Chris Wilde

Grateful for the opportunity to meet with Northern Ireland’s Minister for Education @MMcIlveenDUP, @JimAllister & @paulfrewDUP this afternoon to discuss Physical Education provision in NI primary schools. @Education_NI @Ed_Authority @CCEA_info @ETI_news @afPE_PE 1/3

Both provide a platform to influence policy, curriculum design & the development of meaningful learning opportunities & experiences at a critical time for education in NI. I’m excited for the chance to collaborate with colleagues & stakeholders to make a meaningful impact. 🤝🚀

🤸@CCEA_info Subject Advisory Group (2026–2029) – Physical Education, Sports Science & Active Leisure Pleased to once again support the design, development & delivery of CCEA specifications, curriculum areas & qualifications that align with key educational priorities.

Thrilled to share some exciting news! 🎉 I’m delighted to announce two new appointments that reflect my ongoing commitment to advancing #PhysicalEducation, School Sport & Physical Activity (Active Learning) in Northern Ireland... 👇

This afternoon I was at @stranbelfast delivering a session on ‘Leadership in Learning & Teaching – Physical Education’ with Year 3 BEd Primary students specialising in PE. Grateful to @jgardiner17 for the opportunity to contribute to the students’ learning and development.

Looking for #SEN support for PE. Check out EA's new featured module PE in the Primary School. Hear how 3 PE coordinators ensure inclusion during PE: ow.ly/zeR450Xhriv You can also access a wide range of PE resources developed by CCEA and the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST), Oide, and the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). #PrimaryPE #SupportingLearning #EATV #CCEA #TeacherDevelopment #PEresources

PE Coordinators from Fourtowns Primary School, Pond Park Primary and St John the Baptist Primary School, Belfast have been instrumental in the development of PE resource material for primary schools. These interview clips provide guidance and examples of effective practice for teachers seeking to enhance their delivery of PE. They cover the following areas of development: •Vision and Strategy •Lesson Planning to Ensure Breadth and Balance. •Learning and Teaching •Inclusion •Assessment and Progression •Teacher Professional Learning •Resources and Accommodation •Community Links and External Partners •CCEA Resources and Support 👉 Explore now: ow.ly/yFVg50Xb04r

@dublinmarathon - you have humbled me. That was tough going. But I’m proud to be a 2x marathon finisher, having only started running back in January. 🏅🏅 The island of Ireland - conquered in 2025. Mainland bound in 2026. @BrightonMarathn and @Marathon_Mcr, here I come! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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@Ed_Authority @Education_NI @CCEA_info This recognition is a testament to the hard work of the pupils and staff at Fourtowns PS, as well as the value of embedding high-quality PE within the primary curriculum. I’m proud to have contributed to this resource and to the professional development of colleagues across NI.

The EA in collaboration with the @Education_NI and @CCEA_info are delighted to highlight a new featured module within the Supporting Learning Website: PE in the Primary School. This fantastic resource features video interviews with primary PE coordinators from Fourtowns Primary School, Pond Park Primary and St John the Baptist Primary School, Belfast, as they share their experiences of leading, managing and delivering PE in their primary settings. You can also access a wide range of PE resources developed by CCEA and the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST), Oide, and the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). 👉 Explore now: supporting-learning.com/pe #PrimaryPE #SupportingLearning #EATV #CCEA #TeacherDevelopment #PEresources

This recognition is a testament to the hard work of our pupils and staff, as well as the value of embedding high-quality PE within the primary curriculum. I’m proud to have contributed to this resource and to the professional development of colleagues across NI. (7/7)

Teachers deliver a holistic, Physical Literacy-informed curriculum, where pupils are valued and celebrated across all domains. The STEP principle is applied to adapt activities to meet the needs of all pupils, ensuring inclusion, engagement and success for all. (6/7)

🎉 I’m delighted that Fourtowns Primary School has been featured in the @Ed_Authority’s @SupportLearnNI Module on #PhysicalEducation in the Primary School. @afPE_PE 👉 supporting-learning.com/pe (1/7)

@CCOrienteering @_beyondphysical @NI_Teachers Thriving 💙 - even in the wind & rain! 💨🍃🌧️

@MrWildePE @_beyondphysical @NI_Teachers Thanks Chris 👏 We’re proud to support Fourtowns PS helping pupils in Northern Ireland thrive through high-quality active learning and OAA

Proud that Fourtowns PS & I work with @_beyondphysical & @CCOrienteering, flying the flag in Northern Ireland. Their curriculum resources & training bring real quality & depth to our PESSPA offering, impacting holistic learning and wellbeing throughout our school. @NI_Teachers

PE in NI primaries needs reflection and change. The current curriculum encourages a holistic, cross subject approach, yet its narrow sport focus keeps PE sport-driven, not learner-driven - limiting how it meets all learners’ needs. Done differently, PE could offer so much more.