Through this podcast series, Dan Hays and Paul Warner from Aspire Sports aim to discover the power behind PE School Sport and Physical Activity in primary schools, the impact this has on the whole school, the impact it has on pupil’s holistic development and the secrets behind the successful implementation of a powerful physical curriculum. This is what makes up The Primary PE Huddle. We won’t be alone through this journey – we are joined by PE subject leaders, school and academy senior lead ...
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The Primary PE Huddle Podcast| Create different experiences to ignite the spark! with Luke Brown, Spiral Free Run CIC
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Who’s our guest? Luke Brown launched the Spiral Free Run CIC in Late 2016 during his time studying at university and has been working multiple jobs simultaneously since. In April 2021 he took the leap of faith to turn the company into a CIC (Community Interest Club) and run full-time. He has been training Parkour for 10 years now. Parkour was onl…
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The Primary PE Huddle Podcast| 'Providing the best opportunities for pupils while maintaining budget' with Lee Davis, BD MAT
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Who is our guest? Lee Davis is now Head of Finance at BDMAT. Before this, Lee was a School Finance Partner at BDMAT and had acted as the Chief Finance and Operations Officer for a short time. Lee also worked within the trust at St Clement’s Church of England Academy as a School Business Manager before taking up the post as a School Finance Partner …
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The Primary PE Huddle Podcast| Sport in Schools - Importance, obstacles and solutions- Will Roberts
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Who’s our guest? Will Roberts is the Chief Operating Officer of the national children’s charity the Youth Sport Trust and led the process for the creation of their new strategy Inspiring Changemakers, Building Belonging which sets significant ambitions to 2035 and was launched in May 2022. Having joined the Youth Sport Trust in 2007 to run the then…
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The Primary PE Huddle Podcast| ‘How do we change the culture of a school?’ with Dr Andy Daly Smith & Alex Ogden
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Who are our guests? Dr Andy Daly-Smith is a Reader in Children’s Physical Activity and Health at the University of Bradford (UK). Within Bradford, he co-leads the Centre for Applied Education Research and research on the JUMP project; the UK’s first whole-systems approach to physical activity for children and young people. Andy’s research focuses o…
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The Primary PE Huddle Podcast| ‘Sport is an outlet for many’ with Siobhan Fitzpatrick
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Who’s our guest? Siobhán first found wheelchair basketball in 2010 following a playground to podium event which introduced her to the sport. As a junior, she first played for CWBA where she achieved great success at the School Games and Junior Championships. Alongside her junior game, she also competed with the clubs National League and Women’s Lea…
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The Primary PE Huddle Podcast- Number one priority, getting the environment right- Sam Horton
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Who’s our guest? Sam Horton is a passionate PE teacher who believes strongly in physical education, sport, and physical activity as essential contributors to children's love for healthy living and a tool to end physical inactivity. Sam possesses six years of experience at Wollescote Primary School and prior experience in sports coaching. He is part…
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'Taking the Plunge: The evolution of primary school swimming': Kayle Brightwell
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Taking the plunge: The evolution of primary school swimming Who’s our guest? Kaylë has been a swimming teacher for 23 years and specialises in baby and pre-school swimming. With 19 years of tutoring experience, she is passionate about encouraging people to learn to swim and be safe in water. She has spoken internationally about the importance of le…
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The Primary PE Huddle Podcast| Know more, show more and move more' with Natalie Weir
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Who’s our guest? Natalie Weir is an ardent advocate for physical education and bodily literacy. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Natalie has worked in national sporting bodies, including a twelve-year stint at British Orienteering in positions ranging from sport development to being on the senior leadership team. She is also the Chief…
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The Primary PE Huddle Podcast| How to add that element of excitement? with Hannah Davis, Glenmead Primary School
