Education On Fire - Sharing creative and inspiring learning in our schools

This is a short mini season special at the start of 2019 as we focus on the launch of our Primary Music on Fire membership site. We are just 1 month away from giving a small number of teachers the opportunity to join us for the beta launch where you will get an exclusive first look at what courses we have to offer and gain access to Carol Aveyard and I as we support you to embed music in your school.    Primary Music on Fire  Taking the fear out of teaching music by giving you the step by step skills and ongoing support to produce lifelong musical memories for you, your school and your pupils.  Are you a teacher who wants to create or develop music in your school?  Do you need support and resources?  Do you need CPD and a private forum of like-minded teachers to bounce ideas around with professional insights? Do you want to know multiple ways to document what you create and how to include everyone into fun music making classes whatever their needs or abilities? Do you need this without the cost of employing an extra full-time member of staff? If the answer is yes and you want to create an environment for your pupils to thrive through the gift of music, Carol Aveyard & Mark Taylor invite you to join us in this Primary Music Membership. www.educationonfire.com/primary-music/ Show Sponsor National Association for Primary Education Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.

Thank you for a wonderful 2018 and I can’t wait to share more creative and inspiring learning with you in 2019.

Mark Taylor rounds up this PE and Sport season 5. He reminds us of previous episodes that focused on dance from the ‘Music & the Arts’ season 4 which can support and enhance your PE provision and  gives us an insight into what to expect in the coming weeks. Here are the links to each episode in this season. 071: Physical Education – Season 5 Launch Show 072: The PE Umbrella with Ryan Ellis 073: The PE Specialist with Ben Landers 074: Create Development with John Parsons 075: Skills4Sport with Alex Dunn 076: Headteacher view of PE 077: Character building PE with Jim Harte 056: One Dance UK with Claire Somerville – Head of Children & Young People’s Dance 045-use-movement-dance-enhance-topic-work-alison-swann/   Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live. For more information click here

Jim Harte is Physical Education Teacher at Cypress Woods Elementary School in Palm Harbor, FL. Jim has over 37 years coaching and teaching experience. His programs have been recognized for Creativity and Innovation in PE and Recess. Jim’s personal coaching and teaching philosophy is to develop the whole individual with a special emphasis on sound fundamentals and a principled foundation. Jim has held a Florida teaching certificate for over 35 years. He has taught in both public and private schools. Physical Education programs created by Jim have won three international character-development awards and Jim was featured as a speaker at the Character Education Partnership International Character Forum in San Francisco in 2010. Jim has won several “Teacher of the Year” and “Coach of the Year” awards.   Jim earned a BS in Physical Education in 1980 from Quincy University in Quincy, IL. Over the years he has obtained numerous coaching licenses including USSF A and NSCAA Advanced National Diploma as well as a KNVB coaching certificate obtained in Holland. Further training includes the FranklinCovey Seven Habits signature training as well as FranklinCovey “Leader in Me” educational development training. This combination of soccer, education, and character training and experience makes Jim unique. Jim Harte has a 36-year high school coaching career. He holds several FHSAA coaching records including most state championships (6), best coaching record in Final Four games (15-5), and most games coached (913). His career coaching record is 554-259-100 (Wins-Losses-Draws) Numerous young people have been helped into college, pro, and international playing careers by Harte. He has also mentored many players that now have established coaching and teaching careers. Jim is Founder and President of Marauder Soccer Camp, Inc – founded in 1981. He is a member of the Clearwater Central Catholic High School Hall of Fame. Jim has been a fixture on the Tampa Bay youth soccer scene for almost four decades. He is currently works for the West Florida Flames. Prior to Flames Jim spent almost 20 years in leadership roles in several other local soccer clubs. Jim was on the FYSA ODP State Coaching staff for many years including serving as state team head coach as well as instructor for state F, E, and D License courses. He is currently TOPS soccer Director for West Florida Flames Eastlake. In July, 2018 the Tampa Bay Times named Jim Harte one of the top 50 coaches in Tampa Bay history – all sports, all levels. Jim was selected #19. Jim Harte’s Marauder Soccer Camps   3 Schools of Character awards: We won 3 International Awards – 2009, 2010, and 2011.  These were programs I created modeled after practices we were using in my summer soccer camp: 2009 – The Clipboard and The List: http://character.org/schools-of-character/promising-practices-overview/promising-practices-award-winners/winners-list/2009-2/cypress-woods-elementary-school/ 2010 – The Student-Led 10-Minute Talk: http://character.org/schools-of-character/promising-practices-overview/promising-practices-award-winners/winners-list/2010-2/cypress-woods-elementary-school/ 2011 – The Alliance: http://character.org/schools-of-character/promising-practices-overview/promising-practices-award-winners/winners-list/2011-2/cypress-woods-elementary-school/

