Last week a primary school I work closely with received the call, ‘OFSTED are coming’. That same evening I received a call, ‘Would you mind if we cancelled Gymrun/PE tomorrow,…
Continue Reading "Cancel PE. OFSTED are coming." Categories School ChatMy PE teaching, cricket loving dad had ideas not too far from those of Andre Agassi’s father during my childhood. For those who have read Agassi’s autobiography ‘Open’, you will…
Continue Reading "Games – A force for good for every child." Categories School ChatTo the PE experts on multiple teams calls and attending conferences each day, what would it take for you to close down your computer, put on your tracksuit and teach…
Continue Reading "10,000 Hours Teaching PE." Categories School ChatThe Col de Bassachaux is a short mountain climb in the French alps. As a moderate cyclist, for me this ride is the perfect fit. Starting in Linga, in the…
Continue Reading "Physical Exertion." Categories Big PictureKim Leadbeater MP for Bately & Spen Dear Kim, I am writing to you in response to your compelling new report ‘Healthy Britain’. I unreservedly agree with you, that we…
Continue Reading "Healthy Britain." Categories Big PictureLast night I watched Louis Theroux interview Bear Grylls. This was an easy watch. Bear came across as likeable and adventurous, with a privileged start in life. Reflecting on this…
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