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Who is our guest? On our new season of PE Huddle Podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Glenmead Primary School's class teacher and PE Lead, Hannah Davis. Hannah has been teaching for 4 years and has been in the PE Lead position for 3 years, having shadowed and supported the Deputy Head with PE previously. Her background includes obtaining a degre…
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The series 3 finale of The Primary PE Huddle is here and what a series it’s been! For this final episode, we’re taking a look back over the series to bring you the very best insights, advice and words of wisdom. Who’s joined us on the podcast this series? Series 3 has seen us welcome a whole host of experts from the field of primary education: Epis…
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This week on the podcast we’re joined by class teacher and PE Coordinator Louisa Mulvey. Who is Louisa Mulvey? Louisa is a qualified teacher based in Hampshire. Louisa has been working in primary schools since 2014 where her career began on the sunny, leafy side of Wimbledon Village. Louisa spent three years teaching PE exclusively before qualifyin…
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My PE teachers were my heroes, Shaun Dowling
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This week on the podcast we welcome United Learning’s Head of Sport Shaun Dowling. Who is Shaun Dowling? Shaun is Head of Sport at United Learning, a national group of primary, secondary and all-through schools across the state and independent sectors. As Head of Sport, Shaun supports Heads of PE and Directors of Sport in further improving the qual…
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Let's make learning irresistible, Bryn Llewellyn
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In the words of a Key Stage 2 pupil, this week’s podcast guest “is a genius”. For episode 3 of The Primary PE Huddle, we welcome Tagtiv8 founder Bryn Llewellyn. Who is Bryn Llewellyn? Bryn worked in multiple UK schools for over 20 years as a teacher and school leader. In 2012, Bryn founded Tagtiv8. His pioneering approach to Physically Active Learn…
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Once you’ve got the ear of SLT, then it’s about delivering on your promises, John Haycock
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This week on the podcast we’re joined by primary school PE lead John Haycock. Who is John Haycock? John has been a teacher at Chilcote primary school for 11 years, both as PE and class teacher. Joining the school with a view to take over PE, John completed his NQT and became PE lead in his second year. 10 years on, John’s passion for sport and phys…
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We don’t move for functional reasons, we move for the joy of it. , Greg Dryer
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The Primary PE Huddle is back for Series 3 with a whole new host of experts from across the sport and physical activity sector. To kick off the series, we welcome Greg Dryer, co-founder and CEO of miMove. Who is Greg Dryer? Greg is the co-founder and CEO of miMove, the world’s first bespoke app enabling schools to help pupils make physical activity…
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Engagement over compliance, Liam Gould and Teresa Shackleton
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This week on the podcast we welcome two of the team from Wodensfield Primary School, Deputy Headteacher Liam Gould and PE Lead Teresa Shackleton. Who is Liam Gould? Liam is Deputy Headteacher of Wodensfield Primary School. Liam has over twenty years’ experience working in schools and leadership roles, but his passion has always been in sport and PE…
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Don't be scared of healthy competition with Emily Weston
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Episode 9: Don't be scared of healthy competition With just shy of 30,000 followers, Emily is well-known in the Teacher Twittersphere. She’s known for her love of books, stationery, and initiating #TeacherSelfcareSunday which aims to help teachers focus on their own wellbeing and banish Sunday blues. Just as she is always generous with her ideas an…
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You don’t need to teach sport with Ryan Ellis
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In the penultimate episode of this series of The PE Huddle, Dan meets Ryan Ellis to talk about what Ryan sees happening in schools and his tips and tricks for juggling the many demands on you as a PE Lead, including pointing out that the National Curriculum for PE doesn’t actually require you to teach specific sports. Who is Ryan Ellis? ‘The PE Umb…
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Physical Activity for Whole School Improvement with Andy Heald
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Whole school improvement is no small matter. As a teacher, SLT member, or school governor, it is your responsibility to plan for and make changes that will have a positive impact on not only assessment data but also the wellbeing of all members of the school community. As an experienced school governor, Andy Heald is no stranger to school improveme…
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Using gymnastics engagement for whole child development with Ryan Bradley
