Chris Wilde

Leading Primary PE Specialist & Consultant in NI | Primary School Teacher | 15+ Years Teaching Experience | PR & Social Media Lead | Coach at @BallymenaUtdYA

[Chris Wilde @MrWildePE]

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

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[Chris Wilde @MrWildePE]

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. 🤝🚀

[Chris Wilde @MrWildePE]

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... 👇

[Chris Wilde @MrWildePE]

🤸@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.

[Chris Wilde @MrWildePE]

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.

[Education Authority @Ed_Authority]

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: https://t.co/eNO7o91tkr

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

[Education Authority @Ed_Authority]

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: https://t.co/LaAS4rXR45

[Chris Wilde @MrWildePE]

@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! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[Chris Wilde @MrWildePE]

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[Education Authority @Ed_Authority]

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: https://t.co/HbIz4mzZLT

#PrimaryPE #SupportingLearning #EATV #CCEA #TeacherDevelopment #PEresources

[Chris Wilde @MrWildePE]

@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.

[Chris Wilde @MrWildePE]

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.

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[Chris Wilde @MrWildePE]

🎉 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

👉 https://t.co/nGgxbRIqvr

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[Chris Wilde @MrWildePE]

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.

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[Chris Wilde @MrWildePE]

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

[Chris Wilde @MrWildePE]

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

[Association for Physical Education @afPE_PE]

🚨 Big news from afPE! 🚨

Delighted to see the first of our 'afPE approved curriculum resources' gaining their status. The work that has gone into the resources to support the delivery of high quality PE is phenomenal.

Head teachers and PE leads can use any of the afPE approved curriculum resources with confidence knowing that they meet high level criteria. They can now decide which is the best fit for them and their learners.

👏 A huge step forward in supporting schools with trusted, high-quality PE resources.

#FutureOfPE #ApprovedCurriculumResource #afPE

[Chris Wilde @MrWildePE]

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.

[Pivotal @pivotalpolicy]

"PE provides a knowledge rich space in schools for young people to learn and grow together". A new guest blog on Pivotal Platform from Dr Julie Stirrup (@LboroSSEHS) & Dr Shirley Gray (@shirley_MHSE). https://t.co/hVDRmrUvCi