Professional Title / Current Role:

• Head of Physical Education UK – Athletic Skills Model
• Educational Consultant – Physical Education and Sport
• Sports Mental Performance Coach

Qualifications:

• BA Physical Education QTS
• Athletic Skills Model – Advanced Movement Instructor
• Accredited Performance Coach

Years of Experience in PE / Education:

• 21 Years

Current Organisations:

• Athletics Skills Model UK
• Focused. Sport – Sports Mental Performance Coach

Previous Roles / Key Career Highlights:

• Director of Sport
• Head of Physical Education
• School Leader – Assistant Headteacher (AHT)
• ISF – PE Expert Team – World Teacher Games
• SLE – Specialist Leader of Education
• ITT – Mentor / Middle Leader Coach
• Duke of Edinburgh Assessor / Supervisor
• International Projects Lead

Workshop Titles You Deliver:

• Leading on Curriculum Design
• Reimagine a Collaborative PE Teaching Timetable for the Team
• Explorative Movement Development – Redefining PE in Your School / Curiosity is the Key!
• Introduction to the Athletic Skills Model
• Sports Mental Performance Workshops / Assemblies / Presentations for Teams, Individuals, and Coaches
• Delivering Athletics in Schools + Health and Safety Around Throws and Jumps in PE
• GCSE PE Badminton support & CPD.
• Pre-Moderation Guidance.

Areas of Expertise:

• Sports Mental Performance Coaching for Elite Athletes and School Teams
• Adopting an Athletic Skills Model Approach to Movement in PE
• Coaching / Mentoring PE Leads and Heads of Physical Education
• Curriculum Design
• Subject Leadership
• Teaching Athletics in Physical Education – By PE Teachers for PE Teachers (Including Health and Safety)

Key Audiences:

• PE Teachers
• PE Leads
• Line Managers Responsible for Physical Education
• ITT Programme Support

Geographical Reach:

• UK-wide
• International availability

Professional Approach & Philosophy:
Supporting schools, teams and individuals to adopt and develop a movement-based approach to PE lessons, building an inclusive, enjoyable learning experience. Getting the physical bit right will allow a platform for Physical Literacy to flourish.

Hobbies & Passions:

• Sports Mental Performance Coach for Focused. Sport – Coaching Olympic/Commonwealth Athletes, Pro Cricketers, Golfers, Triathletes
• Played International Football: Northern Ireland U18s / Cayman Islands Men’s Team / England Universities (Captain)
• Volunteer High Jump Coach – Solihull and Small Heath Athletics Club
• Current Golf Addict

Fun Fact About You:
Being a Forces child, I attended 5 primary schools and 5 secondary schools/colleges across various moves throughout the UK and Europe.

 Professional BackgroundQualifications:

• BA (Hons) Sports and Recreation Development – Leeds Metropolitan University
• Graduate Teaching Programme – Wimborne Area Partnership (Qualified Teacher Status)
• NPQSL – Best Practice Network
• FA Level 2 Football Coach
• Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Active IQ)
• Sports Leaders UK Qualified Course Tutor

Years of Experience in PE / Education: 22 years (25 years since enrolling at Leeds Met)

Previous Roles / Key Career Highlights:

• Head of PE in multiple schools across Dorset, leading curriculum design, assessment and enrichment for over 600 students at a time.
• Developed inclusive PE programmes for students with disabilities at Victoria Education Centre, achieving 100% pass rates in Sports Leaders UK courses.
• Delivered strategic leadership as part of the Dorset PE & School Sport Headteachers’ Alliance, shaping PE provision across 200+ schools.
• Invited to the King’s Garden Party (2025) in recognition of services to education.
• Made inclusive PE resources for The National Oak Academy and The Activity Alliance during Lockdown.

Workshop Titles You Deliver:

• “Inclusive PE: Making Every Lesson Accessible”
• “Mass Participation Games”
• “Fun Fitness – Developing a Love of Fitness for Life”
• “Student Leadership through PE and Sport”
• ‘No Equipment PE’

Areas of Expertise:

• Curriculum design and development
• Inclusive PE & adaptive practice
• Leadership and department management
• Student leadership and mentoring

Key Audiences:

• PE Leads and Heads of Department
• Primary and Middle School Teachers
• Trainee Teachers and Early Career Teachers
• Special School Teachers and Support Staff

Geographical Reach: Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire - South West / UK-wide on request
Professional Approach & Philosophy: I believe PE has the power to transform lives, not just through physical health but by building resilience, confidence, and leadership skills. My approach is inclusive, student-centred and focused on empowering every child to achieve personal success, regardless of ability or background.  I thrive on supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality PE that inspires a lifelong love of movement, health and wellbeing. My mantra is always ‘FUN – FITNESS and FAIR PLAY.’

Interests Outside of Education: A keen runner and personal trainer, I lead circuit classes and support people of all ages in becoming the best version of themselves. I’m passionate about community sport, live music and enjoy keeping active both recreationally and competitively.

Fun Fact About You: I know the lyrics to hundreds of songs — but don’t always sing them in tune! I sung Poker Face at band Karaoke at The Isle of Wight Festival in front of a packed Marquee – This is one song I do not know all the words too!!