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Translating Physical Literacy into pedagogical practive 

 

Thursday 9 November 2023 - 9:30am - 3:30pm - Woodhatch Place, Reigate RH2 8EF
 

Graphic: 16 November, 9.30 – 3.30,  Sandown Park racecourse, Esher KT10 9AJ

Our conference will focus on the national consensus statement for physical literacy, launching in September 2023 and consider the latest Government ambitions for gender equality and youth engagement in schools.

Expert speakers will:-

  • demonstrate the impact of physical literacy when used to inform policy, strategy, behaviour and approaches to movement and physical activity
  • explore the importance of gender equality and the voices and choices of young people
  • help schools understand how to create positive emotional, social and physical experiences for ALL their pupils

Delegates will hear from experts in the field and have the chance to network with local and national partners and access relevant resources and support for both quick wins and long term improvements.

  • FREE to Active School Members (max 4 places)
  • £300 to non member schools, with FREE 2nd place
  • Eligible use of PE & sports premium funding
  • Lunch and refreshments provided throughout the day.


 

Expert speakers confirmed


 

Gethin Thomas

Gethin is an independent consultant in the fields of education, health and wellbeing, and physical literacy informed practice. Gethin also teaches at the School of Sport Health and Exercise Science, Bangor University specialising in physical literacy informed practice and physical education pedagogy and has presented at several International conferences.

Gethin Thomas

Ali Goodall

Youth Sport Trust 

Vikki Wells

Youth Sport Trust 

 

 

Speaker contact details

Below you will find a list of the professionals (and their contact details) who delivered presentations / workshops at the conference.

Speaker: email & website

Subject

Joanna Feast

www.cleanwellbeing.com 

Keynote: The theory behind child wellbeing
An evidence-based overview of movement, from the theory of health-related behaviour and barriers to change, to the physical, psychological and sensory benefits of being active and rest. Sharing the latest research about what our bodies need, she'll demonstrate how you - as influencers and educators - can use movement as a tool for whole school improvement and how a ‘manifesto for movement’ can help pupils get active in a way that works for them. 

Jon Smedley

www.teachactive.org 


Dan Wilson

www.creatingactiveschools.org 

Creating a cultural change towards physically active learning - an evidence based approach

Dan and Jon will showcase the benefits of physical activity for school policy and practice in this interactive session. Evidencing the impact of active learning, they will show how using the ‘Creating Active Schools (CAS) framework’ leads to behavioural change and can help shift policy. The session covers the importance of cultural change, helping senior leaders understand how physical activity impacts on Teaching and Learning with reference to Ofsted key focus and Deep Dives. 

Wendy Newton (Active Surrey)

Active Surrey and the local support available for change in schools

WORKSHOP CONTACTS

Louise Edwards

www.surreyoutdoorlearning.uk 

Creating a culture of learning actively, outdoors

Evidence of the benefits of learning in a green, natural environment is compelling, as shown by the number of schools in Surrey adopting the approach. Embracing the teaching of parts of the curriculum outdoors has significant benefits on the health, well-being and attainment of your children. 

This workshop will explore ways in which you can create an outdoor learning culture within your school and overcome the perceived barriers to teaching outside more of the time, citing the support that's available.

 

Jon Smedley

www.teachactive.org 

Active learning in Maths and English

This workshop will further explore the benefits of active learning through Teach Active’s award winning online platform.  Contributing to the CMO's recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity, these resources have been proven to improve attitudes and raise attainment in Maths and English, whilst also improving children’s health and wellbeing. Teach Active has been recognised by Parliament for its outstanding contribution to education.

Rebecca Huntingford (Specialist Teacher in Inclusive Practice, SCC)

Managing challenging behaviour 

Understand why challenging behaviours may be occurring and learn practical tips for supporting young people. This workshop explores ways in which structured physical activity can help regulate individuals mental state and enhance positive behaviours, so teachers and staff feel more confident in dealing with difficult situations, and build positive relationships.

Sarah Williams (Active Surrey)

Creating an Active Schools Movement in your school

Finding everyday ways to get children moving across the school day can help them moderate their behaviour and improve performance in class. Active Schools Movement is designed to support all Surrey schools in creating a more active and stimulating school environment.

Discover how the Active Schools team can support your school to encourage more movement across the programme's four priority areas of travel to and from school; time at play; and ready-made solutions for work in class and away from school.

Jo Pilgrim

www.youthsporttrust.org/get-in-touch 

Positive experiences of competition

"Competition” triggers negative emotions for some, but it is a reality of life far beyond school and community sport.

The Youth Sport Trust will introduce the “Road to competition” framework to understand how best to select, prepare and support your pupils prior to them representing their school at sporting events and activities, to ensure competition is regarded as a positive experience.

Dan Wilson

www.creatingactiveschools.org 

Creating Active Schools (CAS) framework – online resources for sustainable impact

Following on from the morning session, Dan will further demonstrate how the CAS framework embeds physical activity throughout the school so that everyone understands its benefits and can easily implement it in practice. The online CAS system uniquely supports schools through the entire improvement process; from profiling to action planning and training.

Tim Dancer

www.createdevelopment.co.uk 

Driving family engagement in PE through digital resources

Helping schools unlock the lifelong benefits of improved physical literacy for every child aged 4-7, BURSTS is a Physical Education app that offers exciting, meaningful, personalised physical activities for children and their families at home so they can enjoy being active together. It enables schools to evidence improvements in physical literacy (Fundamental Movement Skills) and positive learning behaviours as families gain the confidence to enjoy being active together.