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21 August 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Vacancy for afPE Treasurer » Who we are The Association for Physical Education (afPE) is the only Physical Education Subject Association in the UK...
19 August 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) England stars urge kids to get playing as 2024 is on track to be record year for kids’ cricket » The latest ECB campaign is encouraging more people to find their way to play, no matter if that is casual cricket at hom...
19 August 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Last Leg's Alex Brooker backs campaign to bring inclusive physical activity to UK schools » With under 100 days to go until the Paralympics kick off in Paris, broadcaster Alex Brooker has backed a campaign to bri...
23 July 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Are branded school PE kits on the way out? » With schools in England breaking up for summer, many parents will soon be turning their thoughts towards getting their...
18 July 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Changes to ungraded inspections » In his speech, Sir Martyn talked about the importance of professional dialogue between the inspection team and school le...
18 July 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) afPE response to Swim England, the Swimming Teachers Association and Swim Wales statement » afPE believes it is the right of every child to be able to be safe in and around water. Not only is it a statutory...
17 July 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Legacy of recent England successes to be felt in clubs and schools across the country » Government to commit to supporting grassroots facilities that nurture our future football stars, and recognising the peo...
15 July 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Editor needed for Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy » About the role Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy (PESP) is currently recruiting for an Editor. This role is a...
09 July 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) afPE Appoints New CEO » afPE appoints Kate Thornton-Bousfield as CEO afPE (Association for Physical Education) is delighted to announce the a...
09 July 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) afPE welcomes new government and emphasises importance of transformational physical education » afPE welcomes new government and emphasises importance of transformational physical education Commenting on the his...
03 July 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) UK Coaching Awards 2024: Nominate Your Inspiring Coaches Today! » UK Coaching Awards 2024: Nominate Your Inspiring Coaches Today! • Nominations now officially open to the public for...
02 July 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Age UK launches new Walking Tennis Programme » Age UK, in partnership with The Lawn Tennis Association [LTA] Tennis Foundation, is proud to launch its new initiative...
21 June 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Free Path to Paris summer activity pack to celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games » Sign up: Free Path to Paris summer activity pack to celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Team GB an...
21 June 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Critical need for swimming lessons amid Drowning Prevention Week » 92% agree that swimming is an essential life-saving skill. New research highlights the importance of children’s swim...
14 June 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Leading bodies in health/sport urge Party leaders to commit to make UK most active nation in Europe » Leading bodies for health, sport, recreation, fitness and leisure urge Party leaders to commit to making UK most active...
13 June 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Pathway To Play Campaign Urges Next UK Government to Invest in Public Playgrounds » The Association of Play Industries (API) has issued an open letter to the next UK Government, calling for urgent and sig...
11 June 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Celebrities show huge support for Panathlon at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 » Panathlon – the disability sports charity for young people – experienced an incredible showcase at RHS Chelsea Flower Sho...
03 June 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Department for Education - The Education Staff Wellbeing Charter » Who the charter is for: The charter is for all staff working in education settings in England. This includes supp...
29 May 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) ASSOCIATION FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION PREPARES ITS MEMBERS FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN » Following The King’s acquiescence to the Prime Minister’s request to dissolve Parliament tomorrow, 30th May, in order that...
28 May 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Premier League Primary Stars - afPE interview with Nick Perchard, Director of Community » The Premier League and Nike have joined forces with Mason Mount and Chloe Kelly on Active Allies, a set of education resou...
28 May 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Keeping children safe in education 2024 - Statutory guidance for schools and colleges » Department for Education have released their statutory guidance for schools and colleges. This guidance is their M...
24 May 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) The World Health Organisation (WHO) report: ‘Health Behaviour in School Aged Children' » The Decline of Exercise and Healthy Eating Habits Among children and Young People in the UK The World Health Organisation...
23 May 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) General Election 2024 » General Election 2024 - afPE’s CEO Sue Wilkinson MBE said - "afPE is adamant that every child should receive weekly 2...
17 May 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) HEADING IN U7-U11 YOUTH GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL MATCHES TO BE PHASED OUT » HEADING IN U7-U11 YOUTH GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL MATCHES TO BE PHASED OUT OVER THE NEXT THREE SEASONS FOLLOWING IFAB TRIAL In...
14 May 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) #PathwayToPlay A Manifesto for Children » The Association of Play Industries (API) is launching a new campaign – Pathway To Play - urging the next UK government to...
14 May 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) National search to find Teacher of the Year goes live! » National search to find Teacher of the Year goes live! Teachers from a variety of educational institutions are eligib...
09 May 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Help all children 'enjoy the benefits' of the water says MP in school swimming debate » An MP has called on school swimming to be made a priority amid a worrying decline in the number of state primary schools...
07 May 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) UK’s first sun safety course launches for sports and outdoor industry professionals » The Melanoma Fund launches pioneering online Sunguarding course ahead of Sun Awareness Week. The Melanoma Fund, the...
03 May 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) Great Active Get Together » The Great Get Together (21-23 June 2024) is the UK’s annual celebration of everything that unites our communities, in...
30 April 2024 (1 Comment - view/add) Super Movers for Every Body » Super Movers for Every Body: BBC Children’s and Education, Premier League and ParalympicsGB join forces to provide schools...
29 April 2024 (1 Comment - view/add) A message from afPE CEO Sue Wilkinson MBE » After seven and half years as Chief Executive officer of the Association (afPE), Sue Wilkinson, MBE will be leaving af...
23 April 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) The APPG on A Fit and Healthy Childhood: ‘Fair Play for Girls' » We’ll all cheer on the Men’s England team later this year to end 58 years of hurt for English football. But in 2022, t...
17 April 2024 (2 Comments - view/add) County Durham PE - PESSPA Conference 20th June 2024 » Join us for three exciting key notes, several exhibitors and four workshop opportunities, with choices suitable for deleg...
11 April 2024 (4 Comments - view/add) PE and Sport Premium: Monitoring Tool » The PE and sport premium is funding allocated to primary schools that must be used to: &nb...
10 April 2024 (0 Comments - view/add) BCU Research: How to teach PE in Ramadan » Groundbreaking guidance developed by Dr Irfan Khawaja, Course Director and Senior Lecturer in Physical Education at BCU, w...
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