Highlights from the PE Conference 2025: School Sports and Physical Activity

PE Conference 2025: Shaping positive experiences of PE and school sport for your pupils

The 2025 PE Conference was an inspiring day of movement, learning, and collaboration, bringing together educators, practitioners, and thought leaders to explore the evolving landscape of physical education.

The day kicked off with an energising Wake and Shake by Helen Battelley, setting the tone for a packed programme of practical sessions and meaningful discussions.

Keynote Highlights

We were honoured to welcome Kate Thornton-Bousfield, CEO of the Association for Physical Education (AfPE). Kate shared insights into the changing national PE landscape, including upcoming policy developments and the future co-design of school sport partnerships. Her message emphasised:

• The need for a comprehensive PE curriculum.
• Ensuring qualified PE teaching in every school.
• Equal access to high-quality PE for all children.

Kate reinforced AfPE’s pivotal role in supporting schools, shaping curriculum reform, and promoting safe practice and outdoor learning. Her call to action was clear:
“Don’t wait for reform, start shaping meaningful PE now.”

We were also inspired by Ella Beaumont, Paralympian and Personal Trainer, who delivered a powerful keynote on Inclusion and Representation in Sport. Ella’s story resonated deeply with delegates, reminding us of the importance of visibility and opportunity for all.

Workshops 

• Caroline Moran – Adaptive Learning
• Coaching Lab – Playing games with mixed abilities
• Coaching Lab – Why your pupils keep asking to play games
• Commando Joe’s – Let’s Play: Bringing character and purpose through active play
• Commando Joe’s – Lead The Way: Building Character and Confidence in Young People
• Danny Burton – Reflecting on your PE Curriculum
• Danny Burton – Sports Education Model
• Danny Burton – Developing tomorrows leaders
• Helen Battelley – Physical Literacy
• Helen Battelley – Building Strong Foundations Supporting Physical Well-Being in Early Childhood
• Jake Saville – Active Travel
• Linda Plowright-Pepper – Youth Voice
• Mandy Carey – Move Well Sessions
• Portia Simond – Pickleball
• Rhiannon Smith – Opening Schools Facilities Review
• Stormbreak – Mental health for primary children
• U DO IT Dance – Street Dance
• Will Swaithes – Engaging classroom session
• Will Swaithes – Supporting learners to move, think, feel and connect better through PE
• Will Swiathes – Diagnostic assessment to ensure all learners are recognised, rewarded & supported to be more W.E.L.L in PE

Marketplace Stalls

• Paralympic Heritage Trust
• BMX Academy
• Lawn Tennis Association
• Skip2bfit
• Active In The Community
• Commando Joe’s
• Stormbreak
• Wycombe Wanderers Foundation
• Ella Bee PT
• Sport4All
• Complete Sports

Like to know more? Contact Mark Stokes