Ryan Ellis here, the founder and host of the PE Umbrella, a Primary Physical Education podcast and short blog that discusses all things PE. Interviewing inspiring practitioners from the primary education sector, I will be sharing the latest in excellent practice and discussing what makes PE and Sport such an important tool to engage and enhance the learning of children (across the curriculum) so they are ready to leave school with a solid platform to lead a healthy lifestyle and enjoy lifelong physical activity!
I will share insights into what makes the top practitioners of today tick, asking about their favourite PE resources, what activities are a must have in the locker for any teacher and success stories about WHAT REALLY WORKS!
All in all, the PE Umbrella is about inspiring YOU in YOUR own teaching practice and providing you with the tools, ideas and resources to take ACTION!
So come and join me under the PE Umbrella!
On The PE Umbrella podcast this week, I am joined by qualified primary school teacher, Sam Gregory.
Sam brings a unique and fresh perspective to the primary PE landscape having only recently qualifie…
This week I am joined under the umbrella by Senior Lecturer at Birmingham Newman University and author of the SHARP principles Dr Emma Powell.
During this episode we discuss, check and challenge all …
Joining me under the umbrella this week is head of PE, author of 'Is PE in crisis?' and co-author of the Primary Concept Curriculum, Lee Sullivan.
In this episode we unpick whether PE is in crisis an…
With me under the umbrella this week is educator, researcher and practitioner, specialising in physical development and movement in the Early Years, Dr Lala Manners.
Come and join us for a rich conve…
This week I am joined on The PE Umbrella podcast by PE specialist, Ben Shields. Ben has worked in the space for many years now and this has seen him teaching all over the world before now settling d…
Joining me under the umbrella this week is senior lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University and now repeat guest of the show, Sarah Williams.
On her first outing, Sarah gave us some of the shows most t…
This week on The PE Umbrella Podcast I am joined by Adrian Bethune to talk about all things Primary PE, Physical Activity and Wellbeing.
It was a pleasure speaking with Adrian as he opened up about…
On this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by PE teacher of 20 years, Head of student opportunities at International school in Kindom of Saudi Arabia and author of the book Happiness fac…
On this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by Leeds Beckett professor of PE, David Morley and professor of athletic development at the school of sport, Kevin Till.
In this episode we have…
Welcome back to The PE Umbrella podcast, your CPD on the go for ALL things Primary PE.
This week I am joined by lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, Dr Tom Van Rossum. In this episode we talk about…
Welcome to episode 220 of The PE Umbrella Podcast!
This week I am joined by primary school teacher and PE lead Mr Peter Harding.
On this episode we talk about life as a PE lead and class teacher, di…
Welcome to episode 219 of The PE Umbrella Podcast!
This week I am joined for a second time by the inspiring Mike Kuczala. In this episode we take a look into what it takes to become a 'peak performin…
Welcome to episode 218 of The PE Umbrella Podcast!
This week I am joined for a second time on the show by Mark Carter. Mark was first a guest in episode 184 so if you haven't listened to that yet, be…
Welcome to episode 217 and the return of The PE Umbrella Podcast!
This week I am joined by children's book author and leadership and education consultant Dr Beth Brown. In this episode we take a deep…
Welcome to episode 216 of The PE Umbrella Podcast!
This week I am joined by lecturer and researcher Rachael Jefferson-Buchanan.
On this bumper length episode, we dive into all things Primary PE with …
Welcome to episode 215 of The PE Umbrella Podcast!
This week I am joined by the co-founders of School Sport Psychology Helen Davis & Liz Barker In this episode we talk about the power of psychology b…
Welcome to episode 214 of The PE Umbrella Podcast!
This week I am joined by the headteacher of Water Primary and now a two-time guest of the show Chris Willan. His first appearance on the show back i…
Welcome to episode 213 of The PE Umbrella Podcast!
This week I am joined by the director of Moving Matters Rob Wilkinson.
On Rob's second PE Umbrella appearance we find out how he has evolved in the …
Welcome to episode 212 of The PE Umbrella Podcast!
This week I am joined by primary PE specialist teacher and PE lead Dan Brewer. It was a treat to sit down and talk with somebody who is on the fron…
Welcome to episode 211 of The PE Umbrella Podcast!
This week I am joined by the director of Dream Big sports and Active Education Co Dale Harris. On this episode, we learn more about Dale, what makes…