Senior Lecturer in Physical Education

My love of sport began in early childhood watching my father as a professional footballer playing for Coventry City and Derby County Football Clubs. I remain passionate about sport and am committed to getting the best out of children through PE.

My teaching career spans more than 30 years and covers every age group from reception to GCSE classes. I have continued to maintain good links with local schools in order to promote PE initiatives and develop partner schools for students.

I like to inspire my students and am always pleased when I have converted those with least confidence.

Qualifications

• MA in Education - University of East Anglia
• B.Ed. (Hons) - Cambridge University (Homerton/Newnham College)
• Teaching Certificate in Physical Education - Bedford College of Physical Education
  

Teaching Expertise

• Senior Lecturer in Physical Education specialising in Primary PE: Course Tutor, Module Leader, Personal Tutor, Dissertation Supervisor
• Ofsted Inspector in Physical Education (Secondary and Primary Phase)
• LEA Advisor for Physical Education, London
• Curriculum Support and Advisory Teacher, Cambridgeshire LEA
• Head of Girls’ PE/Games and Teacher of PE/Games, Bedfordshire Schools
  

Research Interests

• Physical Education in the Early Years
• Development of Fundamental Movement Skills
• Mentoring of Talented Performers
  

Research Projects

• Facilitating student research projects and publications in the field of Primary Physical Education
• Previously involved in school based PE projects  such as Multi-Cultural Issues in PE, PE and Language Development, Education for Health, Supporting pupils in GCSE PE
  

External Roles

• National Tutor and Course Leader for Basic Moves Programme
• Consultant in PE CPD courses, Bedfordshire Schools
• Portfolio Holder for Schools Liaison & Development, Bedford & County Athletics Club
• UKA Qualified Athletics Coach : Level 3 Development Coach 
• Recent and former roles include: School Sports Co-ordinator for Redborne School PE Partnership (National PESSYP Strategy)
• Parent Governor at a Bedford Lower School
• Secretary and Team Manager for Bedfordshire County Schools Athletics Association
• Visiting Lecturer, Cambridge, Exeter, Hull Universities
• Guest Speaker, Regional and National PE Conferences
• Tutor/Assessor for Community Sports Leader Awards, Cambs Youth Service & Beds Social Services
• Co-ordinator of London Boroughs Secondary PE Probationary Teachers’ Induction Programme
  

Publications

During my teaching career I have been involved in research projects resulting in the development of curriculum support materials for schools and specialist handbooks for teachers as well as the publication of articles in the PEA’s British Journal of PE, Child Education Journal, NFER Research Magazine and the TES.

Contact details

T : +44 (0)1234 793073
E : dawn.daley-james@beds.ac.uk