PE Subject Leadership and CPD
Our aim is to deliver relevant CPD, learning and networking opportunities.
We are committed to sourcing a range of high quality, needs led CPD opportunities for those working in schools. Our training offer will be designed with teachers and subject leaders through consultation and will be delivered in partnership with schools.
Understanding Physical Education Leadership and Governance
This event is a must for anyone involved in primary physical education leadership and governance. The morning will focus on current policy, the Primary PE and School Sport Premium, updated financial reporting requirements, and wider whole school physical activity policy. Senior leaders and governors are encouraged to attend the morning alongside the subject leader. The afternoon will take a deeper look into the role of subject leadership and support colleagues through the process of strategic planning and subject development.
Target audience: Head teachers/SLT, Governors responsible for PESSP and Subject Leads
(HT/SLT and Governors to come for the first part of the day, approx. 9.30am – 11.30am)
When: Thursday 13 March 2025 9.30am – 3.30pm
Where: Crookland Hotel, nr Kendal LA7 7NW
‘Smart Moves’ Motor Skills Development Programme for Children with Coordination Difficulties
This workshop will provide an overview of the flexible Motor Skills Development Programme which has been designed to support children in KS1 and KS2 with coordination difficulties. The programme will include hands on activities and working directly with pupils, all of which will prepare participants to be able use the programme within their settings.
Workshop participants will be provided with a complete Smart Moves Pack which includes:
- The Movement Abilities Profile (screening tool)
- USB of resources to support and design effective and tailored programmes for the children
- More than 100 fun colourfully produced activities and games related to the PE curriculum
- User manual
During the workshop practitioners will be able to:
Consider and experience how to use the Smart Moves Motor Skills Programme to support fundamental movement skills in children with SEND in particular those with Developmental Co-ordination disorder (DCD)/Dyspraxia.
Target audience: PE Leads, TAs/STAs/HLTAs, Occupational Therapists
Two dates and locations are available:
When: Tuesday 28 January 2025
Where: South Walney Junior School, Amphitrite Street South, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3BG
Booking Link: Book via Eventbrite here
When: Wednesday 29 January 2025
Where: Dearham Primary School, Dearham, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 7HR
Booking Link: Book via Eventbrite here
Teacher CPD | Curriculum Design in PE – Intent and Implementation
This course will help you begin to design and implement a curriculum that leads to students’ development in the key aspects of Physical Education. It will look at three areas:-
- The Why – Why is movement important to child development?
- The What – What needs to be taught to satisfy National Curriculum demands and the Intent of your individual school?
- The How – Considering the most effective research-based pedagogies to ensure learning in PE
When: Wednesday 15 January 2025
Where: Kendal RUFC
Booking Link: Book via Eventbrite here
Schemes of Work/Trackers
There are numerous schemes of work and trackers available to support you in planning your curriculum, and measuring the impact your curriculum is having on the progress of your young people. Below are a few examples of such products.
Participation and Achievement Tracker (Howard Todd)
This has been revised and updated recently and provides a simple tool for schools to provide evidence of learning gains and participation. Training can be provided.
This is an interactive PE resource designed to support the implementation of a High Quality Physical Education Curriculum.
Designed to help in the implementation of your curriculum and provides knowledge webs, vocabulary lists, progress tasks, an example policy, a report template and questions to prepare for school inspection.
iPEP significantly reduces teacher workload and streamlines PE delivery. iPEP allows you to plan, assess, evidence progression and generate student or whole school progress reports.
IPAL Booking and Management System
iPAL allows parents to register, book and make payments for school activities as well as out of school club activities. iPAL will automatically generate invoices, populate live registers as well as being able to communicate with parents through the system.
A unique, child entered approach that transforms how we teach PE to include, challenge and support EVERY child.
Useful links and resources
Association of Physical Activity (afPE)