September 2013 - Issue 83

An Update from Sue Wilkinson – afPE Strategic Lead

Welcome to the afPE September e-Newsletter. We hope you had a restful Summer.

You will note this is a bumper edition containing new updates and initiatives.

I am sure those colleagues working in will be relieved to see that the new national curriculum programmes of study have been published. We are also pleased to see that Ofsted will be assessing and reporting on how effectively the PE & School Sport Premium funding is being used to improve PE and School Sport, when making the judgment on leadership and management. afPE is pleased to announce that Dr Ashley Casey will act as interim Chair of the afPE Research Committee who will be reviewing its role and focus during the coming weeks.

A date for your diary - The 2014 afPE National Physical Education & School Sport conference will be held on the 8th July at St George's Park, Staffordshire.

New National Curriculum (in England) Published

The new national curriculum has been published by the .

See a message from the National Curriculum Review Team below.

The Secretary of State for Education, the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP has published the new national curriculum. As you will know, the government has been reviewing the national curriculum in England since January 2011. On the 8th July we launched a statutory one-month consultation seeking representations on the draft legislative Order – the Education (National Curriculum) (Attainment Targets and Programmes of Study) (England) Order 2013 – required to bring the new national curriculum into effect from September 2014.

We received 750 responses to the consultation which have been carefully analysed. Today, we are publishing a summary of the responses received.

We have given careful consideration to the views of those individuals and organisations that responded to the consultation. The new national curriculum that we are publishing today for all subjects and key stages (except for English, mathematics and science) has been developed with due regard to the views of subject experts and teachers and to the findings of international best practice comparisons. In response to representations made to us during the recent consultation period, changes have been made to improve clarity, precision and consistency. A further consultation on the programmes of study for key stage 4 English, mathematics and science will follow, in line with the timetable for the reform of GCSE qualifications.

The new national curriculum will provide a rigorous basis for teaching, a benchmark for all schools to improve their performance, and will give children and parents a better guarantee Association for Physical Education Newsletter – July 2013 (Edition 82) 1 that every student will acquire the knowledge and skills to succeed in the modern world. It has been significantly slimmed down and will free up teachers to use their professional judgement to design curricula that meet the needs of their pupils.

This new national curriculum represents a clear step forward for schools, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to acquire a core of essential knowledge in key subjects. It embodies rigour, high standards and will create coherence in what is taught in schools. It sets out expectations for children that match the curricula used in the world's most successful school systems.

The majority of the new national curriculum will come into force from September 2014, so schools will now have a year to prepare to teach it. From September 2015, the new national curriculum for English, mathematics and science will come into force for years 2 and 6; English, mathematics and science for key stage 4 will be phased in from September 2015.

Thank you for your support and engagement in this important work over the past two and a half years.

Regards,

The National Curriculum Review Team afPE's Official Response:

We welcome the new curriculum and that physical education remains statutory at all key stages, enabling teachers to take the lead and build on this National Curriculum to create a personalised school curriculum, that will inspire their children and young people.

Click HERE to view the new national curriculum in England.

National curriculum in England: physical education programmes of study - key stages 1 and 2

National curriculum in England: physical education programmes of study - key stages 3 and 4

Inspecting primary school PE and school sport: new funding

In April 2013, the Government announced new funding of £150 million for physical education and sport. This funding should be used to improve the quality and breadth of PE and sport provision.

Funding will be allocated to all maintained and state-funded schools with primary phase pupils, including: primary, middle, special and non-maintained special schools, academies and pupil referral units from 1st September 2013. A typical primary school will receive about £9,250 annually in the academic years 2013/14 and 2014/15.

Schools are free to determine how best to use this funding to improve the quality and breadth of PE and sport provision, including increasing participation in PE and sport so that all pupils develop healthy lifestyles and reach the performance levels they are capable of. Examples of how this funding might be spent are set out in annex A of the' Briefing for Section 5 Inspection' guidance.

Click HERE to download a copy of the Ofsted guidance.

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Updated Ofsted School Inspection Handbook

Ofsted have updated the School Inspection handbook.

The handbook provides instructions and guidance for inspectors conducting inspections under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. It sets out what inspectors must do and what schools can expect, and provides guidance for inspectors on making their judgements.

Click HERE to download the updated handbook and HERE to download a copy of the handbook which highlights the new amendments.

Associated resources:

The framework for school inspection

Subsidiary guidance supporting the inspection of maintained schools and academies

Health & Safety Update

Click HERE to download the September edition of the afPE Health & Safety Update.

