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Through this podcast series, Dan Hays and Paul Warner from Aspire Sports aim to discover the power behind PE School Sport and Physical Activity in primary schools, the impact this has on the whole school, the impact it has on pupil’s holistic development and the secrets behind the successful implementation of a powerful physical curriculum. This is what makes up The Primary PE Huddle. We won’t be alone through this journey – we are joined by PE subject leaders, school and academy senior leadership teams and experts in the field of primary education, who share what physical activity means to them, how they use it as a tool to positively impact children and young people and what they believe, in The Primary PE Huddle.
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Who’s our guest?Sam Horton is a passionate PE teacher who believes strongly in physical education, sport, and physical activity as essential contributors to children's love for healthy living and a tool to end physical inactivity. Sam possesses six years of experience at Wollescote Primary School and prior experience in sports coaching. He is particularly enthusiastic about sports and pursued a pathway into teaching to continue his passion on a professional level. He recently earned a promoti...
Taking the plunge: The evolution of primary school swimmingWho’s our guest? Kaylë has been a swimming teacher for 23 years and specialises in baby and pre-school swimming. With 19 years of tutoring experience, she is passionate about encouraging people to learn to swim and be safe in water. She has spoken internationally about the importance of learning to swim within a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment with participants at the centre of the lesson. Kaylë managed a swim sc...
The series 3 finale of The Primary PE Huddle is here and what a series it’s been!For this final episode, we’re taking a look back over the series to bring you the very best insights, advice and words of wisdom. Who’s joined us on the podcast this series?Series 3 has seen us welcome a whole host of experts from the field of primary education: Episode 1: “We don’t move for functional reasons, we move for the joy of it” with Greg Dryer, co-founder and CEO of miMove Episode 2...
This week on the podcast we’re joined by class teacher and PE Coordinator Louisa Mulvey. Who is Louisa Mulvey?Louisa is a qualified teacher based in Hampshire. Louisa has been working in primary schools since 2014 where her career began on the sunny, leafy side of Wimbledon Village. Louisa spent three years teaching PE exclusively before qualifying in 2017 where she managed the role of class teacher alongside PE coordinator.Louisa’s teaching journey began after graduating university arme...
This week on the podcast we welcome United Learning’s Head of Sport Shaun Dowling. Who is Shaun Dowling?Shaun is Head of Sport at United Learning, a national group of primary, secondary and all-through schools across the state and independent sectors. As Head of Sport, Shaun supports Heads of PE and Directors of Sport in further improving the quality of their PE curriculum, school sport programmes and physical activity provision; Shaun ensures they’re using the power of sport to assist y...
In the words of a Key Stage 2 pupil, this week’s podcast guest “is a genius”.For episode 3 of The Primary PE Huddle, we welcome Tagtiv8 founder Bryn Llewellyn. Who is Bryn Llewellyn?Bryn worked in multiple UK schools for over 20 years as a teacher and school leader. In 2012, Bryn founded Tagtiv8. His pioneering approach to Physically Active Learning (PAL) provides a valuable and enjoyable alternative to classroom-based learning – crucial when challenging the increasing proble...
This week on the podcast we’re joined by primary school PE lead John Haycock. Who is John Haycock?John has been a teacher at Chilcote primary school for 11 years, both as PE and class teacher.Joining the school with a view to take over PE, John completed his NQT and became PE lead in his second year. 10 years on, John’s passion for sport and physical activity combined with his drive has put PE, school sport and physical activity at the heart of school life. What’s discussed in the e...
The Primary PE Huddle is back for Series 3 with a whole new host of experts from across the sport and physical activity sector.To kick off the series, we welcome Greg Dryer, co-founder and CEO of miMove. Who is Greg Dryer?Greg is the co-founder and CEO of miMove, the world’s first bespoke app enabling schools to help pupils make physical activity a normal and regular part of their lives. Prior to the creation of miMove, Greg was founder and director of the Centre for Physical Educa...
This week on the podcast we welcome two of the team from Wodensfield Primary School, Deputy Headteacher Liam Gould and PE Lead Teresa Shackleton. Who is Liam Gould?Liam is Deputy Headteacher of Wodensfield Primary School. Liam has over twenty years’ experience working in schools and leadership roles, but his passion has always been in sport and PE. From a young age Liam’s parents provided him with lots of opportunities to play and participate in different sports. Liam’s first...
