This Conference is intended for current and aspiring Heads of secondary age Physical Education in schools of all types. It will present a range of contemporary material, alongside case studies of current best practice in different sectors, to enable programme leaders to ensure that PE is relevant and meaningful in their context. Current practitioners will be enabled to bridge the gap between research and practice. The day will provide a combination of inspirational keynotes, interactive workshops and opportunities to collaborate with other leaders of PE.
National Conference for Heads of Physical Education
In Association with PE Scholar
Dates & Venues
Programme
9.30am
Conference Assembles, Refreshments
10.00am
Introductory Keynote: Transforming your PE offer
Embedding a physical literacy informed PE curriculum, reflecting the Sport England consensus statement
Dr Liz Durden-Myers, PE Scholar
10.45am
Understanding Meaningful PE as a framework for positive experiences for all
Will Swaithes, PE Scholar
11.15am
Refreshment Break
11.30am
Ensuring PE offers a sense of belonging to all young people - exploring gender diversity, inclusion and social justice
Simon Scarborough
12.15
Hot Topic Table Discussions
Will Swaithes, PE Scholar
12.30pm
LUNCH
1.30pm
Seminar Programme 1
Choose one of the following sessions:
1 Contemporary ideas for effective teaching of examination GCSE & A level PE
with Will Swaithes, PE Scholar
2 Case Study: Revolutionising a traditional PE programme
with Phil Greenaway, Dulwich College
3 Modernising PE: New Approaches to Health and Exercise
with Asha Riley, St Swithun's School
2.30pm
Refreshment Break
2.45pm
Seminar Programme 2
Choose ONE of the following sessions:
1 Challenging the status quo and managing change in PE through 360 degree relationships
with Dr Liz Durden-Myers & Will Swaithes, PE Scholar
2 Case Study: Revolutionising a traditional PE programme
with Phil Greenaway, Dulwich College
3 Modernising PE: New Approaches to Health and Exercise
with Asha Riley, St Swithun's School
3.45pm
Conference Disperses
Price
1 PLACE £209
2 PLACES £339
Conference runs 10am – 3.45pm. Prices include refreshments, lunch and resources. Excludes VAT.
Speakers
Asha Riley
Asha Riley is a Loughborough graduate and former Lacrosse player, who represented England in the 2015 World Cup. She has worked in a range of schools, in UK and overseas, where she has championed the causes of girls’ sport, active lifestyles and engaging reluctant exercisers. She is the creator of MOVE60 project, an innovative curriculum to teach health and exercise.
