the kids “Best Party Ever!”

Francesca Ceconi

21:21 31 May 23

I had my first skate lesson today and it was super!!! Rick was attentive, experienced and helped me progress very quickly. I am learning to surf skate so it was great to find somebody able to give me exercise specifically for this. Thanks!

James Trafford

22:15 19 May 23

This is an incredible class, my kid has improved so much in confidence and ability over just a few classes. the teacher is amazing, holding together a mixed ability class with a real ability to understand each student’s needs. Highly recommend.

Nick Boot-Handford

15:47 18 Apr 23

Nilo ran a party for my son and his friends (12 x 5-6 year olds!) and it was fantastic! Most were quite nervous at the beginning, having not skateboarded before, however by the end of it their confidence and skills had really grown and they were all beaming with smiles.The parents have been passing on many thanks for an awesome party too.Highly recommended. Thank you School Of Skate!

Susannah Saunders

21:42 14 Feb 23

My 8 year old has gained so much in confidence since having private lessons with Nilo and in just four sessions his technique has progressed so much. He absolutely loves Nilo. Highly recommend.

Magda Daleczko

13:46 20 Jun 22

Fantastic skateboarding lesson, great experience and lots of fun! Jonty managed to give lots of attention to each one of the kids. He made the lesson fun and engaging but also tailored the practice to help each one of them to improve their skills. They all progressed really fast and gained a lot of confidence.

Dr Elisabeth Rothaug-Smith

15:14 13 May 22

Stuart is a fun and skilled teacher and my 8 yr pld and his friend had a great time. They finished the lesson feeling more confident having learned new skills. I would highly recommend these sessions.

Jim Kirton

10:28 01 Feb 22

I took my 7 year old son for a 1 hour private lesson with his friend at School of Skate. He really enjoyed himself and progressed far faster in that hour than he ever had done before. We now have a set of things to work on to improve, and will definitely be booking another lesson in future.

Samantha King

13:31 22 Nov 21

My son does the beginner skateboard lessons at Charlton park and he's loving it. Nilo (the teacher) is brilliant, really knowledgeable, patient, enthusiastic, and excellent with the kids. Would highly recommend. So glad we found School of Skate

Sumera Khan

21:47 13 Nov 21

Rick was a great tutor for our 10 year old boy who is allergic to exercise. At the end of the 1 hour lesson he did not want to attend in the least, he announced "BTW I'm so coming back next week"! He has a mountain to climb in terms of learning to skate board but is in the right hands for this task. The class was great as instead of all the participants being given the same instructions, each child was taught what they needed to learn for their individual pace, skill level & past experience. We were very impressed with the calm, considerate & expert attention to each child's unique needs

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