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International athlete Ryan Bradley champions holistic development through gymnastics An ex-international gymnast, Commonwealth Games Bronze medalist and five times British Champion, Ryan Bradley is now the Director of RB Gym & Sport, working to develop and enhance the teaching of gymnastics in schools and supporting both teachers and pupils. In his…
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PE is a learning subject, so treat it as one with Brendan Rouse
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In episode 5 of this series of The PE Huddle, Dan is joined by teacher (and five-ball juggler) Brendan Rouse. Who is Brendan Rouse? Brendan is a primary teacher who specialises in teaching PE. He works across two different schools and also leads Forest School. In 2002 Brendan won the LTA Tennis Teacher of the Year Award, which opened the door to be…
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PE at the heart of school life with Helen Lowe
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Helen Lowe took over as Headteacher at Penns Primary just two months before the first lockdown. Despite all the disruption that ensued, she has worked hard to raise the profile of PE and physical activity in the school and to put it at the heart of school life. Helen joins us on this week’s episode of The PE Huddle to share her nuggets of wisdom. W…
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Be clear in your action plan what your short, medium and long-term goals are with Karl Rogerson
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When Karl Rogerson walked into his Headteacher’s office and declared that PE teaching in the school wasn’t good enough and that he could make it better, he probably didn’t realise he was taking the first step in a career which would involve using PE to improve schools at all levels. Karl joins us on this week’s episode of The PE Huddle to share his…
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Always be looking for ways to develop yourself and your team with Vanessa King
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In this week’s episode of the PE Huddle, Dan talks to Vanessa King, a PE consultant who knows that every school is different and believes that whatever the circumstances, one of the most important things you can do is always be looking for ways to develop yourself and your team. Who is Vanessa King? Vanessa is a qualified teacher with an MA in Prim…
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Budget for tennis balls with Stuart Jones
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The PE Huddle podcast is back for a second series! Episode 1 is now live, and Paul is in discussion with Stuart Jones. Who is Stuart Jones? Stuart is a busy man. In a one-form entry primary in Birmingham he holds many roles. Along with teaching Year 5, being Deputy Headteacher, managing Inclusion and leading History, Stuart is the school’s PE and S…
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An Early Years viewpoint of a bottom up approach to PE, Physical Activity and Physical Development with Helen Battelley
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Guest Helen Battelley is a world-renowned expert in physical activity in the Early Years. In this episode of The PE Huddle, Helen shares from her wealth of experience, and will inspire you to overhaul your provision. Helen’s enthusiasm for her work is infectious and her top tips will add creativity and fun to the learning in your school. Who is Hel…
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The power of the relationship between a PE Lead and their SLT with James Latham and Jonathan Smart
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In episode 3 of The Primary PE Huddle, guests James Latham and Jonathan Smart from Excelsior Multi Academy Trust join hosts Dan and Paul to talk about their professional relationship and why it is key to the success of PE and Physical Activity in the Trust’s schools. Who is James Latham? James is PE Lead at Excelsior MAT. Alongside teaching and eng…
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A senior leaders view on the importance of physical activity in schools with Ian Griffiths
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In episode 2, Dan and Paul sit down to chat with guest Ian Griffiths. Who is Ian Griffiths? Ian is a Deputy Head Teacher at a primary school in Birmingham. Having grown up doing a lot of sport, he chose to study for a Sports degree and earned coaching badges in cricket and athletics. After a stint of working as a cricket coach in schools, Ian decid…
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Exploring Physically Active Learning with Dr Andy Daly-Smith
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In the first episode of our new podcast series, The Primary PE Huddle, hosts Dan Hays and Andrew Stanton are joined by Dr Andy Daly-Smith, Children’s Physical Activity Researcher. Who is Dr Andy Daly-Smith? Dr Daly-Smith’s passion is supporting schools, teachers and children to embrace physical activity. His practice driven research focuses on the …
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