Peter Cansell is my resident education expert. He has great experience of teaching PE in primary schools, as well as being responsible for how it was integrated into his school when he was a Headteacher. Peter has been in education professionally for 35 years, teaching in middle schools in Oxford, doing advisory work, teaching higher education and as a Primary Headteacher at Harwell Primary School. He retired from that post in September 2014, but has continued as Chair of OPHTA (Oxfordshire Primary Headteachers’ Association), was elected to become Chair of the National Network of Chairs of Headteachers’ Groups in June 2014 and was delighted to have become a NAPE council member. He serves on the editorial board for Primary First and now holds the post Information Officer. In January of 2015 he co-founded the Oxford School of Thought, an independent education think tank. He is a trustee and chairs the management committee of another charity, Full Circle, which is well regarded for its ground breaking intergenerational work.   Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live. For more information click here

      Alex Dunn talks to me about how his experience of teaching PE in schools relates to sport in the community. Skills4Sport is an established company providing lessons, courses, camps and club facilities in the Northamptonshire area. Running Roade Tennis Club and Nighthawks Badminton Club gives Alex Dunn the ideal base to promote both sports. Whether you are a complete beginner or an established player, there is always something to learn. Both Clubs provide fun friendly sport with club nights, camps for kids and tours for the adults. In addition to tennis and badminton facilities, Skills4Sport run first aid courses, strength / conditioning courses, LTA teacher training and a variety of non sports specific coaching courses. Courses First Aid Basic first aid– sports leaders Level 2 – Emergency First Aid at Work (1-day course), requirement for sports coaches Level 3 – First Aid at Work (3-day course & refresher course) Refresher training Mini Medics(first aid for primary school children) Tailored course based on your needs and requirements Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Primary school teacher training – scheme of work and ideas on teaching tennis in a primary school Secondary school teacher training – scheme of work and ideas on teaching tennis in a secondary school Cardio tennis – high energy tennis actions, drills and games to music Tennis leaders – 14yr and above Fundamental movement course– aimed at level 1 & 2 sports coaches, university sports students Coaching courses Non sports specific coaching courses – Other providers may be used to assist in delivery of these courses Sports psychology Lesson delivery and ideas Multiskills Speed work and agility exercises www.skills4sport.com www.northamptonbadmintonclub.com www.efawcourses.co.uk   Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live. For more information click here

Create Development  Creating positive relationships with physical activity for life. Create Development are redefining what’s possible for PE, Sport and physical activity through a new, positive and inclusive culture. Their innovative training and resources support primary schools, families and communities to transform the culture of physical activity. Their unique, inclusive approaches create habits and develop essential behaviours, physical literacy, emotional and thinking skills in EVERY child.   John Parsons – Director of Innovation for PE and Sport Following four years at Chelsea Football Club, John went on to do a Joint Honours degree in History and Politics at Nottingham University. This was followed by a scholarship in the United States where he combined academia and sport by playing and coaching University football whilst gaining a M.Sc. in Primary Education. Following seven years in teaching and coaching, John went on to become Sports Coach UK’s London Regional Manager, their National Lead for Multi-skills and Fundamental Movement Skills and a FA Coach Educator. At Create, he has led nationally on developing products and solutions, including FUNS for everyone, Raising the Bar and the acclaimed real PE programme and has now taken on the role of Director of Innovation. As an outstanding Tutor and facilitator, John has contributed to the development of thousands of teachers and coaches. www.createdevelopment.co.uk Twitter: Create_Dev Instagram: create_development Facebook: Create Development page  

