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Why teach gymnastics in primary school?

Aspire-Ed

Here we break down that impact and take a closer look at why gymnastics is an essential sport to teach in primary school. Teaching gymnastics develops key physical skills. If you’re looking for a sport that covers just about all of the physical skills that children need to develop, gymnastics is your answer.

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Memorable moments from The Active Primary Schools Conference 2022

Aspire-Ed

The Active Primary Schools Conference took place on 25 th November 2022 and was the biggest conference to date. Over 90 primary school PE teachers, senior leaders, business managers and governors booked to join us at Millennium Point, all on a mission to boost their PE, school sport and physical activity offering.

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Primary PE and School Sport Premium 2023

The PE Hub

The Primary PE and Sport Premium is a government initiative that aims to improve the quality of physical education (PE) and sport in primary schools in England. The initiative was introduced in 2013, and since then, schools have received significant additional funding to help them enhance their PE and sports provision.

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Encouraging greater sport participation

Learning Through Sport

There is substantial evidence of many psychological, physical, and social health benefits of participation in sport across the lifespan, including that participation in sport is associated with improved psychological and social health benefits above other forms of leisure time physical activity for children and adolescents.

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Practical workshop: Outdoor Adventurous Activities

Aspire-Ed

Activities are based on problem solving and team building, and can be adapted by theme or ability. Activities can be used to focus on elements in Physical Education, PSHE and Citizenship. All activities are currently used in schools successfully and can be adapted. What is The Active Primary Schools Conference?