Sport, exercise and physical activity are known to be vital components of a balanced school day – pupils and students have bodies as well as minds, working symbiotically and both needing attention for the good of the whole being. “Sport has the potential to improve a child’s body and mind and raise the quality of…

The positive effects of being active, working alongside others and getting plenty of outdoor time are well documented.  However, the impact of this positive effect on other areas of life and learning is also significant, especially with exam time looming.  Whereas it used to be expected that sport and other leisure activities went on the…

or many pupils, physical education (PE) will be the first and only place where they are taught safe, efficient and intelligent movement. In PE, pupils are also taught important health-related knowledge to help them make informed decisions about how to live a healthy, active life…All pupils are entitled to high-quality PE. Wise words… …fervently endorsed by…

‘American here. Just wondering what it meant to sit on the benches during Year 6? What is the importance of the benches?’ This simple question from a bemused Reddit reader across the pond prompted an outpouring of memories of the humble school bench! ‘It was/is the primary school equivalent of respecting the eldest in the…

Doing ‘The Time Warp’ might be fun for ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ audience… but watching the wood warp is a horror no one wants when it comes to outdoor play and sports equipment. Natural wood is a marvellous material – versatile, strong, attractive and (when properly managed) sustainable, recyclable and biodegradable.  Climbing frames, trim trails,…