Further reading:

• afPE's Taskforce Strategy
• The Ofsted research review - March 2022
• The Ofsted Subject report - September 2023

afPE Member Webinar: Models-based Practice

• Date & Time: Thursday 7th September 2023 from 16:00 to 17:00
• Delivered by: Dr Ash Casey
• Description: The session will look at Models-based Practice (MbP) and will explore the ideas behind this approach to Physical Education and the initial steps that might be taken when adopting a models-based approach to PE. It will explore curriculum change, challenge the ways we traditionally organise the subject and the timetable.

Description: This webinar will share the first UK Concussion Guidelines – these guidelines are aimed at grassroots sport, Professor James Calder will look at the findings in a Physical Education and School Sport context. The key messages are about how you plan for a safe return to playing following a head injury, not about deterring young people from being physically active.

To book on to this webinar, click HERE. The webinar will be free to access for members. Not currently a member? Sign up HERE.

A recording of the webinars and presentation slides/handouts will be uploaded to the members’ area of the afPE website following the broadcasts.

• Title: Transformative Physical Education
• Date & Time: Thursday 25th May 2023 from 16:00 – 17:00 with the opportunity for questions
• Delivered by: Steve Caldecott, Dr Vanessa King and Sue Wilkinson MBE
• Description: This webinar will focus on encouraging you to analyse your current practice in order to explore whether or not you are maximising your impact on learners. The content will encourage you to honestly reflect on your own PE curriculum, without any judgements, and offer pointers to inform your thinking and planning in readiness for the next academic year. Examples of approaches schools have taken to their own curriculum planning will be presented, in order to help you to reflect on your current offering and to ensure that you and key stakeholders fully believe in your own approach to providing compelling physical education within your school.

To book on to this webinar, click HERE. The webinar will be free to access for members. Not currently a member? Sign up HERE.

The next afPE webinar that we have scheduled is ‘The Crucial Role of Movement to Support a Whole School Approach to Children’s Mental Health’

• Title: The Crucial Role of Movement to Support a Whole School Approach to Children’s Mental Health
• Date & Time: Thursday 4th May 2023 from 16:00 to 17:00 with the opportunity for questions
• Delivered by: Stormbreak
• Description: In this webinar, Stormbreak, a charity that supports primary aged children’s mental health through movement, will share with colleagues their approach to help children to develop the skills and coping strategies to navigate the complexities of modern life. Educational and movement experts at Stormbreak will discuss the important, but often overlooked, role that movement can play in helping children to recognise, respond and regulate their feelings and emotions. Practical ideas, pedagogical approaches and resources will be shared with delegates to help them introduce the Stormbreak approach in their own school context.

To book on to this webinar, click HERE. The webinar will be free to access for members. Not currently a member? Sign up HERE.

In this series of webinars, using the power of football to inspire positive conversations, a panel of teachers and industry experts will provide insight and tips that will enable teachers to feel confident discussing important topics such as; diversity, LGBTQ+ allyship and maths anxiety. Panellists include experts from BAMEed Network, Stonewall and Bobby Seagull!

All teachers who sign up and attend at least one webinar will be entered into a prize draw to win an exclusive, money-can’t-buy experience – a visit from the Premier League Trophy!

Read more HERE.

To continue to support our members and the PESSPA sector, the Association for Physical Education is scheduling regular webinars covering a wide range of diverse and topical subject areas. These will be specifically available for afPE members, although some will be open to the public.

he next afPE webinar that we have scheduled is ‘The Crucial Role of Movement to Support a Whole School Approach to Children’s Mental Health’

• Title: The Crucial Role of Movement to Support a Whole School Approach to Children’s Mental Health
• Date & Time: Wednesday 15th March 2023 from 16:00 to 17:00 with the opportunity for questions
• Delivered by: stormbreak
• Description: In this webinar, stormbreak, a charity that supports primary aged children’s mental health through movement, will share with colleagues their approach to help children to develop the skills and coping strategies to navigate the complexities of modern life. Educational and movement experts at stormbreak will discuss the important, but often overlooked, role that movement can play in helping children to recognise, respond and regulate their feelings and emotions. Practical ideas, pedagogical approaches and resources will be shared with delegates to help them introduce the stormbreak approach in their own school context.

To book on to this webinar, click HERE. The webinar will be free to access for members. Not currently a member? Sign up HERE.

