10 steps for sports day success
Whether you’re planning your first sports day or your 21st, we share our 10 steps to ensure your school sports day is a success.
What does being a PE lead in a Primary School mean?
Are you taking on responsibility for PE? How can you make sure you do the best for pupils and the school? Read on for our top tips…
Six top tips to motivate children to be active every day
Motivating children to be active can be hard – more tech-driven entertainment, less time for PE, fewer safe and accessible places to play and, at this time of year, poor weather. Here we share our top ideas to help you motivate your pupils to move more….
Don’t fear the call – tips to get your PE Ofsted ready
We have spent many years help PE leads and head teachers prepare for Ofsted visits. Here are our top tips to make sure your PESSPA is Ofsted-ready whenever the phone call comes.
How to encourage children to be active
Just 53% of six year olds are achieving the Chief Medial Officers’ guidelines of 60 minutes moderate to vigorous physical activity each day. How an you encourage children to be more active?
How to choose an external partner for your PESSPA programme?
External specialists or coaches can help build your confidence and knowledge to deliver high-quality PE and physical activity in your school, but how can you be sure you’re choosing a provider who will with you to reach your goals?
Is variety the answer to a lifelong love of being active?
What can you do to make sure all pupils develop a lifelong love of being active? Read on to find out…
PE – more than keeping fit
Are you maximising PE in your school? Many people understand the benefits of being active but PE, school sport and physical activity can do so much more for your pupils and school. Find out how.
Could gamification help more children be active?
What is gamification and how can teachers and coaches use it to adapt their lessons and encourage more children to be active? Read on…
Why should PE be a core subject?
PE lessons are more than ‘just games’, few other subjects can match this lesson for the range of impacts and benefits. Here we explain why we think PE should be held in the same regard as English and Maths.
Six Dimensions of Wellness – pt 6 Spiritual Wellness
We all need a sense that life is meaningful and that it has a purpose. And a strong spirit is instrumental in helping us to keep going in the face of challenges. Read on to find out how spiritual wellness can help you achieve balance in your life.
Why are Fundamental Movement Skills so fundamental?
Fundamental Movement Skills are the ‘building blocks’ for more complex skills. Developing robust fundamental movement skills in childhood is crucial to ensuring lifelong healthy habits. Read more