with Chris Dossett, Chair of PADSIS
Over the past three years Chris Dossett has had had the privilege of visiting a wide range of schools and spending time with Directors of Sport, PE departments and senior leaders who are doing outstanding work in challenging times.
These visits have provided valuable insights into what great school sport looks like today — from leadership and culture to participation, performance and purpose.
In this webinar Chris will share the key lessons he has taken from these visits: the ideas that are working, the challenges colleagues are navigating and the practical approaches that are helping schools create environments where every pupil can thrive through sport and physical activity.
If you are a Director of Sport, Deputy Head, Head of PE or school leader interested in strengthening your sports programme, this session will provide practical ideas, fresh perspective and reassurance that across our community there is real optimism, creativity and commitment to keep improving what we do for young people.
Chair of PADSIS
Chris Dossett is the current Chair of the Professional Association of Directors of Sport in Independent Schools (PADSIS), working with schools across the country to stimulate modern, integrated sports programmes. He has over thirty years teaching experience, including Director of Sport posts at Pangbourne College, The Portsmouth Grammar School, Uppingham and Solihull.
A Guide for Experienced Directors of Sport: Addressing Contemporary Issues
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Thursday 3rd December 2026
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with Chris Dossett
Monday 1st February 2027
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Monday 14th June 2027
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Webinar 2027
with Chris Dossett
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