The NWCPEA is proud to be working on a Europe-wide initiative called the HEPAS Project, dedicated to developing Physical Activity in schools. Watch out for our forthcoming ‘Multiplier Event‘ in November 2021. This is a CPD opportunity for schools to learn how to access resources and expertise which will improve Physical Activity in all types of schools. Here are some … Read More
ESSD 2021 MOVEment Spaces Toolkit
If your school has signed up to the European School Sports Day 2021 on Friday 24th September, you can download the MOVEment Spaces Toolkit HERE. This toolkit is an excellent resource developed by the Hungarian School Sport Federation. It can help you change the environment of your school in the following ways: Transform a school space into a MOVEment space – … Read More
European School Sports Day 2021!
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: REGISTER HERE! WHY? THE FACTS Plenty of research shows that #Being active makes students healthier and better learners in the classroom. … Read More
PE Teach Meet event!
You are invited to join LJMU’s next Teach Meet event. Planning for next year – what have we learned and what should we keep? An opportunity to share and learn from some of the experiences of delivering PE or school sport during the last academic year Reflect upon the methods used to overcome some of the restrictions faced due to … Read More
Irish Primary PE Association Conference [Online]
The 18th Annual Irish Primary PE Association Conference will take place as a live virtual conference on Saturday 6th March 2021. The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Navigating New Terrain in Physical Education’ and will have a strong emphasis on learning in outdoor and home contexts. More information about the conference can be found HERE. Join the event for … Read More
COVID-19 Position Statement
The NWCPEA endorses the European Physical Education Association’s (EUPEA) Position Statement on Physical Education during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As stated in EUPEA’s document, Covid-19 has dramatically changed the way education systems function in Europe. The new learning environment for pupils, teachers and school leaders needs serious attention from all, on what concerns the impact on the pupils’ development. We therefore … Read More
Gill Parry Best Practice Award – Nominate Now!
The NWCPEA is now accepting nominations for the Gill Parry Best Practice in Physical Education Award. Please consider either nominating yourself or your colleague(s) for the change to disseminate your practice and be recognised for all the work you do! You can download the guidelines HERE. You can find the nomination form HERE. We look forward to seeing the fruits … Read More
PE can do much more than keep children fit – but its many benefits are often overlooked
There are growing concerns about the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and young people. Read the article by Andy Sprake and his UCLan colleagues HERE.
European School Sport Day
Sports Day might look a little different this year, but the European School Sport day is going ahead! Sign your school up and become part of 3 million participants from 9,000 schools across Europe! All it takes is to get your school to #BeActive for at least 120 minutes on the day, and the NWCPEA will soon be sharing resources … Read More
Tribute to Gill Parry
The summer 2020 edition of afPE’s PE Matters journal pays wonderful tribute to our beloved Gill Parry, who sadly passed away earlier this year. Colleagues from various associations have paused to reflect on the impact that Gill made on the PE community and beyond. She will forever be in our hearts and if you would like to download the full … Read More