To continue to support our members and the PESSPA sector, the Association for Physical Education is scheduling regular webinars covering a wide range of diverse and topical subject areas. These will be specifically available for afPE members, although some will be open to the public.

The next webinar that we have scheduled is ‘Working Towards Winning Wellbeing Ways’

• Title: Working Towards Winning Wellbeing Ways
• Date & Time: Thursday 19th January 2023 from 16:00 to 17:00 with the opportunity for questions
• Delivered by: Fabian Darku (University of East London)
• Description: A webinar exploring the importance of wellbeing for workplace staff. How can we balance the mental, physical and emotional workload? We will consider various ways educators can proactively reflect towards maintaining positive wellbeing outcomes.

To book on to this webinar, click HERE. The webinar will be free to access for members. Not currently a member? Sign up HERE.

To continue to support our members and the PESSPA sector, the Association for Physical Education is scheduling regular webinars covering a wide range of diverse and topical subject areas. These will be specifically available for afPE members, although some will be open to the public.

To continue to support our members and the PESSPA sector, the Association for Physical Education is scheduling regular webinars covering a wide range of diverse and topical subject areas. These will be specifically available for afPE members, although some will be open to the public.

The next members’ webinar that we have scheduled is ‘Teacher Wellbeing: An introduction to wellbeing, listening and the inside out understanding‘

• Title: Teacher Wellbeing: An introduction to wellbeing, listening and the inside out understanding
• Date & Time: Thursday 3rd November from 16:00 to 17:00 with the opportunity for questions
• Delivered by: Liz Taplin, Liz Scott and Sophie Prifti
• Description: A webinar designed to help participants recognise their value and self-worth, to begin eliminating limiting beliefs and to develop a healthy understanding of what stress is and how it is an essential part of being human. We will be exploring teacher wellbeing by addressing a simple misunderstanding of how the mind works. The webinar builds on the article ‘Teacher wellbeing and the role of listening’ published in the Spring 2022 edition of Physical Education Matters.

To book on to this webinar, click HERE. The webinar will be free to access for afPE members. Not a member? Sign up HERE.

‘An Introduction to Physical Literacy’

• Title: An Introduction to Physical Literacy
• Date & Time: Wednesday 30th November from 16:00 to 17:00 with the opportunity for questions
• Delivered by: Dr Liz Durden-Myers
• Description: In this webinar, Dr Liz Durden-Myers will provide an introduction to physical literacy, describing how it can inform your physical education and school sport offer. If you are looking for guidance on how physical literacy can inform and underpin your practice this is the webinar for you.
  

To book on to this webinar, click HERE

The webinar will be free to access for afPE members. Not a member? Sign up HERE.

A recording of the webinar and presentation slides/handouts will be uploaded to the members’ area of the afPE website following the broadcast. If you’re a member, login to the afPE website to access the full archive of previous webinars.

To continue to support our members and the PESSPA sector, the Association for Physical Education is scheduling regular webinars covering a wide range of diverse and topical subject areas. These will be specifically available for afPE members, although some will be open to the public.

The next members’ webinar that we have scheduled is ‘Creating Active Schools: Cultural Change to Embed Physical Activity Across Your Whole-School‘:

• Title: Creating Active Schools: Cultural Change to Embed Physical Activity Across Your Whole-School
• Date & Time: Thursday 15th September from 16:00 to 17:00
• Delivered by: Dr Andy Daly-Smith
• Description: Dr Andy Daly-Smith is a Reader in Healthy Childhood at the University of Bradford and the strategic academic lead for the Creating Active Schools (CAS) programme. Over the last year, CAS has supported 20 localities and over 170 schools across England to create whole-school approaches to physical activity.
  Drawing on learning from the Sport England funded Bradford Local delivery pilot (JUMP) and the national roll out for CAS, this presentation will give attendees ideas on leading cultural change for physical activity within their schools and localities.
  While CAS is currently focused on primary schools, many of the messages are transferable to the secondary setting. The webinar will close with a view of what the next steps are for CAS and how your school or locality can get involved in the future.

To book on to this webinar, click HERE.The webinar will be free to access for afPE members. Not a member? Sign up HERE.

A recording of the webinar and presentation slides/handouts will be uploaded to the members’ area of the afPE website following the broadcast. If you’re a member, login to the afPE website to access the fullarchive of previous webinars.