The PE Umbrella

Join me today for the first episode of 2016!  I chat with Dave Bamber, a lead Primary PE teacher and the founder of Primary Energise, a wonderful wake up shake up resource that is hassle free and pack...

3 Tammi 201641min

Today, I discuss the importance of 'variety' in the development of children in sport and physical activity during their primary years.  I share with you my personal experience and 'aha' moment in seei...

19 Joulu 201511min

Today, I share with you another one of my MUST HAVE PE activities.  This activity, called 'cone to cone' has served me well for over 7 years.  It has been used by myself as a coach and as a PE teacher...

12 Joulu 201512min

In this episode I share some top PE teaching tips for current and trainee primary school teachers. I explain how these tips have helped improve my own teaching practice and shaped me into becoming a b...

5 Joulu 201517min

Today I bring you a superb indoor Primary PE activity for those days when poor weather means going outside is simply not an option.  This activity can be done in even the most spatially challenged sch...

29 Marras 20159min

In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by Simon Blower, a former primary school teacher, deputy headteacher and co-founder of a wonderful resource called 'Pobble' that uses an online platform...

21 Marras 201531min

This week Under the Umbrella, I use the concept of the 'Six Thinking Hats' and share with you how it has helped clear my mind when reflecting on my PE lessons and teaching as a whole.  For quick, stra...

14 Marras 201514min

Today, I am joined by Kate Thornton-Bousfield.  Kate is the primary lead and development manager for physical literacy at the Youth Sport Trust and has teaching experience that spans both primary and ...

7 Marras 201530min