Project Springboard: Positive Starts in Early Years

How do we give every child the best start in life through movement and play?John Parsons (Real PE), James Mooney (Cabot Learning Federation), and Natalie Weir (University of Derby / IPLA) share insights from Project Springboard, exploring how physical literacy can reduce disadvantage gaps, build teacher confidence, and reimagine PE from the ground up. With tools like the Play Wheel and practical frameworks for schools, this episode dives into small changes that can lead to big results and why positive early experiences matter for lifelong confidence and wellbeing.