Hertfordshire Primary Schools PE Conference 2026

Welcome to the Hertfordshire Primary Schools PE Conference 2026

On this page you will find information and resources for delegates attending the conference on Friday 9 January 2026, at the University of Hertfordshire de Haviland campus, Hatfield, AL10 9EU.

The page will be updated regularly in the lead up to the conference - please check back regularly for the most up-to-date information.

Scroll to the bottom of this page for supporting documents and resources.

 

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Conference Details

The Hertfordshire Primary Schools' Sport & PE Conference 2026 is set to be like no other with many new workshops, an opening address and panel discussions from the following esteemed guests:

• David Clarke OBE - CEO Paralympics GB
• Dr Adam Dickinson-Shill - Research Associate, Loughborough University
• Ali Oliver MBE - CEO Youth Sport Trust
• Kate Thornton Bousfield - CEO Association for Physical Education.

Following the keynote sessions, there is a choice of practical and theoretical workshops to learn more about the focus areas that are most relevant to your professional and school needs. The theme of the conference is "Transformative Power of PE " - Supporting schools to be more inclusive with the increasing levels of need. It is the first flagship event in the calendar of the No Limits 2026 campaign - Hertfordshire Year of Disability Sport & Physical Activity.

The conference is aimed at:

• Headteachers
• All teachers, teaching assistants, coaches and instructors involved in the teaching of Physical Education, School Sport, and Physical activity
• SENCOs

Highlights and Benefits:

• Insight into National PE Agendas: Gain up-to-date knowledge on current challenges and Ofsted guidelines in school PE.
• Workshop Sessions: Tailor learning to your needs with practical and theoretical workshops on inclusivity, mental health, and student engagement.
• Marketplace: Connect with local providers and resources to enrich PE programmes.
• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues and explore support from Herts Sport & Physical Activity Partnership, and other local organisations.

 

Resources

This section contains links to the conference map and a detailed agenda.