CPD & Training
Education and Training Section of TeamMCR


Hannah Vecchione
Head of Education and Training
Our mission is to provide high‑quality professional development, advice and partnership working to support Physical Education, school sport and physical activity across early years, primary, secondary and special settings, working closely with key local and national partners.
Training is accessible to all education settings, with an annual programme aligned to school needs and additional opportunities created in response to demand.
Our high-quality facilitators are all practising teachers with over 20 year’s experience in a range of school settings. Many work at senior leadership level and have previously been Advanced Skills Teachers, Specialist Leaders of Education and Lead Practitioners for Physical Education.
As an Association for PE (AfPE) approved high quality approved professional development provider, we are delighted that our programme has been nationally accredited.
Professional Learning Programme 2026-2027
The updated Learning Programme for 2026-2027 will be uploaded here when confirmed.
Green for secondary/enhanced members
Blue for partnership members
Red for any other school
Primary Schools with an Enhanced membership are entitled to one free conference place and one free place on one professional learning course of their choice
| Date | Time | CPD | For who? | Location | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 13th October 2026 | 1-4pm | Secondary HoD Training | All secondary PESLs | Burnage | FREE £100 | Complete |
| Thursday 15th October 2026 | 3-4pm | PE SL Training | All primary PESLs | Online | FREE FREE £100 | Complete |
| Tuesday 27th October 2026 | 3.30-4.30pm | SEND Shooting Stars | All primary PESLs | Online | FREE | Info & resources Sign up |
| Wednesday 4th November 2026 | 3.30-5.00pm | Barclays Game On – ‘GO Coach’ virtual training sessions | All secondary PESLs | Online | FREE | Sign up |
| Tuesday 17th November 2026 | 1.30-3.00pm | Barclays Game On – ‘GO Coach’ virtual training sessions | All secondary PESLs | Online | FREE | Sign up |
| Thursday 19th November 2026 | 8:45-3:30pm | Manchester PE Conference | All staff | National Cycling Centre | FREE £100 £150 | Book here |
| Thursday 19th November 2026 | 3.30-4.30pm | SEND Shooting Stars | All primary PESLs | Online | FREE | Info & resources Sign up |
| Wednesday 13th January 2027 | 11-12pm | PlayHers Football Programme | All primary PESLs | Online | FREE | Info & Register |
| Tuesday 19th January 2027 | 3.30-4.30pm | PlayHers Football Programme | All primary PESLs | Online | FREE | Info & Register |
| Thursday 14th January 2027 | 3.30-5.00pm | Barclays Game On – ‘GO Coach’ virtual training sessions | All secondary PESLs | Online | FREE | Sign up |
| Wednesday 10th February 2027 | 3.30-4.30pm | SEND Shooting Stars | All primary PESLs | Online | FREE | Info & resources Sign up |
| Thursday 11th February 2027 | 3.30-4.30pm | PlayHers Football Programme | All primary PESLs | Online | FREE | Info & Register |