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Swim:ED’s impact showcased in latest afPE publication
We are thrilled to share some exciting news. Our innovative Swim:ED programme is featured in the Spring 2025 edition of Physical...

Kanga Swim
Apr 31 min read
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Kanga and Swim:ED welcome new pop-up pool guidance
We welcome the new Swim England Pop up Pool Guidance

Kanga Swim
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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The power of pop-up pools: Swim:ED’s 2024 impact report shows surge in school swim results
Swim:ED’s trailblazing ‘pop-up’ pool programme is tackling the UK’s deepening school swimming crisis, delivering a 160% leap in 25 metre...

Kanga Swim
Nov 13, 20244 min read
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Overcoming the Current State of Primary School Swimming in England: A Guide for Teachers
The importance of swimming proficiency and water safety for children can't be overstated. But did you know that the current state of...

Kanga Swim
Sep 13, 20238 min read
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The Importance of Swimming Education in England's Primary Schools
"The Importance of Swimming Education in Primary Schools": This blog post details the importance of swimming skills and water safety...

Kanga Swim
Sep 13, 20236 min read
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Overcoming the challenges of primary school swimming education
The shrill sound of the bell rings, signalling the end of another school day at Timberley Primary Academy. A group of ten children file...

Kanga Swim
Sep 11, 20237 min read
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Free maths revision resource: Get active to get ready for SATs
We know that learning is most effective when children are having fun. But when we think of SATs prep, fun isn’t exactly what springs to...
office38607
Jan 31, 20232 min read
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How 95% of primary school pupils increased their maths scores
Pupils’ maths performance in KS2 is closely linked to their eventual GCSE result. In fact, this connection between KS2 and GCSE...
office38607
Jan 31, 20234 min read
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3 ways we can help solve staff shortages...
One key theme this year is an even higher strain on school budgets. As a School governor, I have seen this first hand with schools...
office38607
Dec 12, 20223 min read
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FREE Maths Week resource for primary schools
Maths is essential for everyday life. From shopping, to cooking, to budgeting, to commuting, to DIY, to time management, to driving to a...
office38607
Nov 15, 20223 min read
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Introducing English on the Move
Physically active learning is all the rage at the moment, and rightly so. A growing body of academic research proves that brain function...
office38607
Apr 19, 20222 min read
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Free SPaG revision resource: Get active to get ready for SATs
Fun isn’t exactly what springs to mind at the mention of SATs season. But we might just have an activity to change that. A SPaG revision...
office38607
Apr 4, 20221 min read
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PPA in schools, Questions and Top tips.
Many primary schools outsource their PE provision to providers as their own staff lack the confidence to deliver high-quality provision....
office38607
Sep 29, 20213 min read
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Healthy Eating for under £1
Eating healthy on a budget can be difficult at times. As we all know kids can be picky in what they eat so ensuring that what we make is...
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Aug 17, 20211 min read
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8 reasons why children benefit from Physically Active Learning Indoor break is no fun for teachers.
Indoor break is no fun for teachers. This is partly because it’s harder to set up the classroom for the next lesson or get some marking...
office38607
Jun 14, 20214 min read
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It sounds good, but does physically active learning actually work?
Learning maths whilst being physically active. It definitely sounds like fun, but does it really work? The short answer is yes, it does....
office38607
Jun 7, 20213 min read
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Top Tips for teachers on planning a unit of work.
Designing a unit of work can be challenging for a teacher who lacks the experience of delivering PE. Just like all subjects, a unit of...
office38607
Apr 29, 20212 min read
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Why do you do what you do?
I was asked by one of the students why I became a teacher and do what I do? My response: because I love what I do. Every day is different...
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Apr 19, 20211 min read
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What was your experience of PE when you were at school?
Yesterday I was asked to speak to all the staff at a school about the value of PE, School Sport and Physical activity and the benefits it...
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Mar 18, 20211 min read
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Educating Children at home
There are a lot of resources around physical activity being released online to engage children across the nation, this is great! However,...
office38607
Feb 11, 20211 min read
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