In this episode of PE Insights, Nathan Walker is joined by Carla Howard, Head of PE and founder of the Heads of PE Network. Together, they explore how inclusive, holistic, and collaborative approaches are reshaping the PE curriculum.Carla shares how her department is reframing PE as “for all”—focusing on physical, cognitive, social, and affective development rather than elite performance. She discusses how student voice drives curriculum design, the power of small-sided games for engagement, and why assessment should reflect non-linear progress.The conversation also delves into Carla’s creation of a national Heads of PE Network that supports middle leaders and aspiring heads, and her reflections on the Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report—from redefining PE’s purpose to renaming GCSE PE for the respect it deserves.We are excited to share that we have formed a partnership with <a href="https://www.sportsdirectoryuk.co.uk/?utm_source=pe_scholar&utm_medium=podcast_bio&utm_campaign=pe_scholar_partnership">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Directory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, with their '<a href="https://www.sportsdirectoryuk.co.uk/pages/school-rewards-scheme?utm_source=pe_scholar&utm_medium=podcast_bio&utm_campaign=pe_scholar_partnership">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My School Rewards' Scheme⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, you’ll get 10% back on every order, helping you to grow your department budget. Check it out now.

In this episode of PE Insights, Nathan Walker is joined by Carla Howard, Head of PE and founder of the Heads of PE Network. Together, they explore how inclusive, holistic, and collaborative approaches are reshaping the PE curriculum. Carla shares how her department is reframing PE as “for all”—focusing on physical, cognitive, social, and affective development rather than elite performance. She discusses how student voice drives curriculum design, the power of small-sided games for engagement, and why assessment should reflect non-linear progress. The conversation also delves into Carla’s creation of a national Heads of PE Network that supports middle leaders and aspiring heads, and her reflections on the Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report—from redefining PE’s purpose to renaming GCSE PE for the respect it deserves. We are excited to share that we have formed a partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Directory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, with their '⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My School Rewards' Scheme⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, you’ll get 10% back on every order, helping you to grow your department budget. Check it out now.

In this episode of PE Insights, Nathan Walker is joined by Carla Howard, Head of PE and founder of the Heads of PE Network. Together, they explore how inclusive, holistic, and collaborative approaches are reshaping the PE curriculum.Carla shares how her department is reframing PE as “for all”—focusing on physical, cognitive, social, and affective development rather than elite performance. She discusses how student voice drives curriculum design, the power of small-sided games for engagement, and why assessment should reflect non-linear progress.The conversation also delves into Carla’s creation of a national Heads of PE Network that supports middle leaders and aspiring heads, and her reflections on the Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report—from redefining PE’s purpose to renaming GCSE PE for the respect it deserves.We are excited to share that we have formed a partnership with <a href="https://www.sportsdirectoryuk.co.uk/?utm_source=pe_scholar&amp;utm_medium=podcast_bio&amp;utm_campaign=pe_scholar_partnership" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Directory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, with their '<a href="https://www.sportsdirectoryuk.co.uk/pages/school-rewards-scheme?utm_source=pe_scholar&amp;utm_medium=podcast_bio&amp;utm_campaign=pe_scholar_partnership" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My School Rewards' Scheme⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>, you’ll get 10% back on every order, helping you to grow your department budget. Check it out now.

Episode 72 - Carla Howard - Redefining Curriculum and Collaboration at the Coal Face

Today’s guest is Sue Wilkinson MBE, CEO of the Association for Physical Education. As an ambassador for PE in the UK, Sue received her MBE for services to education. Sue is the CEO of the UK’s subject association for Physical Education, and she is tasked with raising the profile of PE and improving outcomes for young people in all educational settings. This will certainly be a thought-provoking episode.

Today’s guest is Sue Wilkinson MBE, CEO of the Association for Physical Education. As an ambassador for PE in the UK, Sue received her MBE for services to education. Sue is the CEO of the UK’s subject association for Physical Education, and she is tasked with raising the profile of PE and improving outcomes for young people in all educational settings. This will certainly be a thought-provoking episode.

Episode 3 - Sue Wilkinson MBE (AfPE) - Celebrating our subject

Today’s guest is Dr Gary Standinger. Gary is a teaching fellow in physical education at the University of Edinburgh. With twelve years of experience teaching PE at a secondaryacademy in south-west England, he has recently completed his doctoral thesis titled: 'Achieving Mastery: an evolved grounded theory of Lead Learners’ views on feedback and assessment' at Loughborough University. Gary’s research interests span 'youth voice,' 'feedback literacy,' and 'student agency' within secondary education. Get ready for an insightful conversation!

Today’s guest is Dr Gary Standinger. Gary is a teaching fellow in physical education at the University of Edinburgh. With twelve years of experience teaching PE at a secondaryacademy in south-west England, he has recently completed his doctoral thesis titled: 'Achieving Mastery: an evolved grounded theory of Lead Learners’ views on feedback and assessment' at Loughborough University. Gary’s research interests span 'youth voice,' 'feedback literacy,' and 'student agency' within secondary education. Get ready for an insightful conversation!

Episode 2 - Dr Gary Standinger - Feedback Literacy

Today’s guest is Grace Cardiff. Grace is a qualified primary school teacher with 7 years of teaching experience in both Ireland and the US. She loves movement and physical activity and calls herself a ‘sporty-person’.  Grace is currently pursuing a PhD at Mary Immaculate College Limerick. Her research focuses on Meaningful PE and how student voice pedagogies can enhance experiences. With two years of data collection from 10-11-year-old students, Grace is now in Year 3 of her PhD journey, aiming to share valuable insights with physical educators like you.

Today’s guest is Grace Cardiff. Grace is a qualified primary school teacher with 7 years of teaching experience in both Ireland and the US. She loves movement and physical activity and calls herself a ‘sporty-person’. Grace is currently pursuing a PhD at Mary Immaculate College Limerick. Her research focuses on Meaningful PE and how student voice pedagogies can enhance experiences. With two years of data collection from 10-11-year-old students, Grace is now in Year 3 of her PhD journey, aiming to share valuable insights with physical educators like you.

Today’s guest is Grace Cardiff. Grace is a qualified primary school teacher with 7 years of teaching experience in both Ireland and the US. She loves movement and physical activity and calls herself a ‘sporty-person’.&nbsp;&nbsp;Grace is currently pursuing a PhD at Mary Immaculate College Limerick. Her research focuses on Meaningful PE and how student voice pedagogies can enhance experiences. With two years of data collection from 10-11-year-old students, Grace is now in Year 3 of her PhD journey, aiming to share valuable insights with physical educators like you.

Episode 1 - Grace Cardiff - Meaningful PE in action (Democratic and Reflective Practice)

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Welcome to the PE Insights Podcast, brought to you by the fantastic team at PE Scholar.

Conversations about Physical Education with Nathan Walker | @NWalkerPE

A podcast for those dedicated to physical education - join the conversation. #PEInsightsPod 🙌🏼🎙️✨

Sponsored by Sports Directory, the leading supplier of PE and sports equipment to schools.

If you are interested in coming on the podcast, message @NWalkerPE or @PEScholar on Twitter/X.

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