Movement Education Is Not Extra, It Is the Foundation
When I think about why we built Movement Matters, I do not start with Parkour.
I start with the kids who feel like PE is not for them.
The ones who get labelled difficult when they are dysregulated. The ones who do not like team sport but still need movement. The ones who have bodies that move differently. The ones who have learned to opt out because opting out feels safer than failing in front of everyone.
Movement education is for them. It is for every pupil, but it is built to include the pupils who usually get left behind.
What we mean by movement education
Movement education is not a one off activity day. It is structured learning through movement. It is teaching foundational skills like balance, landing, coordination, and control.
It is teaching a young person that their body is not a problem to manage. It is a tool they can learn to trust.
What schools tell us they need
From the school perspective, the words that keep coming back are safe, inclusive, structured, engaging.
Dan Burns described the provision in a way that sums up what we are aiming for.
Pupil engagement was very high throughout the day. I would describe the sessions as very well delivered, with pupils remaining very engaged and positive.
He also pointed to the wider value, beyond a single day.
Based on the impact we saw in one day, I can see real value in schools having access to this kind of provision more regularly.
Nathan Thomason echoed the same thing from Raeburn.
Based on the impact we saw in a single day, I can clearly see the value of this type of provision within schools.
This is not about chasing trends. It is about building capacity in young people. Confidence. Physical competence. Focus. A healthier relationship with challenge.
Why this matters for our area
When schools support our plans to develop a Centre of Excellence, they are not saying they want a fancy building for the sake of it. They are saying they want more access. More consistency. More high quality delivery for the young people who need it most.
I would support Movement Matters in their plans to establish a Centre of Excellence, as it would allow more schools and young people in our area to benefit from a safe, well structured and genuinely engaging movement programme. Dan Burns, Bank View School, Liverpool
I would support Movement Matters in their plans to develop a Centre of Excellence, as it would allow more young people to access high quality, engaging and inclusive movement opportunities that support both physical development and confidence. Nathan Thomason, PE Lead, Raeburn School
Movement education is not extra. It is part of how young people learn who they are.
We will keep turning up. We will keep doing the work with care and structure. Learn more about our approach and the team behind Movement Matters.
If you want to explore provision for your school, get in touch or book a taster session. Learn more about our schools programme, Centre of Excellence, or teacher training CPD.