PE Insights Episode 21: Kate Reynolds – Trauma-informed practice in action
Introduction In this episode, Kate Reynolds shares her educational journey that led her as a PE enthusiast to become Head of Physical Education at Belvedere…
Wrapping up the 2023/24 academic year
Boom, what a year How are we at the end of another school year again? We all know how important it is to find time…
PE Insights Episode 20: Tommy Bell – Challenging the status quo
Introduction In this thought-provoking podcast episode, the host, Nathan Walker, invites the listeners to delve into the personal and professional journey of an experienced PE…
Applying models-based practice in physical education book review
I have been looking forward to this latest book by Prof Ash Casey and Prof David Kirk for quite some time so I grabbed a…
PE Insights Episode 19: Jon Campbell – A holistic view of PE and wellbeing, and the curriculum for Wales
Introduction In this episode, Nathan Walker’s conversation is with Jon Campbell. Jon is a passionate physical educator who currently lives in the coastal town of…
Should life skill development be a focus in PE?
By Will Swaithes and Jon Campbell Back in 2008 I (Will Swaithes) was experimenting with ways to hook more learners into physical education (PE) and…
PE Insights Episode 18: Neil Moggan – Trauma Informed PE and RISE Up
Introduction In this conversation, Nathan Walker delves into the inspiring educational journey of Neil Moggan, who not only found his way through the challenges of…
Teaching Disabled Children in Physical Education
(Dis)connections between Research and Practice Book Review and Authors’ Response Part one: Book review Introduction I was delighted to see this book’s publication in 2023,…
Elite Sports Academies in Schools: Impact or just for show?
During my time as a Head of PE in a state comprehensive in the North of England, I saw an increase in the amount of…
