National PE Conference 2026
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Contact: Tom Banks
tom.banks@afpe.org.uk
01905 673 960


Online registration is available until: 19/06/2026
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About the Event

The National PE Conference 2026 is the professional development event for Physical Education teachers, teacher educators, student teachers, school sport practitioners, and leaders in health and wellbeing. Designed as a full-day immersive experience, this conference provides a unique opportunity to upskill, network, and share best practice with colleagues from across the UK. Set against the inspiring backdrop of Leeds Beckett University’s Headingley Campus, the conference will bring together educators, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to explore the future of PE, school sport, and physical activity.

📍 Venue: Headingley Campus, Church Wood Avenue, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3QS

📅 Date: Tuesday 23rd June 2026

⏰ Time: 08:00-16:30

Be among the first to explore the new PE curriculum that we have co-written with leading educators and sector experts. This exclusive first look will introduce the vision, structure, and key principles behind the curriculum, designed to support high-quality physical education in schools. Attendees will gain insight into how the curriculum has been developed, the thinking behind its approach, and how it can be implemented to enhance student engagement, skill development, and lifelong participation in physical activity.



Why Attend?

  • Upskill & Learn: Engage in interactive workshops, keynote sessions, and panel discussions led by leading voices in PE, sport, and education.

  • Network & Collaborate: Connect with like-minded professionals, build partnerships, and share ideas to take back to your own school or organisation.

  • Inspire & Innovate: Discover the latest research, teaching strategies, and innovative approaches that are shaping the future of PE.

  • Wellbeing & Inclusion: Explore best practice around physical literacy, inclusive PE, mental health, and whole-school approaches to health and activity.


Conference Workshops

Workshop Schedule

Choose one of our workshops on offer for each timeslot

Timeslot 1 - 9:40 – 10:40

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Option 1: Beyond the PE Lesson. How OAA Builds Life Skills, Confidence and Curriculum Connections.(Primary Focus)
Option 2: Exploring high quality Physical Education (Primary Focus)
Option 3: PE for Life – from theory to practice in a Primary School setting (Primary Focus)
Option 4: Learning through movement: developing values and leadership skills through primary physical education (Primary Focus)
Option 5: Introducing Parkour in Primary PE: Creative Movement for Every Child (Primary Focus) 
Option 6: Inclusion 2028 in Action: Creating Inclusive Secondary Schools for All Pupils Through Collaborative Practice(Secondary Focus)
Option 7: Beyond Steps: Using Dance in Secondary PE to Support Emotional Literacy, Wellbeing and Positive Masculinity (Secondary Focus)
Option 8: From Intent to Impact – Using Technology to enhance Teaching and Learning in PE (Secondary Focus)
Option 9: Developing your PE curriculum – moving from sport-based to thematic game-based approach to teaching games (Primary Focus)
Option 10: Tennis in the Primary Setting (Primary Focus)
Option 11: Observing your Student Teacher (ITE / Teacher Educators Focus)

Timeslot 2 - 10:50 – 11:50

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Option 1: Delivering Primary Dance with Confidence (Primary Focus)
Option 2: Assessment in Physical Education (including links to new qualification pathways) (Primary Focus)
Option 3: Supporting every child to become a ‘Confident Cricketer’ (Primary Focus)
Option 4: Physical literacy in action: Designing activities that develop the whole child (Primary Focus)
Option 5: The Future of GCSE Physical Education (Secondary Focus)
Option 6: Curriculum innovation in Physical Education ITE: Exploring the impact of a barriers to participation session (Secondary Focus)
Option 7: Learning through movement: developing leadership skills and leading activities through secondary physical education (Secondary Focus)
Option 8: The Curious Learner: Developing a Versatile Movement-Informed Curriculum (Secondary Focus)
Option 9: From Play to Power: Gamification to Support Fundamental Movement Skills in PE (Secondary Focus)
Option 10: Premier League Primary Stars, supporting teachers in PE (Primary Focus)
Option 11: Inclusion in the ITE Curriculum (ITE / Teacher Educators Focus)

Timeslot 3 - 14:20 – 15:20

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Option 1: Active learning and pupil experiences in school swimming and water safety lessons: implications for practice (Primary Focus)
Option 2: Supporting Motor Competence in the Early Years (The Early Years Motor Screening Programme) (Early Years Focus)
Option 3: Inclusive PE for All (Primary Focus)
Option 4: Empowering SLT and PE Leads to Turn Movement into Meaningful Learning (Primary Focus)
Option 5: The power of OAA to engage learners in Physical Education (Secondary Focus)
Option 6: Using AI in Physical Education  (Secondary Focus) 
Option 7: Physical Literacy informed PE (Secondary Focus)
Option 8: Confident, Connected, Curriculum-Ready: Embedding Trauma-Informed PE Through RISE Up (Secondary Focus)
Option 9: Enhancing Gymnastics within the curriculum (Primary focused) (Primary Focus)
Option 10: The New National Curriculum for Physical Education and the impact of the proposals on the ITE Curriculum (ITE / Teacher Educators Focus)

Who Should Attend?

  • Primary & Secondary PE Teachers
  • Heads of PE & Curriculum Leaders
  • School Sport Coordinators
  • Student Teachers & Early Career Teachers
  • Education Consultants & Researchers
  • School Leaders with a focus on health, sport, and wellbeing
  • Teacher Educators

What to Expect

  • Keynote Addresses from inspirational speakers in education, sport, and wellbeing.
  • Hands-on Workshops tailored for primary and secondary PE.
  • Practical Demonstrations showcasing innovative teaching techniques.
  • Panel Debates & Q&A with sector leaders.
  • Networking Opportunities with peers and organisations from across the UK.
  • Exhibitor Zone featuring resources, technology, and initiatives to support PE delivery.



Join us at the National PE Conference 2026 to connect, learn, and be inspired – shaping the future of Physical Education together.


Event Terms and Conditions

All fees must be paid prior to the conference

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