Mr James PE

@Planet_PE The new spec has been a disaster since it’s launch, the OCR training has been poor, so many questions have been left unanswered, the exemplar work has caused real confusion, the moderation is inconsistent and the course allows for no creativity from the students or the teachers.

Really interested if the area any CNAT sport studies teachers that are enjoying the course with year 11? Seen on various groups that moderation is a real issue. The examplars are updated but I feel makes it more stressful.

@Mrjrputman @Planet_PE @PEScholar @peclassroom @ibt_travel Thank you, do you know which resort you went to?

@PE871 @Planet_PE @PEScholar @peclassroom We took 66 pupils and 10 staff to Austria with @ibt_travel. We had 60 beginners. Location, provider and instructors were outstanding. I can’t recommend them enough.

Looking to relaunch our school ski trip for 2025, any recommendations for European ski resorts for schools. Most students will be beginners so not fussed about huge ski areas! Also, any companies you would recommend? @Planet_PE @PEScholar @peclassroom

@Prisca1964 @whartonswords @louisetickle In my experience of being involved in both European and USA ski trips, in the USA, the ski tuition is better, health and safety is better, the food is better for kids, flying instead of 24 hour coach is better, no chance of getting alcohol, New York stopover is a great experience

Another school trip letter arrives - this time to Iceland. For £1280. Do schools have any concept of the cost of living crisis that has engulfed the country?

Surely there can’t be many/if any schools out there that still allow mobile phones?

The average person racing against Usain Bolt

@MrAngovePE Chamonix?

CNAT Sports Studies R056/187 outdoor activities #paragliding

Strong stats!

@WannaTeachPE We double up in the event of bad weather, exams on in sports hall and if a teacher is off sick/at a fixture. Sometimes it won’t happen for weeks, currently it’s happening regularly due to frozen field/icy playground. Not ideal, but all active and learning!

Secondary School PE Teachers, how often is a PE lesson in your school a ‘Double Up’ lesson?

A hugely important research report published today - 3x50mins of physical activity a week reduces depression in young people by one third. I ask again… please can we base policy on evidence thetimes.co.uk/article/school…

@WannaTeachPE Try to avoid as much as poss. But we often have to double up if…….PE teacher off school eg sick/CPD/running a fixture or event, weather is really bad, loss of facilities to exams or if member of the team just needs a break/bit of extra time for whatever reason.

% of Secondary PE lessons in your school that are ‘Doubled Up’?

Japan… winners on and off the pitch. This was their dressing room after beating Germany.

@RogersHistory Not being left alone to just do your job!

What's the most challenging part of teaching? Often ppl say 'the other adults'! What do you say?

@jrpehero We haven’t paid a referee for about 12 years. Unfortunately we have to referee our own games, too much hassle for us getting an external ref in. We referee each other’s in the dept (2 members of staff) this means double the extra curricular workload though!

Do any of you have problems with paying officials for school football? School insisting on invoices, most (probably all) refs are, understandably, looking for cash in hand… Any solutions out there?!

@Planet_PE We were trying to mark an assignment tonight (Sport Science). Felt like we were guessing what was needed to get what particular mark….a totally unfair position to be in for teachers, has this new spec been rushed through? It’s a disgrace and needs simplifying

Is anyone teaching the new CNAT course? A massive lack of specimen materials at the mo!

@MrsNQC_PE We have started allowing students to exchange boots for a bigger size of similar condition, this means they technically only have to buy 1 pair for 5 years of school. Working well so far!

Sports direct, Decathlon, is there anywhere else cheaper than these places for football boots? #PEteacher #helpinghand #supportingstudents

@Mr_L3v3rt0n @WannaTeachPE Don’t compare yourself to what you read/see on twitter!

What’s your biggest advice for a young PE teacher starting their career? #PhysEd

@Down_with_PE @Lee_Sullivan85 Unfortunately we don’t have such a position in the UK, PE and sport is all lumped together usually with very little staff who cover a bit of everything.

@Lee_Sullivan85 Whenever I speak to parents at beginning of year regarding #PhysEd , I make it explicitly clear that questions regarding after school activities/sports are to be directed to Athletic Director at an alternative time.

School Open evening PE reflection: Only questions asked by parents about PE provision was around extra-curricular teams/clubs. Follow up q’s for Twitter: - Is this what parents judge a good PE dept on? - do other subjects get questions only on what happens outside of lessons?

@PE__MrA @crulePE @Jadiied @becky_bridges @OCR_PhysEd Agreed……a mess!

@crulePE @Jadiied @becky_bridges @OCR_PhysEd Check the exemplar but yes it’s a mess

@crulePE @Jadiied @becky_bridges @OCR_PhysEd I honestly don’t understand how this specification has been approved, it’s so unnessarily confusing and complicated in what it’s asking for from the students. Hopefully we will muddle our way through it!

@Jadiied @becky_bridges @OCR_PhysEd I’m finding it confusing to actually understand what is being asked for students on the assignment for Principles of training