Salford Community
Stadium, 1 Stadium Way, Eccles, Salford
M30 7EY
Thursday 27 February 2025
9am-4pm
Suitable for PE leads and coordinators working in primary schools
Are you ready to create a new movement in your school?
Davies Sports is inviting all Primary PE educators to attend a new, unique and immersive event that has been heavily subsidised by Davies Sports. With a sole focus on physical education in schools, we've teamed up with some of the leading experts in the UK to deliver a day that will help transform your school into an exceptional space where children can move, socialise and thrive together.
Meet the speakers
Dr Vicky Randall
Vicky has worked in education for over 20 years. She was a teacher and subject leader for PE before moving to higher education where she led on educational research. Vicky is a leading expert in primary PE, having published extensively in international texts and academic journals. She has advised the Department for Education (DfE) on primary PE teacher education, the Primary PE and Sport Premium since 2017 and was a founding member of the DfE Expert Subject Advisory Group for Physical Education. She is an honorary member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood and Education and a Research Consultant at PE Scholar. Vicky is the lead content creator for PE for Findel lesson and education platform, EuHu.
Dr Gerald Griggs
Gerald is an esteemed figure in education, with a career spanning over 25 years as a teacher, PE adviser and academic. He is currently the Dean of UCFB, Campus of Football Business in Manchester but remains a globally recognised figure in the field of Primary PE. To date, he has published five books and 40 international peer reviewed journal articles. Gerald’s areas of expertise ranges from sociocultural aspects of sport and primary PE, subject leadership and policy. Gerald has contributed to numerous All Party Parliamentary reports on PE and Play and is a co-content creator for Findel lesson and education platform, EuHu.
Dr Sarah Williams
Sarah is a Principal Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University and Course Leader for PGCE Primary PE. Originally from New Zealand, Sarah’s teaching expertise spans across many areas of Early Years and Primary PE. Her research is situated in understanding how leadership in primary schools impacts upon PE curriculum and teaching. Sarah is integral to PE Sheffield and supports strategic decisions within the Learn Sheffield consortium. With a national reputation as a teacher educator, Sarah has worked with wider national bodies for PE and Sport throughout her career.
Dr Gavin Ward
Gavin is a Senior Lecturer in PE at the University of Wolverhampton and leads the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Research group within the Institute of Sport. Gavin is passionate about decoding sport, for teachers and his students, as a subject matter for learning. His professional curiosity in PE has led to progression from PE teacher and Head of Department roles in schools, to teaching and researching at university.
Join the event
If you want to be part of this unique and new event, click here to secure your ticket.
Ask the Experts
Have a burning question you want answering by our expert panel? Submit your question now and it will be answered during the event.
Be immersed in the latest thinking, policy, research and practice, exploring key ideas of:
Play
: Discovering creative, diverse, and culturally enriching ways for children to engage in movement.Learn
: Transforming children’s knowledge and understanding through socially just and inclusive movement.Compete
: Becoming physically educated, valuing the process of movement and not just the outcome.Each interactive session will guide the teacher through the movement journey of a child from key stage one to the end of key stage two.
Agenda
09.00-9.30
Registration
Collect your wristband and network before the day begins
09.30-10.00
Welcome address
Discover how the day will be structured
10.00-11.50
Seminars
Attendees will begin their seminar journey, attending each one according to wristband colour.
11.50-12.40
Lunch
(included in your ticket price)
12.45-13.15
Expert speaker
13.15-13.45
Q&A with Dr Gerald Griggs.
An opportunity to ask the experts your questions.
14.00-15.45
Seminars
Attendees will continue their seminar journey, according to wristband colour.
15.45-16.00
Closing address
Why this event is different:
- Subsidised by Davies Sports: We understand teaching PE for Primary has many challenges. We’ve committed as much resource as possible into subsidising this event to make it affordable for schools, whilst still being excellent quality
- Accredited: Our team of experts are recognised for their excellence within Primary PE and we’re looking to offer CPD accreditation for this event. Details to be confirmed in December.
- Tailored for Primary educators: the event is designed specifically for primary physical educators and subject leaders, with a strong foundation in research and evidence-based practice.
- Building confidence: The teaching will empower delegates to foster a school culture that values movement, as well as promoting inclusivity and diversity.
- Interactive learning: Engage in hands-on workshops and interactive sessions, with guided discussion and practical learning.
- Reflection & growth: Teachers will be encouraged to reflect on their current practices, gaining new insights and perspectives.
- Practical takeaways: Delegates will leave with practical resources, strategies and knowledge to enhance their teaching, equipped to address the key challenges in their role.
