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
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