The PE Hub

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Rainy Day PE: As a primary school teacher, you may be no stranger to wet weather causing havoc during the school day! These types of games work well in smaller spaces and help children develop valuable skills like teamwork, strategy, and coordination, which can transfer to other sports and activities.

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Learning Through Sport

MARCH 8, 2024

I am currently working on a few mental health education initiatives arsing from the Big Talks for Little People program for primary schools (see here ). Another initiative is the Big Talks for Little People Playing Sport program which is under development, with possible trials in Australia and Swedan later this year.

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The PE Hub

MARCH 29, 2023

What is the Primary PE and Sport Premium? The Primary PE and Sport Premium is a government initiative that aims to improve the quality of physical education (PE) and sport in primary schools in England. How is the Primary PE and Sport Premium used?

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Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

And yet 1 in 4 children leave school unable to swim. Primary schools are faced with a multitude of challenges when it comes to delivering swimming and water safety lessons. Funding, teacher training, curriculum pressures, facility access, just to name a few. How you can best use limited pool time. Get your ticket here.

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Aspire-Ed

MAY 23, 2022

And so, if there was ever a time to make sure you’re making the most of your PE and sport premium, it’s now. Get bespoke recommendations by completing the Primary School PE Scorecard. What is the Primary School PE Scorecard? Increased participation in competitive sport.

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Aspire-Ed

MAY 18, 2023

For teachers and coaches, it means all those things and more. According to Sport England, physically literate children are more likely to be active for the long term – but more than half of children aged five to 15 in England aren’t doing the recommended daily amount of exercise. It gives pupils a better start in life.

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Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The physical benefits of sport are undeniable. The real news from the past few years has been all the research confirming that taking part in sport or physical activity has a (huge) positive impact on your mental and physical health. Encouraging a positive sporting environment.

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 11, 2024

(Curriculum and Reengagement in Education) school, dedicated to providing support for students who have experienced trauma and struggled in traditional education settings. With small class sizes and a personalized approach, the school offers a unique environment for both students and educators.

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Aspire-Ed

APRIL 26, 2022

This week on the podcast we welcome two of the team from Wodensfield Primary School, Deputy Headteacher Liam Gould and PE Lead Teresa Shackleton. Liam is Deputy Headteacher of Wodensfield Primary School. This engagement with sports has continued into adulthood. Who is Liam Gould? And why teaching?

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Aspire-Ed

OCTOBER 12, 2022

And yet gymnastics is barely covered in initial teacher training. As a result, it’s seen as a difficult and dangerous sport to teach, with teachers left apprehensive about delivering lessons. But with the developmental benefits it offers, gymnastics is an essential component of the primary curriculum.

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Aspire-Ed

APRIL 25, 2022

You have until 31 st July to publish the details of your PE and sport premium spend on your school’s website. Misuse can result in a school having to repay the premium and future payments being withheld. The profile of PE and sport is raised across the school as a tool for whole-school improvement.

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Aspire-Ed

MAY 31, 2022

Episode 2 : “Once you’ve got the ear of SLT, then it’s about delivering on your promises” with John Haycock, PE lead at Chilcote Primary School. Episode 4 :“My PE teachers were my heroes” with Shaun Dowling, Head of Sport at United Learning.

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Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The physical benefits of sport are undeniable. The real news from the past few years has been all the research confirming that taking part in sport or physical activity has a (huge) positive impact on your mental and physical health.

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Aspire-Ed

AUGUST 3, 2023

Are you a sports coach looking to create a supportive environment for every pupil? PE, school sports, and physical activity enhance physical and mental well-being and teach valuable life skills. PE, school sports, and physical activity enhance physical and mental well-being and teach valuable life skills.

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Aspire-Ed

APRIL 5, 2022

This week on the podcast we’re joined by primary school PE lead John Haycock. John has been a teacher at Chilcote primary school for 11 years, both as PE and class teacher. Joining the school with a view to take over PE, John completed his NQT and became PE lead in his second year.

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Aspire-Ed

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Founder of Open Minds, teacher, consultant, Physical & Adventure Education, PSHE and behavioural expert Michael Chamberlain is joining us at this year’s conference to deliver a practical workshop you won’t want to miss. All activities are currently used in schools successfully and can be adapted.

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The PE Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

TES’s article exploring the issues around introducing more PE into primary schools raises some pertinent points. It is essential that teachers, pupils and parents understand the difference between PE, school sport and physical activity; these should not be thought of as one and the same.

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Aspire-Ed

MAY 4, 2022

This week on the podcast we’re joined by class teacher and PE Coordinator Louisa Mulvey. Louisa is a qualified teacher based in Hampshire. Louisa has been working in primary schools since 2014 where her career began on the sunny, leafy side of Wimbledon Village. Who is Louisa Mulvey?

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Sports for Schools

MARCH 24, 2022

A graduate of Portsmouth University, James has a 1st in Sports Management and Development. Tiffanye Vargas, an associate professor of sport psychology at Cal State University, Long Beach, says the content of a leaders’ speech can raise “perceived self-efficacy,” making players feel more energetic, determined, charged and confident.

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Sports for Schools

MARCH 24, 2022

A graduate of Portsmouth University, James has a 1st in Sports Management and Development. Tiffanye Vargas, an associate professor of sport psychology at Cal State University, Long Beach, says the content of a leaders’ speech can raise “perceived self-efficacy,” making players feel more energetic, determined, charged and confident.

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Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Figures like 40% to 60% of elementary school girls (age 6 to 12) are concerned about being too fat , or worry about gaining weight, are red flag signals. Parents and teachers need to address this trend and turn the tide for our future generations. It also boosts happiness, confidence and self-esteem.

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Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Figures like 40% to 60% of elementary school girls (age 6 to 12) are concerned about being too fat , or worry about gaining weight, are red flag signals. Parents and teachers need to address this trend and turn the tide for our future generations. It also boosts happiness, confidence and self-esteem.

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Sports for Schools

DECEMBER 10, 2021

It has certainly been a summer of up-and-downs in the sporting world this year. Whether it was the Euros, Wimbledon, the Tour de France, the Olympics or any other sporting event, young athletes from across the world have demonstrated the strength of character that many, sporting or not, should take on board.

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Sports for Schools

DECEMBER 10, 2021

It has certainly been a summer of up-and-downs in the sporting world this year. Whether it was the Euros, Wimbledon, the Tour de France, the Olympics or any other sporting event, young athletes from across the world have demonstrated the strength of character that many, sporting or not, should take on board. Pride and courage.

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Sports for Schools

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

How many times have we sat and watched Paralympians running, cycling, shooting, playing basketball in wheelchairs or any other sport and wondered what we would have done if we had the same disability? Our mission is to Activate, Educate, Motivate and Innovate schools and parents through a series of events and workshops.

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Sports for Schools

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

How many times have we sat and watched Paralympians running, cycling, shooting, playing basketball in wheelchairs or any other sport and wondered what we would have done if we had the same disability? Our mission is to Activate, Educate, Motivate and Innovate schools and parents through a series of events and workshops. Perseverance.

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Sports for Schools

OCTOBER 6, 2022

But that wasn’t the only sport and sporting people she inspired. Many athletes from many countries will remember how she took an immense interest in every sport and supported not just the successful athletes but those coming up through the ranks.

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Sports for Schools

OCTOBER 6, 2022

But that wasn’t the only sport and sporting people she inspired. Many athletes from many countries will remember how she took an immense interest in every sport and supported not just the successful athletes but those coming up through the ranks.

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