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
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
European School Sports Day 2025 (Register Now!)
EUROPEAN SCHOOL SPORT DAY – FRIDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2025 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 … Read More
World Teacher Games – Nigel Green
World Teacher Games – Nigel Green Introduction The World Teacher Games was initiated and run by the International Sports Federation (ISF), who invited PE teachers from all over the world to attend the inaugural teacher games. 250 teachers from 25 countries such as Brazil, Oman, India, Angola, took part in a two-day workshop followed by two days of sport competition … Read More
NWCPEA Award Winners 2024!
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
UNESCO calls on countries to invest far more in physical education
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
Youth Sport Trust (PE and School Sport – Annual Report 2024)
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)