I abandoned the bitter-sweet, reward-frustration cocktail of full-time teaching in 2016. Since then, I have visited and taught in more than 60 primary schools with an ambitious physical fitness vision.…
Continue Reading "Culture – Are our primary schools fit for physical purpose?" Categories School ChatLast Friday I attended an excellent Fortius Primary PE conference. Here, 140+ delegates were inspired by former outstanding headteacher Leigh Wolmarans, subject expert Will Swaithes and Primary PE market leaders…
Continue Reading "One Body" Categories School ChatMost children don’t love school. Most children do love PE and Games. Give children a reason to love school. Give children more PE and Games. I have taught and led…
Continue Reading "Loving School" Categories School ChatAmidst the coronavirus lockdown, with schools closed, I am on increased childcare with my 18 month old daughter. The other day, my partner took away some of her toys, saying…
Continue Reading "Balance" Categories School ChatJoe Wicks has got it so right. I watched the first PE with Joe workout with mixed feelings. Excited by the staggering number of kids and parents he is inspiring…
Continue Reading "PE after Joe" Categories School Chat