Episode 75 – David Redfern – Why Physical Education should be enlightening
Overview of David’s Journey and Current Role The guest for Episode 75 is David Redfern, who currently works as a Senior Lecturer at Birmingham City…
Episode 74 – Bilal Saddik – Ripping up the textbook
Episode 74, subtitled “Ripping up the textbook – a focus on holistic development in Physical Education,” features a conversation with Bilal (Bill) Saddik . Bill…
Episode 73 – Dr Josie Perry: Unpacking Neurodiversity, Motivation, and the ‘Speedy Brain’ in PE and Sport
Introduction Dr Josie Perry is a chartered sport psychologist and the Director of Performance in Mind, as well as the author of six books. Josie’s…
Episode 72 – Carla Howard: Redefining Curriculum and Collaboration at the coal face
Introduction We were delighted to host Carla Howard, Head of PE at a secondary school, for a rich conversation with Nathan Walker on the PE…
Episode 71 – James Tuthill – Trauma Informed Physical Education and a focus on Wellbeing – RISE UP in action
Introduction James Tuthill, PE Lead at Charles Darwin Primary School in Norwich, discusses his proactive shift toward integrating well-being and trauma-informed practice into the primary…
Episode 69 – Mike Lowery – ‘High performance’ and a vision for PE & Sport
Introduction Mike Lowery, Director of Sport at a large British curriculum international school in Dubai, details his ambitious project: implementing a mandatory, 18-week High Performance…
Episode 68 – Will Grove – Returning to a conversation about PE curriculum development
Introduction Will Grove returns to the podcast to detail the extensive curriculum development project he has led, shifting his department’s focus towards “Purposeful PE” anchored…
Episode 67 – Lee Sullivan – From PE Dread to Delight
Lee Sullivan, Head of PE and influential author, discusses his evolving philosophy on the Concept Curriculum, clarifies the subject’s core purpose and introduces the concepts…
Episode 65 – Ben Shields – Connection, Challenge, Choice, Curiosity
Ben Shields, Head of Primary PE in Brisbane, Australia, shares his experience navigating the challenging terrain of Health and Physical Education (HPE) and implementing the…
