Lesley Doughty

Passionate about developing young people through PE, Physical Activity and Sport. Specialises in writing, developing and delivering CPD and teaching resources.

[Association for Physical Education @afPE_PE]

🚨 Course Announcement 🚨

We are excited to present the Primary School Physical Education Specialism Course🎉

✨ This pilot event is available at a preferential rate and has limited spaces remaining – don’t miss out! ✨

📅 Event Dates (In-person):
👉Friday 10th October 2025
👉Friday 5th December 2025
👉Friday 23rd January 2026
👉Friday 13th March 2026
👉Friday 1st May 2026
👉Friday 5th June 2026

�� Venue: Garden Fields School, St Albans, AL3 5RL

This course is designed to help you develop expertise in delivering high-quality PE at primary school level. 🙌

🔗Secure your place today by scanning the QR code or visiting:
https://t.co/Bp5SpbNM57

#FutureOfPE #afPE

[BerkshireSchoolGames @BerkshireGames]

A great opening talk by Kate Thornton-Bousfield CEO @afPE_PE talking through what needs to change in the current curriculum, including the building of transferable life skills through the enjoyment of physical activity and building life long habits!

[Sport England @Sport_England]

From improving wellbeing to developing new skills 🤸‍♂️

Being active can provide wider benefits in addition to physical health.

[Active Matters @MattersActive]

Why The #EarlyYears Matter: Unlocking The Potential Through #Play: (Save The Children report) https://t.co/V2qwMTDbEr

[National Early Years Active Start Partnership @NEYASP_comms]

"What do you wish for in the #EarlyYears from 2025?
As NEYASP Chair, we emphasise the urgent need for strategic, long-term interventions to promote a culture of #physicalactivity from the earliest age"@HBattelley

+from Helen & NEYASP's policy recommend➡️ https://t.co/QQT4dYLWhg

[National Early Years Active Start Partnership @NEYASP_comms]

📢Exciting Announcement

Introducing NEYASP: the National Early Years Active Start Partnership! 🚀

Follow, share & connect w/us. Together, we can unite the #EarlyYears sector to ensure an active start for every child in the UK💫

#NEYASP #PhysicalActivity #Play #UnitedForChange

[Lesley Doughty @PEConsultancy]

We have a few places left for 2025-26. Please get in touch if interested.

[Association for Physical Education @afPE_PE]

It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 💚

A perfect time to prioritise self-care, support others, and break the stigma.

Here are 5 ways being active can boost your mental wellbeing ⬇️👟🧠

[Association for Physical Education @afPE_PE]

It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 💚

Physical activity isn’t just good for your body — it’s amazing for your mind too.

Move more, stress less, feel better.

[Association for Physical Education @afPE_PE]

Kate Thornton-Bousfield (afPE CEO) said...

“afPE are delighted to be a supporting delivery partner of Inclusion 2028, working with others to create opportunities for inclusive practice to be developed within Physical education. It is important that every child has a positive experience of physical education and this starts with ensuring physical education meets the needs of learners and practitioners are supported in developing their pedagogical practices.”

[Association for Physical Education @afPE_PE]

📢 Join @educationgovuk, @afPE_PE, @YouthSportTrust & @Swim_England on 12 June, 16:00–17:15 for an online session on the new mandatory digital reporting form for the Primary PE & Sport Premium.

🔗 Practical tips, demos & Q&A
📍 Zoom | Don’t miss it!
 https://t.co/zPcc4g0GjM

[Association for Physical Education @afPE_PE]

It’s #WalkToSchoolWeek! 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

Walking to school helps children build navigational skills, gain independence, and let off steam before the day begins.

Small steps, big benefits! 👣 #ActiveTravel #HealthyHabits

[Association for Physical Education @afPE_PE]

📅 Fri 27 June 2025 | 9:30–4:00 | Edmonton

Unlocking Children's Potential Through Movement 🧠💪

Many children face motor challenges that affect confidence & engagement. Join us to explore early solutions & school-based screening.
https://t.co/JMmmKsZOuR

[Association for Physical Education @afPE_PE]

afPE is delighted to be at @10DowningStreet supporting the @BlackSwimAssoc this World #DrowningPrevention Day, particularly as water safety & swimming are statutory elements of the PE National Curriculum 🌊

💧Anyone can drown, but no one should💧

@suewilkinson13 | @ed_accura

[Association for Physical Education @afPE_PE]

afPE’s statement following the release of the updated School Sport and Activity Action Plan ⤵️

https://t.co/W1cbhhXVMi

[Association for Physical Education @afPE_PE]

If you missed the @Ofstednews webinar from @Hanna_Miller_PE focusing on #physicaleducation, use the link below:

🔹‘Physical Education | Subject Curriculum Insights for Primary & Secondary Teachers and Leaders’🔹

A must watch 👇
https://t.co/VJ4Glzct3a

[Lesley Doughty @PEConsultancy]

@loosefest reports people turned away saying its cancelled. Is this true???

[Lesley Doughty @PEConsultancy]

@TicketmasterUK @TicketmasterCS @taylorswift13 Done that but getting kicked out when near front of queue for Taylor Swift tickets????

[Lesley Doughty @PEConsultancy]

@IBSAGames2023 will the Games be televised in the UK?

[Lesley Doughty @PEConsultancy]

Excellent news!!

[Association for Physical Education @afPE_PE]

🔥Breaking News🔥

🔵 PE & Sport Premium extended for 2 years
🟣 2hrs (minimum) of curriculum PE
🟢 SGO funding extended for 2 years
🟡 Equal access to sports in schools
🔴 £57 million for opening school sports facilities
🟤 New Premium reporting tool

https://t.co/DbbpwfRnMv