Will Swaithes
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PE Insights Podcast: Episode 84 – Ian Shrubsole – Visible and Invisible Fundamentals and a focus on Movement
Introduction In Episode 85 of the PE Insights podcast, host Nathan Walker sits down with Ian Shrubsole. Ian is a highly experienced physical education teacher…
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Beyond the Whistle: Unlocking High-Quality Teaching in PE
Introduction: The Science, Art and Craft of Physical Education When we think of “high-quality teaching” in Physical Education, our minds often jump to the mastery…
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Rethinking the Traditional Sports Day and Celebration Events
For many students, the traditional sports day can feel less like a celebration of talent and more like an anxiety-inducing public spectacle. 7 years on…
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Episode 83: Chris Welburn and Chris Brammall – The FA’s Future Fit and the 3v3 format
Introduction In Episode 83, host Nathan Walker records on location at St. George’s Park, the home of English football. He sits down with Chris Welburn…
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Paradigm Shift: Why education has to scrap flight paths
Imagine being told at age 11 exactly where you’ll be at age 16, based on a single test score. For years, schools have relied upon…
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The Confidence Shift: Why Your PE Lessons Need a Heart Transplant
We’ve all been there: standing on a windswept field, clipboard in hand, obsessing over whether Year 9 can demonstrate effective use of space or the…
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Leading with Impact: 10 Essential Tips for the Primary PE Subject Lead
Leading Physical Education (PE) in a primary setting is a significant responsibility, but we know it often comes with a to-do list that feels impossible…
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Episode 82 – Jack Harvey – Are we really doing anthing new?
Introduction In Episode 82 of the PE Insights podcast, host Nathan Walker sits down with Jack Harvey for a conversation designed to challenge the status…
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Breaking Down Barriers in PE: Top Tips for Inclusive and Empowering Lessons
Recent educational updates, including the latest Ofsted inspection toolkit, underscore a critical priority for physical education: building a world-class curriculum for all. However, significant barriers…
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The Power of Silence: Less Feedback & More Learning
As PE teachers, we often equate “good teaching” with maximum feedback and correction of misconceptions. I have enjoyed visiting my trainee teachers over the last…
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Embracing the Mess: Why Your PE Lessons Need a “Chaos Agent”
As PE teachers, we work hard day in and day out on “Levelling the Playing Field” but in doing so, are we removing vital learning…
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PE Insights Podcast: Episode 81 – Exam PE Series: Deep Dive 3 – NCFE Award in Health and Fitness with Kieran Palmer
Introduction In this episode of the PE Insights podcast, host Nathan Walker and co-host Will Swaithes continue their mini-series on examination Physical Education (PE). They…
