Ryan Ellis

The PE Umbrella | Podcasting ALL things Primary Physical Education

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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...

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Reflective Teaching Using the Six Thinking Hats 14.11.2015 14:15

This week Under the Umbrella, I use the concept of the 'Six Thinking Hats' and share with you how it has helped clear my mind when reflecting on my PE lessons and teaching as a whole. For quick, straight to the point thinking with concepts that YOU can use right away, this episode is a MUST listen!

Youth Sport Trust - Primary PE, Physical Literacy & Looking to the Future 07.11.2015 30:08

Today, I am joined by Kate Thornton-Bousfield. Kate is the primary lead and development manager for physical literacy at the Youth Sport Trust and has teaching experience that spans both primary and secondary schools. We chat about all things primary PE, sharing her favourite teaching practice, helpful resources and her thoughts on where primary PE will be in 5 years time! You simply don't want...

Tagtiv8 - Active Learning, Walking Taller & Creating a Lasting Impact 01.11.2015 25:51

In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by the founder of Tagtiv8 himself, Bryn Llewellyn, as we talk about active learning and a whole lot more. As a former deputy and acting headteacher, Bryn discusses his favourite resources, activities and how we can feel confident in our PE teaching once more. This episode is filled with simply brilliant advice and ideas that you won't want to miss!

Little LEG-A-THON - Getting children Physically Active for a GREAT cause! 25.10.2015 7:02

In this episode, I discuss how you can host your own LEG-A-THON fundraising event in your school to support Sue Ryder hospices across the country. Let's get those children ACTIVE! For more information check out www.sueryder.org/schools and www.peumbrella.com

Intervening vs Exploring - Finding the balance as a teacher 18.10.2015 9:54

In this episode, I discuss the fine balancing act that teachers must play in enhancing the fundamental physical skills of a child in their class while ensuring their enjoyment and enthusiasm for physical activity remains intact. I look at the argument from both a coach and a teacher perspective and suggest ways in which we can strike a happy medium.

KS1 Themed PE 18.10.2015 7:11

Join me today as I share with you my 'aha' moment that has inspired me to teach KS1 PE a different way. I share my ideas on how I enthuse, engage and excite KS1 children once again to make them fall in love with physical activity.

Active Learning - Maths of the Day 11.10.2015 16:51

"From below the national average to the TOP 10% nationwide" Join me as I talk to Maths of the Day founder Jon Smedley and discuss how active learning helped transform attitudes and attainment in maths at his old school! www.peumbrella.com www.mathsoftheday.org.uk

The PE Umbrella 11.10.2015 9:37

A warm welcome to The PE Umbrella. All about me, your host, Ryan Ellis. I take you through a whistle stop tour of my humble beginnings in Leeds, to my current position as a PE teacher at Sporting Influence Ltd and founder at The PE Umbrella

A must have Primary PE drill 11.10.2015 10:20

Today, I discuss the one activity/drill I simply couldn't live without as a primary PE teacher. I explain how it can be best used, and how its versatility has served me well over the years! Visit www.peumbrella.com for the write up of this drill on the blog.