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…
‘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…
Where the Spark Becomes a Flame: NQTs Fuelling the Future of PE
By Gwenno Iolo Davies There’s a unique magic that comes with being a newly qualified teacher. You arrive in the profession full of energy and…
PE Insights Episode 56 – Jan Dossett: The importance of play, STEP, superpowers and Move It!
Introduction to the Episode In this episode of the PE Insights Podcast, host Nathan Walker engages in an inspiring conversation with Jan Dossett, focusing on…