Action Research – an inclusive approach that embraces intersectionality

Action or lifeworld enquiry provides insightful methods of observing, analysing and explaining lifeworld experiences. Durden-Myers (2017) in her chapter entitled research in action explores how lifeworld experiences can be researched as they unfold or in … Read More

Are Individual Education Plans Helping or Hindering Inclusion?

I came across the following article that discusses whether IEPS help or hinder the full inclusion of children with SEND in mainstream schools and it got me thinking… In the article it mentions four areas … Read More

What do we want for our children?

Introduction When asking ‘what do we want for our children?’ a common denominator in response is that they will go on to flourish in their own lives (De Ruyter, 2004). This is perhaps not a … Read More

New Ofsted Education Inspection Framework

Whilst there are a number of minor changes to the new Ofsted Inspection Framework the most significant change is how Ofsted determine the overall effectiveness schools. The overall effectiveness will now be determined by the … Read More

What distinguishes Physical Literacy from Physical Education?

Introduction I often get asked what is the difference between physical education and physical literacy? I also have people say that physical literacy is just ‘good’ physical education. These comments have inspired me to write … Read More

Mind the Gap – Bridging Research and Professional Practice

Introduction We have a major division between research/academia and professional practice in schools. Academics have to undertake research and publish their work in journals dedicated to this purpose, but they are usually too expensive for … Read More

Physical Literacy and Flourishing

Introduction We say that a good specimen of an oak tree is an oak tree that is flourishing. In the same way it could be argued that a good society is one in which people … Read More

Practice Architectures

Introduction Understanding what practice architectures are and how they influence existing and new practice you can better appreciate how practice is constructed and how to go about changing practice in the best possible way. Moreover, … Read More

Physical Activity, Motivation and Adolescence

Introduction Motivating students to want to learn can be one of the most challenging aspects of teaching within the secondary school sector. Adolescents during this time are starting to carve out their identity, establishing who … Read More