Introduction This blog series seeks to explore how Physical Education is designed and practised in countries around the world. The intention is to give insight and hopefully inspiration to help improve it for all young … Read More
Physical Literacy For Schools: Sport Australia
As physical literacy (PL) grows in interest so to do calls for specific guidance on how to implement a PL informed approach in schools. School leaders, educators, coaches and families all play a crucial role … Read More
What Makes Great Pedagogy?
Understanding what makes great pedagogy has long been debated, this post aims to draw upon educational research and suggest 9 characteristics / features of great pedagogy. There is a strong consensus that high performance in … Read More
Top Reads for Christmas
As someone who has always struggled to find time and motivation for reading, I was quite shocked when I realised quite how many books I have managed to get through in the last year or … Read More
Olympic Values Education Curriculum Booklet
This Olympic Values Education Booklet uses symbols of the Olympic Games, the themes of Olympism, and draws extensively from the lore of the ancient and modern Olympic Games, this curriculum programme aims to disseminate a … Read More
YST Covid-19 Special Podcast Series
The YST have engaged in a wide variety of discussions with a range of experts to discuss the impact of Covid-19 and the future of education, PE and Sport in their Covid-19 Special Podcast Series. … Read More
Schools and Coronavirus UK: Key Questions & Advice
Public Health England’s (PHE) current advice is for schools to stay open unless there is a positive case. But families have already begun to take young children out of nurseries and schools over coronavirus fears. … Read More
Social Skills Linked To Career Success
Social skills research suggests that a narrow focus on exam performance may not be the best way to ensure a student’s success once they leave school.
Emotional Intelligence – are we preparing students for life after education?
Repeated practice of emotional intelligence or quotient skills (EQ) in class will lead to healthier responses when students face similar situations in life.