As we return to school and University life here in England, and that is the case for most of our great network around the globe, we hope you have enjoyed some proper R&R this summer! … Read More
Sport is powerful!
Sport gives people hope, it gives people a voice, it gives people direction! Sport has the power to make dreams and break dreams, it brings people together and gives people a place to belong. Summer … Read More
Launching our New Course – Awesome PE in 5 wAys – September 2021
Course Overview This course provides a great foundation to consider how to build an AWESOME PE offer at your school. It will take you approximately 3-5 hours to complete. The course provides insight, support and … Read More
How prepared are postgraduate primary pre-service teachers in delivering physical education as they approach their NQT Year?
Introduction Year on year, my primary pre-service teachers (PPST’s) on their initial teacher education (ITE) course would discuss their experiences they are having whilst on school placement and what they are receiving whilst on the … Read More
SENCO Induction Resource Pack
This SENCO Induction Resource Pack has been developed based on the feedback from Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs) and discussions with a range of providers of the National Award for SEN Co-ordination about the information … Read More
What Makes Great Pedagogy?
Understanding what makes great pedagogy has long been debated, this post aims to draw upon educational research and suggest 9 characteristics / features of great pedagogy. There is a strong consensus that high performance in … Read More
Social and economic value of community sport and physical activity in England
Sport England commissioned the Sport Industry Research Centre at Sheffield Hallam University to calculate the social impact and the economic importance of sport and physical activity in England. They published their report in August 2020 … Read More
Mental Health of Children and Young People
In 2016, Public Health England commissioned a report investigating the The Mental Health of Children and Young People In London. The report aimed to: describe the importance of mental health in children and young people … Read More
Past Olympians Series – Olivia Weedon: International Friendship
With the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games being postponed to 2021, we thought we could talk about some previous Olympians and how they embody certain Olympic values. This final post, features Olivia Weedon and how she … Read More