This update features the following items: Minibuses, Register of Aquatic Professionals (RAPS), Climbing & Busting the Myths.

Archive editions of previous updates are available to download within the members' area of the afPE website.

Please ensure you have a copy of the latest edition of Safe Practice in Physical Education & Sport (2012).

Safeguarding Update

Click HERE to download the September edition of the afPE Safeguarding Update.

This update features the following items:

. Sad case of Daniel Pelka . Using photographs of children . Levels of well-being . Child Protection System in Wales

Archive editions of previous updates are available to download within the members' area of the afPE website.

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It is with great pleasure that I write this ‘thank you' note to Jeanne Keay (as Chair) and Mike Jess (as editor of Research Matters) for their respective and significant contributions to the afPE research committee.

Both have served in times of change for PE and maintained a purposeful thought for the future while remembering the core values of our subject and its enduring aspiration that all young people learn to love and value physical activity. On behalf of the committee – and all those who know them – I wish them the very best in their future endeavours and ask them not to be strangers.

Given the gap that their departure has left, afPE is asking that any members who are interested in joining the research committee contact me in the first instance.

It is our intention to hold a research committee meeting within the next six weeks in Bedford (date to be confirmed with the committee) and hope to welcome some new members.

Finally, Research Matters within the termly publication - Physical Education Matters, is always looking for high quality research papers (especially practitioner research) and if you have some ideas for a paper for the Spring 2014 edition, then please contact me in the interim for more details.

Ashley Casey ([email protected] or @DrAshcasey)

Physical Education Matters

Although autumn is here, it feels more like spring for primary physical education and school sport. Refreshed by the recent rainfall of government funding, ideas for improving outcomes for children are budding in primary schools and school partnerships across England.

The autumn edition of Physical Education Matters will provide further guidance on how these buds might best be nurtured. However, to ensure all schools achieve healthy growth over the next two years, we would also like to share your plans for how you’ll be using the Primary Sport Premium.

What tips can the green-fingered share with less confident or experienced growers? And, as the year progresses, what is blossoming as a result of the added funding?

Please send in your stories, as and when you plan, review and evaluate, and we’ll feature them in the next few editions. Let us see how physical education and school sport flourish when schools’ fertile soil is enriched by government funding!

Similarly, as you buy your Commonwealth Games tickets and anticipate more British success on the world’s sporting stage, remember to let us know how you are using the ‘friendly games’ to inspire learners in and through physical education and sport.

With an increasing number of international readers of Physical Education Matters, and many schools having overseas links, what can British physical education and school sport learn from colleagues across the Commonwealth – and beyond?

We look forward to hearing from you. Contact: [email protected]

Carol Hawman and Andrew Frapwell, Co-editors of Physical Education Matters

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afPE Quality Mark – Validators required for the South East &

Following the previous recruitment of afPE Quality Mark Validators we now have vacancies in the South East of England and London.

Please evidence your experience against each of the criteria listed below:

Criteria:

. Physical Education specialist . Ofsted trained/Estyn trained (or equivalent) . Current or very recent school improvement experience . Previous relevant experience of validating awards to schools through self review and visits . Knowledge and understanding of current government strategies . Proven commitment to meet deadlines . Effective communication skills . Current driving licence . Access to internet/email facilities . Willingness to work as a Quality Mark Volunteer with travel expenses

If you meet the criteria please send your CV to Simon Leach ([email protected]) before 14th October. There will be an orientation day for all new Validators in January 2014.

Last chance to book on the afPE Course: 'Aiming for Outstanding Teaching'

This course is a must for all teachers of physical education who aspire to be outstanding. It is also suitable for coaches and other adults who support the delivery of physical education in schools. The course will be delivered by Eileen Marchant, former Chair of afPE.

Date: 30th September 2013.

Venue: The Welcome Centre, 47 Parkside, Coventry, CV1 2HG.

Outline programme:

. Establishing the outcomes of effective teaching . Exploring all the elements of effective teaching . Identifying the criteria for making judgements about effective teaching . Determining the impact on learning . Familiarisation with the Ofsted criteria and the professional standards . Developing observation skills and effective feedback techniques

Price: afPE Members = £95.00 and Non Members = £135.00.

Work and share with colleagues - book 3 places get 1 free. To take advantage of this special offer contact Sally on 01245 328 777.

Click HERE for more information and to book your place.

