Episode 74 – Bilal Saddik – Ripping up the textbook
Episode 74, subtitled “Ripping up the textbook – a focus on holistic development in Physical Education,” features a conversation with Bilal (Bill) Saddik . Bill…
Reflections from our National Conference for Head’s of PE 2025
I drove home from Oxford with that kind of tiredness that only comes from a day spent thinking deeply and well. Not the weariness that…
Episode 73 – Dr Josie Perry: Unpacking Neurodiversity, Motivation, and the ‘Speedy Brain’ in PE and Sport
Introduction Dr Josie Perry is a chartered sport psychologist and the Director of Performance in Mind, as well as the author of six books. Josie’s…
Episode 72 – Carla Howard: Redefining Curriculum and Collaboration at the coal face
Introduction We were delighted to host Carla Howard, Head of PE at a secondary school, for a rich conversation with Nathan Walker on the PE…
Transforming the narrative ‘I Can’t Teach Dance’ into ‘Watch Me Teach Dance’
Introduction: What We’re Feeling and Why It’s Valid (Image downloaded from Pixabay – royalty free. Student Books School – Free photo on Pixabay) I understand…
Episode 71 – James Tuthill – Trauma Informed Physical Education and a focus on Wellbeing – RISE UP in action
Introduction James Tuthill, PE Lead at Charles Darwin Primary School in Norwich, discusses his proactive shift toward integrating well-being and trauma-informed practice into the primary…
Episode 69 – Mike Lowery – ‘High performance’ and a vision for PE & Sport
Introduction Mike Lowery, Director of Sport at a large British curriculum international school in Dubai, details his ambitious project: implementing a mandatory, 18-week High Performance…
The PE Curriculum we created with Oak National Academy
Creating a national curriculum resource is a significant undertaking. It involves balancing rigorous standards with the messy reality of teaching in a sports hall or…
Episode 68 – Will Grove – Returning to a conversation about PE curriculum development
Introduction Will Grove returns to the podcast to detail the extensive curriculum development project he has led, shifting his department’s focus towards “Purposeful PE” anchored…