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Many congratulations to the winners of the Gill Parry Award for Best Practice in Physical Education and the Eric Ward Prize for best student research! Below are the photographs of the recipients receiving their awards at the annual NWCPEA Celebratory Dinner. Below are the photographs of Gareth Williams (NWCPEA) presenting the different awards to the following recipients: Elle Griffiths (Edge … Read More

Paris 2024: UNESCO calls on countries to invest far more in physical education A new UNESCO report shows that the majority of the world’s schoolchildren still do not have access to the minimum required physical education. On Wednesday, Audrey Azoulay invited sports ministers, athletes and educators to UNESCO’s headquarters to work towards increasing investment in this area. The outcome of … Read More

EUROPEAN SCHOOL SPORT DAY Register here: ESSD What if every child could #BeActive in school with sport and play? What if every school took one day to celebrate sport in Europe? Could it help students to kick-off a lifetime of health? We say YES. Join us. WHY? THE FACTS Plenty of research shows that #Being active makes students healthier and … Read More

The Youth Sport Trust’s Annual Report on PE and School Sport is avaialble here: 2024 – Youth Sport Trust PE and School Sport Report (2024)

On Tuesday 25th June, you are welcome to register for a QualiTePE Multiplier Event via Zoom! You can find the information and how to register below: Flyer_F_QualiTe PE ME Updated_Agenda QualiTePE ME Seville

Do you work in Physical Education? Should your achievements be recognised and celebrated? If so, click here to nominate yourself or a colleague for The Gill Parry Award for Best Practice in Physical Education 2024. 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 (3) Special School. … Read More

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Gill Parry Award for Best Practice in Physical Education: Mosspits Lane Primary School! Rita Hesford: Presenting Mosspits Lane Primary School with the Gill Parry Award for Best Practice in Physical Education (2023) PE at Mosspits Lane has been designed with a well thought out, cohesive and progressive curriculum at its … Read More

Please see below a fantastic video showcasing the commitment of NWCPEA colleagues in the Manchester region to promote, and provide opportunities for, Physical Education and Physical Activity for children and young people!  

Do you work in Physical Education? Should your achievements be recognised and celebrated? If so, click here to nominate yourself or a colleague for The Gill Parry Award for Best Practice in Physical Education 2024. 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 … Read More

Ofsted have published a report entitled: Levelling the playing field: the physical education subject report. The opening section reads: “For many pupils, physical education (PE) will be the first and only place where they are taught safe, efficient and intelligent movement. In PE, pupils are also taught important health-related knowledge to help them make informed decisions about how to live a … Read More