Rethinking the PE Kit
On 7th November the DfE published its updated non-statutory guidance on school uniform policies, primarily aimed at reducing the cost of school uniform for families…
Episode 62 – Book Review Series (2) – Becoming a Distinguished Physical Education Teacher by Gary Zaharatos
Gary Zaharatos, an instructional coach for PE teachers in Denver Public Schools, joins the podcast to share his expertise in instructional design and creating high-quality…
Getting Girls Moving: The Sports Bra Conversation in PE
When it comes to PE, comfort and confidence are just as important as skill and fitness. For many pre-teens and teenage girls, one of the…
Episode 61 – Matt Hyde – Wellbeing for staff & students and kettle conversations
In this episode, host Nathan Walker engages with Matt Hyde, a former PE teacher who transitioned into counselling and psychotherapy through his company, Elephant Counselling.…
Rethinking PE through the Compassionate Systems Framework
A guest blog by Dr Will Patz, Head of Early Years and Lower Primary PE at Dulwich College in Singapore exploring the Compassionate Systsmes Framework…
Episode 60 – Tom Manley – Team games in PE, still the favourite?
In this expansive conversation, host Nathan Walker and Tom Manley delve into the philosophy that Physical Education (PE) must revolve around creating meaningful experiences for…
Raising the profile of Physical Education
By Keira Wylie After 13 years as a Head of Department and having worked across multiple schools and trusts, I recently made the decision to…
PE Insights Episode 58 Martin Brockman: ‘Performance’ in Physical Education
Introduction In this enlightening episode of the physical education podcast, host Nathan Walker meets former international decathlete and founder of Performance Pathways, Martin Brockman. Their…
6 in 6: Behaviour Management in PE for 2026
Why Behaviour in PE is Like a Sporting Masterpiece In sport, there are moments of absolute perfection: a snooker 147, a 9-dart finish, or six…
