The Primary PE Conference 2026 – Agenda Preview
Thursday 16th April 2026 | Dauntsey’s School, Devizes
We are pleased to share the first look at the agenda for The Primary PE Conference 2026. This year’s programme brings together national leaders and expert practitioners for a day of high-quality CPD designed to inspire and support primary PE leads and school leaders.
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More workshop announcements will follow in the coming weeks.
Keynote Speaker: Kate Thornton-Bousfield
Chief Executive Officer, Association for Physical Education (afPE)
We are delighted to welcome Kate Thornton-Bousfield, CEO of afPE, as our keynote speaker. Kate will open the conference with national updates, key priorities for the sector and a strategic view of the future of PE in primary settings. Her keynote will reflect on the evolving landscape, including the curriculum review, updated Ofsted framework and the direction of policy and practice nationally.
Kate’s Workshop: Making the PE and Sport Premium Sustainable
By April, schools will know the future of the PE and Sport Premium. Kate’s workshop will focus on how to use funding to achieve sustainable impact and long-term improvement in PE and school sport.
This workshop will:
- Showcase best practices in premium planning and spending
- Explore expectations within the updated Ofsted framework
- Support schools to strengthen the Personal Development judgement
- Share ways to widen participation through enrichment
- Outline the reporting requirements for 2026
- Provide clear, practical strategies for PE leads
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Headline Sponsor: Moki
We are proud to welcome Moki as our 2026 headline sponsor.
Moki Bands are screen-free activity trackers designed for schools. They help pupils become more active throughout the day while giving staff accurate activity data to support wellbeing, participation and movement. More than 1,700 schools use Moki to increase activity levels and improve engagement.
Key features include:
- Steps and active minutes tracking
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Whole-school, group and individual activity data
- Inter-school movement challenges
- Durable, affordable and built for schools
You can learn more at moki.health.
Workshop Preview: Assessment in Physical Education
Delivered by Catherine Fitzpatrick
In this practical session, Catherine will explore how to assess the ‘Whole Child’ through high-quality Physical Education. Using video footage of lessons, delegates will examine effective assessment for learning (AfL) at lesson level, explore formative assessment strategies and reflect on their current practice to enhance PE assessment in their own setting.
Workshop Preview: Cross-Curricular Orienteering
Delivered by Cross-Curricular Orienteering
Delivered by afPE-accredited providers, Cross-Curricular Orienteering, this practical session will explore how to teach sequenced orienteering in PE and deliver active learning across the curriculum. Delegates will learn how to teach key orienteering skills progressively, deliver lessons in any space and increase whole-school activity through simple, engaging tasks.
Workshop Preview: Ofsted updates and what this means for PE
Delivered by Abbie Morrissey, PH ActiveEd
This workshop will support PE leads to understand the updated Ofsted inspection framework and what it means for PESSPA. It will focus on high-quality provision and provide practical guidance on strengthening curriculum design, assessment and personal development in PE.
Workshop Preview: Inclusive PE for ALL learners
Delivered by LUSU
LUSU will lead a practical session exploring how to adapt and deliver inclusive PE that enables all pupils to participate and succeed. The workshop will share simple adaptations for equipment, task design and lesson structure to support learners with a range of needs.
More workshops coming soon!
Additional speakers and workshops will be announced over the next few weeks, covering curriculum design, enrichment, outdoor learning, assessment and more.
Early Bird tickets
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