Ben Landers – The PE Specialist Ben started this website ThePEspecialist.com in 2014 in an effort to provide an amazing resource for teachers.  He has a passion for kids and teaching quality physical education lessons that will empower students to be the best they can be.  Being a PE teacher is such a great opportunity to have a positive impact on the kids that you teach, but his hope is to also impact more students through providing resources and ideas to teachers. The reason he started The PE Specialist is to share knowledge, inspire teachers, add value to the Phys Ed community and help solve some of the problems that teachers are struggling with in schools today. Ben Landers is a K-12 certified Physical Education teacher and has been teaching K-5th PE since 2007.  He has completed National Board Certification in PE and also has a Masters in Education from Southern Wesleyan University and a Masters in Educational Leadership from University of South Carolina.  Ben also serves as a Clinical Model Teacher for the University of South Carolina, helping to mentor future Physical Education teachers as part of their graduation requirement. Social Links:  Youtube The Blog Twitter Instagram Facebook Contact: https://www.thepespecialist.com/contact  Resource mentions: https://www.donorschoose.org/ twitter hashtags #physed #pegeeks The P.E Umbrella   Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live. For more information click here

Todays guest is Ryan Ellis from The PE Umbrella Podcast Ryan is a primary school teacher and provides P.E teacher training in the UK. His experience also includes football coaching in the USA and he is the founder of The PE Umbrella Podcast. The 4 Umbrellas make up the backbone of what The PE Umbrella represents and stands for. The Blue Umbrella – Physical Domain The Green Umbrella – Cognitive (thinking) Domain The Red Umbrella – Social Domain The Purple Umbrella – Affective (emotional) Domain “…It was in one of my early interviews with Bob Knipe that we hit on the topic of WHY I chose the name ‘The PE Umbrella’ for my podcast.  My response was simply that PE covers so many aspects of life and skills, it was an Umbrella term for many things.  Bob went one better than me.  He suggested that he had imagined the term as a metaphor. An Umbrella that children, and later adults would carry with them through their lives, containing skills and knowledge that protect them from the world around them and situations they may find themselves in, as a real umbrella shelters an individual from the rain. Later, while mulling over this concept, I took it one step further, and instead of an umbrella that simply protects them, it is one they always add skills to, and can choose when to use these skills to tackle the world around them head on! And so the 4 umbrellas was born.  Each Umbrella representing one of the four domains of learning. I see Physical Education as being at the forefront of the education & development of all children.  The Physical has never been/nor should ever be in my eyes the sole focus of a great Physical Education program.  Lessons can and should use purposeful questioning that enables the children to reflect on WHAT they are doing, WHY they are doing it and HOW they will know they have achieved it.  Almost every activity has the potential to explore all 4 of these Umbrellas, and the resources at the PE Umbrella explain just how the same activity can lend itself to learning in any of the four domains, whether you choose to focus solely on one or touch upon a number of them, well, thats entirely up to you.  After-all, YOU are the teacher and YOU know your students the best!” Contact Details www.peumbrella.com https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/pe-umbrella-podcasting-all-things-primary-physical/id1048455898?mt=2 Twitter @ryansporting Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peumbrella/ Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live. For more information click here

Welcome to the launch of season 5. In this series we will be focusing on physical education and sport in primary schools. We will include: Free & paid resources from our guests A specialist P.E podcast A membership site County coaches and how to utilise the local community Teacher training We also discuss how Education on Fire has become a podcast network with 3 shows, my new Primary Music on Fire membership site and our new sponsor NAPE. 1. Education on Fire Podcast. Themed seasons for teachers focusing on creative and inspiring learning in our schools. 2. Learning on Fire. The most important learning and educational moments that shaped the lives of fulfilled/successful people living with a sense of purpose, meaning and significance. 3. National Association for Primary Education (NAPE). How can this organisation support you? -Primary Music on Fire. My new music membership site designed to support teachers create, build and embed music in their school. Find out everything you need to know at www.EducationOnFire.com