Young people in care feel there are fewer opportunities for them to get involved in sport
Six out of 10 young people in care felt they did not have the same opportunities to take part in sport compared to friends who were not in care, according to a new report.
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Learning beyond the classroom - Literacy inspired outdoor education
Learning through adventure and experience is ‘hard wired’ into children – Kate Heap a Primary English Specialist from Leeds blogged about how she uses sailing to support children’s understanding of the novel Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
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EYFS: Could the answer to good writing be dancing?
We know that physical activity isn’t the whole answer but it’s a great start…
Helen Pinnington shares her experiences and the positive outcomes on motivation in early writing in her school.
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DfE release research on the Primary PE and Sport Premium
The research focuses on teachers’ views on the use of the Primary PE and Sport Premium funding, and its impact in primary schools.
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To grow up healthy, children need to sit less and play more - 'WHO' guidelines
“Improving physical activity, reducing sedentary time and ensuring quality sleep in young children will improve their physical, mental health and wellbeing, and help prevent childhood obesity and associated diseases later in life”
New WHO PA guidelines for und...
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National Walking Month
An annual celebration of walking by charity 'Living Streets.'
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Department for Education confirms Primary PE and Sports Premium for 2019-20
30/4/19
The DfE has confirmed plans to continue the annual £320m of funding for primary school PE, sport and physical activity.
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Ofsted's Chief Inspector discussed the new education inspection framework and what it means for physical education and sport.
keynote from YST conference March
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Why dance is just as important as maths in school
Dance and physical activity should have the same status in schools as math, science and language.
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