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National Head of Physical Education Conference

Conference

Tuesday 9 February 2027 Summer Fields School, Oxford

Conference Description

Physical education is at a historic crossroads. With the new national curriculum on the horizon, for first teaching in September 2028, the rollout of the enhanced PE and school sport network and the embedding of the statutory enrichment framework, the subject is being radically redefined. The challenge for schools is to translate national policy into transformative and impactful change within
each unique school community. This year’s Conference will enable Heads of PE to achieve clarity of purpose and direction and to effectively lead transition in their own setting.

PROGRAMME
National Policy Landscape and Curriculum Change: Updates from the DfE reforms
Professor Liz Durden-Myers & Will Swaithes

Inclusion: Overcoming neurodiversity and other barriers
Simon Scarborough and Lou Hacking

Curriculum: Understanding the requirements of the new National Curriculum
Professor Liz Durden-Myers & Will Swaithes

Assessment: Moving from sport-specific grading -to tracking multi-domain growth

Pedagogy: OAA, Dance and game-based approaches
Michelle Manby, Jackie Brookes & Lee Sullivan

Understanding Maturation: The influence on performance and competition
Gemma Parry & Dan Elias

Examination PE: Maximising pupil outcomes across GCSE, A-Level and vocational pathways.
Jackie Brookes & Lee Sullivan

Conference Features

Conference runs 10.00am - 3.30pm, includes lunch and notes

Booking options

National Head of Physical Education Conference

From £239.00

Tuesday 9th February 2027
Summer Fields School, Oxford
with Will Swaiths
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Frequently Asked Questions

: Cancellations require a minimum of 14 days' notice. Cancelling within 14 days of the event incurs a fee, £30 per person for online courses and webinars, or £100 per person (per day, for multi-day events) for in-person courses. Cancelling within 48 hours of the event is charged at the full price. If ICE Education has to cancel or change a course, we'll try to rebook you onto the same or a similar course, if that's not possible, you'll be refunded in full.
: The same cancellation policy applies (see above) — let us know as soon as possible. Cancelling with at least 14 days' notice avoids a cancellation fee.
: Recordings of webinars remain available to book attendees for 48 hours after the live session, after which they're no longer accessible.
: A School Subscription gives up to 5 colleagues from your school access to the course from 5 separate devices, for one discounted rate rather than booking individually.
: Yes, schools can reclaim the VAT on all ICE Education courses. VAT invoices are provided regardless of which payment method you choose.

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