The case for Physical Education becoming a core subject

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On behalf of the Physical Education Expert Group, Dr Jo Harris of Loughborough University has published a paper which “presents the case for physical education becoming a core subject within the National Curriculum in England alongside English, mathematics and science”. Read the full paper here: Jo Harris – The Case for Physical Education becoming a core subject in the National … Read More

Parents ‘must not abdicate duties’ to teachers, says Ofsted

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Parents should not expect schools to police children’s eating and exercise, or toilet train pupils, Ofsted boss Amanda Spielman will say this week. England’s chief inspector for schools will argue the answer to the obesity crisis lies in the home, and parents should not “abdicate responsibility”. Neither can schools be a “panacea” for knife crime or child neglect, she will … Read More

Drive to ensure all children can swim by end of primary school

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Government to roll-out more swimming lessons, extra teaching and improved guidance – supported by £320 million PE and Sport Premium.   Primary schools in England are set to receive extra support and improved guidance to help make sure all children can swim confidently and know how to stay safe in and around water. Working in partnership with Swim England, the … Read More

‘From Best Practice to Next Practice – The Journey’

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The Association for Physical Education have their annual Physical Education Initial Teacher Training Education (ITTE) Conference coming up, which will be held in Coventry on 20th March 2019. We have disseminated this information for you below: The conference title is ‘From Best Practice to Next Practice – The Journey’. This event is open to all colleagues involved in PE ITTE in … Read More

NWCPEA Innovation and Best Practice Award 2018!

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NWCPEA are thrilled to announce that Steve Robinson (pictured here), from Hope Academy in Newton-Le- Willows, and Jack Ellis, from Oakwood Academy in Salford, have both received the Best Practice and Innovation Award for 2018. In recognition of your service to Physical Education and of your commitment to providing the highest-quality Physical Education for children and young people. Very well done to Jack … Read More

NWCPEA Innovation Award Winners for 2018!

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NWCPEA are thrilled to announce that Jack Ellis, from Oakwood Academy in Salford, and Steve Robinson, from Hope Academy in Newton-Le- Willows, have both received the Best Practice and Innovation Award for 2018. In recognition of your service to Physical Education and of your commitment to providing the highest-quality Physical Education for children and young people. Very well done to Jack … Read More