Blogs

What can we learn from the recent Ofsted PE subject reports?

2024-06-07T11:07:18Z

Primary PE and Football - What can we learn from the recent Ofsted PE Subject Reports? Written by: Chris Brammall, FA PE Officer Questions we will frame this article around, Q1 – What skills do we need to play the game of football? Q2 &...(read more)

PE with purpose or a game of chance?

2024-04-17T13:12:04Z

PE with purpose or a game of chance? Written by: Vinny Halsall, FA PE Officer Let’s start with a question for you to muse over as your read this brief blog: Do you have a personal purpose that shapes your thoughts, behaviours and ...(read more)

Messy PE is the best PE!

2024-02-19T12:22:25Z

Messy PE is the best PE! James Riches, FA PE Officer When I look back over many of the lessons I used to deliver, I realised that most of the skills being taught did not look like how they were going to be performed in the context they were ne...(read more)

Make teaching personal with the STEP framework

2024-02-05T22:28:41Z

Make teaching personal with the STEP framework, Debbie Barry FA PE Officer Your pupils are all different, so why teach them in the same way? Use the STEP framework (Youth Sports Trust, 2002) to design lessons that work for every pupil, no matt...(read more)

The journey begins

2024-01-04T15:55:57Z

The Journey begins - Effective PE for 4-6 year olds Ryan Davies, FA PE Officer Anyone who has young children in their family will know that they naturally want to move, play, explore and cause chaos! I’ve certainly always done well beyo...(read more)

Transforming GCSE PE Football and Beyond

2023-11-27T11:47:40Z

Transforming GCSE PE Football and Beyond; by using Small-Sided Games, the FA’s 6 core capabilities and 2 & 3 player core moves. Chris Lowe, FA PE Officer for the West Midlands. (Formerly Secondary PE teacher for 16 years) Let’s look ...(read more)

Empowering Through Play: The Principles of Engaging Girls In Physical Education

2023-10-27T13:08:29Z

Physical education plays a pivotal role in the holistic development of students. However, engaging girls in physical education can be challenging, as traditional stereotypes and gender biases can discourage their participation. To ensure that girls r...(read more)

How PE and Play develops Skilful Players Podcast

2023-09-25T09:10:12Z

Check out the podcast by James Riches who discusses how PE and play in primary schools can help develop more skilful players.podcasters.spotify.com/.../a-a9o04r7(read more)

The Power of PE Podcast

2023-09-25T09:07:19Z

Check out the podcast by Chris Lowe who discusses how influential PE can be in holistic development. podcasters.spotify.com/.../a-a9fv0ef(read more)

5 ways to create a positive environment in PE

2023-09-15T09:50:13Z

Creating a positive environment in Physical Education is essential for promoting the well-being and development of children and young people. We know that, “positive experiences at an early age help build the foundations for an active life&rdqu...(read more)