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Lesley Doughty

@PEConsultancy

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

Joined December 2017
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🚨 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: afpe.org.uk/events/EventDeta… #FutureOfPE #afPE
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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!
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From improving wellbeing to developing new skills 🤸‍♂️ Being active can provide wider benefits in addition to physical health.
Infographic by Sport England highlighting benefits of physical activity. Text states, "Physical activity is not only good for your body, but it's also great for your mind." Icons depict mental clarity, energy boost, achievement, tension release, confidence gain, and social opportunities.

ALT Infographic by Sport England highlighting benefits of physical activity. Text states, "Physical activity is not only good for your body, but it's also great for your mind." Icons depict mental clarity, energy boost, achievement, tension release, confidence gain, and social opportunities.

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Why The #EarlyYears Matter: Unlocking The Potential Through #Play: (Save The Children report) savethechildren.org.uk/blogs…
Save the Children UK | Why The Early Years Matter: Unlocking Potential Through Play

Save the Children UK | Why The Early Years Matter: Unlocking Potential Through Play

Why the Early Years MatterOur early years of life are an unparalleled period of growth and discovery, where brain development accelerates at a remarkable rate. During early childhood, every interac...

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"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➡️ linkedin.com/posts/helen-bat…
Such a thoughtful provocation: What do you wish for in the Early Years from 2025? As chair of...

Such a thoughtful provocation: What do you wish for in the Early Years from 2025? As chair of...

Such a thoughtful provocation: What do you wish for in the Early Years from 2025? As chair of NEYASP, National Early Years Active Start Partnership we emphasise the urgent need for strategic,...

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📢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
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We have a few places left for 2025-26. Please get in touch if interested.
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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 ⬇️👟🧠
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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.
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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.”
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The Government has today announced the launch of Inclusion 2028, a programme to improve access to PE and school sport for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities .🙌 Read more here: youthsporttrust.org/news-lis… #InclusionLive #Inclusion2028 @ParalympicsGB @Swim_England @AllForActivity @nasen_org
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📢 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!  youthsporttrust.org/school-s…
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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
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📅 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. afpe.org.uk/events/EventDeta…
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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
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afPE’s statement following the release of the updated School Sport and Activity Action Plan ⤵️ afpe.org.uk/physical-educati…
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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 👇 afpe.org.uk/physical-educati…
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‘Curriculum and Subject Leadership’ The 🆓 webinar by @Ofstednews is available to watch, which includes @Hanna_Miller_PE exploring some key messages from the #PE research review 👩‍💻 afpe.org.uk/physical-educati…
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Excellent news!!
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🔥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 afpe.org.uk/physical-educati…
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🔥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 afpe.org.uk/physical-educati…
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Thank you to everyone who has got in touch about my PE as a core subject in schools debate - your support is really appreciated! 📖 Read more about at bit.ly/PECORESUBJECT 📺 Tune in to watch at bit.ly/WATCHPEDEBATE
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Considering a career in PE teaching or primary teaching with a PE specialism? We are hosting online & face to face information sessions between 5 & 7pm on 30th March & 27th April. Get in touch to find out more info or register your interest! [email protected] Pls retweet
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