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
Apply now for the Gill Parry Award for Best Practice in PE 2026!
Do you work in Physical Education? Should your achievements be recognised and celebrated? If so, click https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYc9RO5W34B2VfZpiXtNRY7HiEgWfn7bH3p2BRxoGkyug_Zg/viewform?usp=header to nominate yourself or a colleague for The Gill Parry Award for Best Practice in Physical Education 2026. The Award is open to individuals or teams working in Physical Education. We have three Best Practice awards available to: (1) Primary School (2) Secondary School … 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
NWCPEA attend the EUPEA Forum in Glasgow, 2016
In November 2016, Andy Sprake attended the EUPEA Forum in Glasgow on behalf of the NWCPEA. The theme for the Forum was “Learning, teaching and assessment in physical education to ensure a progressive, coherent, quality learning experience”. Representatives from across Europe shared details of their ongoing research in physical education, including issues relating to an intended, realised and achieved curriculum, … Read More