In partnership with the European Educational Research Association, the UKPE Collab (see: https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/ukpe-collaborative/) are planning a series of online seminars from now until June 2026 looking at different PE curricula across Europe. The full programme with dates, times and speakers will follow soon. However, the first seminar has been planned for Monday 3rd November 2025, 15:00-16:00 (GMT), MS Teams – … Read More
European Schools Sports Day 2025
North Western Counties Physical Education Association flagship event for the European School Sports Day was a resounding success. Manchester Velodrome provided a great venue for students to experience sessions from community coaches in volleyball, Taekwondo, Lacrosse, Dodgeball and Basketball. Two hours of relevant, rewarding and enjoyable activities was replicated in many schools in England today, to link with schools all … Read More
Whole-of-school approach to the promotion of physical activity: using research, policy and practice to understand system’s needs and structures
If you have not already read this document then its key messages are very important to all schools. Follow the link https://www.who.int/europe/publications/i/item/WHO-EURO-2025-12499-52273-80389 The summary recommendations are Frame whole-of-school provision through the perspective of how it impacts, or is influenced by, people’s physical activity choices and behaviours rather than applying a narrow focus, such as sport. Rebalance the curriculum to increase … Read More
North Western Counties Physical Education Association – 100 Year Celebration Dinner
Members and guests of NWCPEA attended a celebration dinner at the Midland Hotel in Manchester with over 40 guests. Chris Murphy (Chair) outlined the history of the association and the significant contribution that so many members have made over the last century. We then celebrated the award winners for the ‘Gill Parry Best Practice in Physical Education Awards’, which went … Read More