The stakes are high. Children with unmet movement needs are often labelled ‘disruptive’ and start disliking school. But it can be different. You can make simple changes….
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ADHD and PE / Sport
Introduction In this blog post we will explore ADHD and the challenges that ADHD students face in PE and (sports clubs). We will go on to look at how ADHD can be a strength and explore strategies that can make PE more inclusive. What is …
Read MoreWhat Is Neuroaffirmative Language And Why Does It Matter?
Introduction I grew up with a disabled mother, so I’ve always been sensitive to the language that is used around disability. I’ve heard language that conveys acceptance and appreciation and language that dehumanises and ridicules. When I was training to be an Occupational Therapist, and …
Read More2 Minute SEND – Will You Join The Challenge?
Introduction Would you like to make your teaching more inclusive in just 2 minutes a day? Sounds impossible but attractive? Hear me out. I will share how you can take bite sized chunks from resources that will help you understand the challenges that young people …
Read MoreExploring Barriers to Girls’ Enjoyment of PE
Introduction On 11th October 2023 the BBC ran an article titled ‘Low confidence and periods stop girls liking PE’. The article reported on the findings of a Youth Sport Trust survey, which showed that only 59% of secondary school girls ‘like’ PE or ‘like it …
Read MoreMaking PE Inclusive For Dyslexic Students
Introduction In this article we will explore what dyslexia is and the challenges that dyslexic students face in PE. We will go on to look at how dyslexia can be a strength in PE and consider strategies that can help make PE more inclusive for …
Read MoreTeaching PE for the First Time: Where are Your Students Starting From?
In yesterday’s blog post, we considered how your experiences, attitudes, confidence and training affect how you approach teaching PE. Now, we turn attention to your students. Like us, they come to school with their own experiences and attitudes towards physical activity. Like us, some will …
Read MoreTeaching PE for the First Time: Where are You Starting from?
Teaching PE for the first time can be daunting whether you are a specialist PE teacher or not. In this series of blog posts, we will look at a few questions that can get you off to a good start. Today, we will focus on …
Read MoreEmotional Based School Avoidance – 6 Ways To Support Parents
Introduction Emotional Based School Avoidance, also known as school refusal, is very challenging for parents to deal with. Parents often feel unsure of what to do. They want the best for their child, but are not sure what the best is anymore. The fear of …
Read MoreInclusive Practice – Examples from UK Schools
Teaching is hard. Schools have their work cut out. On this blog I don’t just want to point out what schools are doing wrong, I want to celebrate inclusive practice. Below is a list of inclusive policies and practice I’ve seen: Attendance Thameside Primary School …
Read MoreWhy Attendance Awards Are A Bad Idea (And May Be Harmful, Ineffective, And Illegal)
Introduction You may have gathered from the title that I am not a fan of attendance awards. As attendance figures remain low, schools are using attendance awards as an incentive to improve attendance. However, these awards are unfair, penalise students who have been ill, unfairly …
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