Episode 9: Don't be scared of healthy competitionWith just shy of 30,000 followers, Emily is well-known in the Teacher Twittersphere. She’s known for her love of books, stationery, and initiating #TeacherSelfcareSunday which aims to help teachers focus on their own wellbeing and banish Sunday blues.Just as she is always generous with her ideas and resources, Emily has taken time out of her busy week to give us her views on PE, in this week’s episode of The Primary PE Huddle. Who is Emily...
In the penultimate episode of this series of The PE Huddle, Dan meets Ryan Ellis to talk about what Ryan sees happening in schools and his tips and tricks for juggling the many demands on you as a PE Lead, including pointing out that the National Curriculum for PE doesn’t actually require you to teach specific sports. Who is Ryan Ellis?‘The PE Umbrella Man’, as he is often called, lived a childhood filled with sport and physical activity and always had a burning desire to teach PE. After...
Whole school improvement is no small matter. As a teacher, SLT member, or school governor, it is your responsibility to plan for and make changes that will have a positive impact on not only assessment data but also the wellbeing of all members of the school community. As an experienced school governor, Andy Heald is no stranger to school improvement and he believes that physical activity is key to success. Listen to this week’s episode of The PE Huddle: Physical Activity for Whole ...
International athlete Ryan Bradley champions holistic development through gymnastics An ex-international gymnast, Commonwealth Games Bronze medalist and five times British Champion, Ryan Bradley is now the Director of RB Gym & Sport, working to develop and enhance the teaching of gymnastics in schools and supporting both teachers and pupils.In his conversation with Dan Hayes in this week’s episode of The PE Huddle, Ryan reflects on his experiences working in schools and discusses way...
In episode 5 of this series of The PE Huddle, Dan is joined by teacher (and five-ball juggler) Brendan Rouse. Who is Brendan Rouse? Brendan is a primary teacher who specialises in teaching PE. He works across two different schools and also leads Forest School. In 2002 Brendan won the LTA Tennis Teacher of the Year Award, which opened the door to becoming a School Sports Coordinator. He has since visited and supported over 60 primary schools. He has also been a Youth...
Helen Lowe took over as Headteacher at Penns Primary just two months before the first lockdown. Despite all the disruption that ensued, she has worked hard to raise the profile of PE and physical activity in the school and to put it at the heart of school life. Helen joins us on this week’s episode of The PE Huddle to share her nuggets of wisdom. Who is Helen Lowe? Helen hails from Merseyside but having moved to Birmingham to study she now considers it to be home. A teacher sin...
When Karl Rogerson walked into his Headteacher’s office and declared that PE teaching in the school wasn’t good enough and that he could make it better, he probably didn’t realise he was taking the first step in a career which would involve using PE to improve schools at all levels. Karl joins us on this week’s episode of The PE Huddle to share his experiences Who is Karl Rogerson?Karl started his career as a teacher and is now the Principal of a three-form primary school in Birming...
In this week’s episode of the PE Huddle, Dan talks to Vanessa King, a PE consultant who knows that every school is different and believes that whatever the circumstances, one of the most important things you can do is always be looking for ways to develop yourself and your team.Who is Vanessa King?Vanessa is a qualified teacher with an MA in Primary Education. Vanessa has taught in schools in the UK as well as abroad and was a PE lead for many years. She’s soon due to finish a doctorate exami...
The PE Huddle podcast is back for a second series! Episode 1 is now live, and Paul is in discussion with Stuart Jones. Who is Stuart Jones?Stuart is a busy man. In a one-form entry primary in Birmingham he holds many roles. Along with teaching Year 5, being Deputy Headteacher, managing Inclusion and leading History, Stuart is the school’s PE and School Sport Lead.In the first episode of the new series of The PE Huddle, we meet Stuart and hear about his mission to make physical activ...
Guest Helen Battelley is a world-renowned expert in physical activity in the Early Years. In this episode of The PE Huddle, Helen shares from her wealth of experience, and will inspire you to overhaul your provision. Helen’s enthusiasm for her work is infectious and her top tips will add creativity and fun to the learning in your school. Who is Helen Battelley?Helen is an Early Years PE and physical development specialist. As a consultant, trainer, author and speaker she is highly respec...
In episode 3 of The Primary PE Huddle, guests James Latham and Jonathan Smart from Excelsior Multi Academy Trust join hosts Dan and Paul to talk about their professional relationship and why it is key to the success of PE and Physical Activity in the Trust’s schools.Who is James Latham?James is PE Lead at Excelsior MAT. Alongside teaching and engaging children in regular activity, his role is to work with staff to increase their confidence, knowledge and skills in teaching PE & sport, and...
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