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The Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code Initiative 2014

The Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code initiative will build on the legacy of the 2012 Olympics; by encouraging children and young people to take part in sport and outdoor activities whilst being protected from the harmful effects of the sun.

Sunburn in childhood can greatly increase the likelihood of developing skin cancer in adulthood and even lead to the deadliest form of skin cancer melanoma. Melanoma is one of the fastest rising cancers to be diagnosed in young people and we should not ignore our responsibility to ensure that they are educated and protected. The Myfanwy Townsend Melanoma Research Fund will be launching the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code Initiative in 2014.

The charity will be working with the Association for Physical Education to create a free Resource Bank which will provide support to teachers, coaches and parents; but we can’t do this without your input; please take a few moments to click HERE to find out more and review the consultation document.

Let us know what you think by emailing Anna White at [email protected] in time for the 23rd October 2013 deadline.

Home Country & English Regions Update

afPE East Region: afPE East Region Workshop - Recognising ‘outstanding’ PE and Sport and how to deliver and evidence it

Date: 17th October 2013

Venue: Swavesey Village College, Cambridgeshire

Keynote Presenter:

We are pleased to announce that John Mitcheson HMI (Ofsted PE subject lead) will deliver a ‘themed’ keynote which will influence and help colleagues to ensure that they are planning for a consistent, high quality and ‘outstanding’ curriculum. John will also confirm what Ofsted will be looking for in making judgements on schools’ effective use of the PE and Sport Premium.

This is a two-part event: Option 1: Afternoon Workshops and Evening Keynote (2.30-6.30pm) Option 2: Evening Keynote and National Updates (5.00-7pm)

Click HERE to download a flyer which details the full programme.

How to register: To request a registration form please email [email protected]

Price:

Full-time students/trainees/retired: FREE!

Employed:

Option 1: £25 for afPE members and £35 for non-members Option 2: £15 for afPE members and £25 for non-members

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British Gymnastics Physical Education Teachers Trampoline Award Levels 1 and 2

Bookings now being taken for British Gymnastics Physical Education Teachers Trampoline Award Levels 1 and 2. afPE London Region and Harris , Greenwich are hosting this course on Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd, Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th November 2013 from 9.30am – 4.30pm each day.

All delegates must be qualified teachers of physical education, in their third or fourth year of training, a PGCE student, Schools Direct, a GT in training or an Overseas Trained PE teacher.

It is a practical course and delegates are responsible for their own lunch and refreshments on each of the days.

All delegates will be expected to attend on all days to achieve both levels of the award.

There are only 16 places available on this course across the 4 days.

The full course fee is £350.00 to include certification and BG resources.

Students, as described above, will receive a 20% discount (£280.00) and any afPE members will a receive 20% discount (£280.00). Students who are also afPE members will be charged (£210.00).

Click HERE for more information and to download the registration form.

Members’ News

afPE’s Immediate Past Chair, Dr Jeanne Keay has been appointed as the University of the West of Scotland’s new Vice-Principal (International) and Executive Dean, Faculty of Education, Health & Social Sciences. Jeanne, will take up her post in November. Congratulations and very well deserved from all of us at afPE.

Optimus Education’s 13th Annual PE & School Sports Conference

Date: 14th November

Venue: Aston Villa FC, Birmingham

Take this opportunity to attend fresh, inspiring practical workshops and come away invigorated and ready to implement new ideas right away.

These workshops will help you to:

. Cater for mixed-ability classrooms and support the learning of less and more-able pupils . Get fully up to date on national developments and prepare for Ofsted . Use technology to enhance assessment, learning and pupil engagement . Learn how to use PE to raise attainment across the whole school

Featuring award-winning practitioners and strategic expert speakers. For more information and to book, please visit www.oeconferences.com/PE13 afPE members receive a £30 discount! Please call Margaret on 0207 702 5286 for more details.

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Gillette Great Start Grants Applications Deadline

Are you an aspiring or amateur coach who wishes to further your coaching qualifications?

Make sure you apply for a Gillette Great Start grant via the brand's Facebook page. Applications close on the 30th September 2013 so you'll have to move fast.

The grants are part of Gillette’s ‘Great Start’ programme which celebrates the role of coaching and supports coaching excellence by offering coaching grants awarded through the scheme. 2013 is the second year of Gillette’s partnership with sports coach UK, re-affirming the brand’s promise to help support coaching development and invest in sporting legacy beyond London 2012.

For more information on Gillette's support please click HERE

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