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…
PE Insights Episode 57 Russell McCluskey: Independent school PE and sport – leadership, curriculum, opportunities
Introduction to the Episode In this episode with host, Nathan Walker, we hear from passionate PE teacher, Sport Coach, Director of Sport and Consultant, Russell…
Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report: Building a world-class curriculum for all
The government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review, led by Professor Becky Francis, has published its Final Report with recommendations for reforms across England’s education system from…
Embedding Physical Literacy in PE and Dance: Supporting the Findings of the Curriculum Assessment Review
The release of the Curriculum and Assessment Review marks the first comprehensive analysis of how Physical Education (PE) and Dance might be reformed to meet…
‘Starting 5’-Leading leaders
Leading a Physical Education (PE) department with additional responsibilities Traditionally, basketball has five specific playing positions and previously, the players who filled these positions would…
Shaping Holistic Physical Education: My Journey to a K-12 Curriculum Map
Throughout my career as a physical educator, I have been deeply motivated by a single question: “How can we make physical education meaningful, engaging, and transformative…