'I forgot my kit’: A guide to poverty-proofing school sports 9 May 2022 Is your school’s PE and sports kit preventing disadvantaged children from fully accessing school sport opportunities? Craig Watson, from Children North East’s Poverty Proofing initiative, shares some tips for creating inclusive school sports
Mental health: A rowing revolution 11 October 2021 In a three-part series, Phil Denton considers the merits of a number of initiatives set-up to improve the mental health of our young people. In part one, he introduces the work of Ben Dunne, both via the River Reeves Foundation and Warrington Youth Rowing
PE and sports: The power of PESSPA 8 March 2021 The PESSPA approach can have a big impact on students’ mental and physical health, attendance, attainment and behaviour – especially for those with SEND. Nasen Teacher of the Year Jon White discusses using school sport and physical activity to empower students 1 comment
Fostering equality and inclusivity in school sport 12 July 2020 Creating a supportive and encouraging environment for sports, understanding what appeals to students, and engaging their families can have a huge impact on positive uptake in sport explains Michelle Bennett from Cedar Mount Academy
Home education: Resources for schools, teachers and parents: Part 3 27 April 2020 This is the third edition of the SecEd compendium of home schooling and remote education resources for schools, teachers and parents. We cover a range of subjects, as well as exercise and keeping fit, mental health and wellbeing, cultural and arts activities, and whole-school support
Home education: Resources for schools, teachers and parents: Part 2 7 April 2020 A range of resources and education services are being offered to schools and parents to help support home education. SecEd's second compendium lists more than 65 resources, many of which of free or open access... 1 comment
Home education: Resources for schools, teachers and parents: Part 1 24 March 2020 A range of resources and education services are being offered to schools and parents to help support the home education of students during the coronavirus crisis. Dorothy Lepkowska looks at some of what is out there, including a number of free-access resources 1 comment
Making the case for dance 14 March 2018 Using dance as a way to boost the fitness and health of all children, no matter their level of skill, is an approach advocated by world-famous ballerina Darcey Bussell, who has launched a not-for-profit initiative to support schools 1 comment
Into Film Festival 2017 6 September 2017 The annual Into Film Festival takes place in November with 3,000 free screenings and events. It is the world’s largest film education festival. Sam Wilson looks at what’s on
Bett Show 2017 – Your SecEd Guide 8 December 2016 SecEd's annual Bett Show Guide offers 32 pages of preview information to help you prepare for the world's largest educational technology event, which takes place at London's ExCeL from January 25 to 28.
Are you ready for sports day? 11 June 2015 When preparing for sports day, there are eight key aspects that schools must consider. Marianne Pope explains
Hurdling the attainment gap 20 November 2014 With a look at the key role that physical exercise can play. Karen Sullivan continues her focus on strategies to help you close the attainment gap.
Mentors give students sporting inspiration 25 September 2014 The Sky Sports Living for Sport programme offers free access to athlete mentors to help pupils use sport to improve their lives. We hear some inspiring stories from its recent annual awards.
School sports partnerships: An alternative approach 4 September 2014 The All Active Academy is a sporting partnership of primary, special and secondary schools in north Worcestershire. Caroline Sidell explains why working together on school sport has proved so successful.
Getting everyone involved in physical activity 5 June 2014 All Saints Secondary School has seen a notable increase in uptake for physical activities. Head of PE Daisy Hamilton shares her tips for keeping students engaged and enthusiastic about physical education.
Using ICT in your PE lessons 27 February 2014 Many PE teachers are ahead of the game when using technology effectively in their lessons. Ben Solly considers a few examples.
School sporting priorities 6 February 2014 The Youth Sport Trust national conference this week shines a spotlight on school sport. John Steele looks at the implications of recent developments including curriculum and accountability changes, and the Sport Premium.
Keeping your students active 3 October 2013 New website Sport No Sweat is dedicated to tackling the ‘inactivity’ epidemic among 15 to 18-year-olds and is a useful resource for the classroom. Al Campbell gives us 11 reasons why teens must keep active.
Where next for secondary school sport? 16 May 2013 Despite all the talk of Olympic legacy, funding for secondary school sport runs dry this September. Former PE teacher and sports coach Crispin Andrews looks back at two years of sporting cuts and asks what next?
Engaging all students in school sport 18 April 2013 Everyone is talking about a London 2012 legacy, but champion skateboarder and student mentor Neil Danns says great work is already taking place in schools. He discusses how we can engage all students in school sports.
Using PE to teach vital skills 7 February 2013 Government cuts and an obsession with competitive sport is not helpful as schools try to create a true Olympic legacy. Ben Solly looks at how we can engage every pupil in PE and teach wider skills at the same time.
Alternative sports 6 September 2012 Offering secondary students a choice of traditional and non-traditional PE is helping foster more positive attitudes to sport, says world number one inline skater Jenna Downing.
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