Educational Settings

By developing an environment where activity, sport and inclusion are embedded into the daily lives of our children and young people (CYP), activity levels can increase and sport and physical activity can become a habit to foster healthy adult lives.

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Hertfordshire's Primary Schools' Sport and PE Conference 2025 “Energise, Engage, Empower“

Friday 10th January, University of Hertfordshire

The theme for this year's conference will focus on tackling inequality , physical literacy and youth engagement.

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   

The full day will comprise of keynote addresses including Emma Wiggs MBE Paralympics GB , Ali Oliver MBE , CEO Youth Sport Trust and Kate Thornton Bousfield CEO Association for Physical Education  followed by a choice of practical and theoretical workshops to learn more about the focus areas that are most relevant to their professional and school needs.

By attending the conference delegates will:

• Gain an awareness of topical and national agendas and challenges, offering insight and ideas on how they may be addressed in their own settings
• Gain a better understanding of the PE agenda in schools including Ofsted
• develop ideas for promoting activity, health, and wellbeing, including mental health in their school
• gain information regarding resources that can support the development of PE, Physical activity, and sport in their school
• be provided with opportunities to explore ways of engaging young people in physical activity
• discover local providers and organisations by wandering around the Marketplace Emporium
• be provided with a great opportunity to network with colleagues from across the county
• be more informed on how Herts Sport and Physical Activity Partnership, Youth Sport Trust, School Games Organisers and Herts for learning can support their school

 

Delegates can either attend for the full day £215 + Vat  or half day including lunch £150 + Vat

Primary PE Conference Programme 2025

 

To book a place:

Full ticket link: Hertfordshire's Primary Schools' Sport and PE Conference 2025 - Full Day Ticket

Half day ticket link: Hertfordshire's Primary Schools' Sport and PE Conference 2025 - Morning ONLY Ticket

 

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Hertfordshire School Games

The School Games aims to provide every child in year 3 to 13 across all educational settings with a positive experience in an environment where their motivation, competence and confidence are at the centre of the competition, removing barriers and improving access for those in greatest need. The School Games programme has evolved, concentrating on Tackling inequalities, Physical Literacy and Youth engagement.

To find out more on each area please see the pages below: 

Hertfordshire School Games

Hertfordshire School Game 2023-24 Competitions and Events

Hertfordshire School Games Values

How can my school get involved?

To get involved in your local School Games offer, don't hesitate to get in touch with your Local School Games Organiser.

Inclusion

Ensuring that all Young People have access to Inspiring, Accessible and Meaningful opportunities delivered through Physical Education, School Sport, and Physical Activity. Further resources, CPD and information can be found here

Headteacher Advocates

Each term, our Headteacher Advocate Group meets to discuss current issues, ideas, training requirements and planning of events. Consisting of 18 primary headteachers, they represent clusters of schools across the county and their insight is invaluable.