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This is an exciting time for Manchester PE Association as we seek to appoint an experienced, committed and passionate chairperson to drive forward the implementation of our new strategy. Having achieved charitable status in 2018 the Association launched a new strategy, in the summer of 2022. Our exciting future includes a dynamic rebrand to TeamMCR and demonstrates a clear pathway to deliver life changing work with Young People in the City of Manchester aged 3 to 25. Our chair will... Read More

Congratulation to all schools who completed their School Games Mark Click below to see the who received Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze.   https://www.manchesterschoolspe.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SGM-2122.pdf Read More

Join TeamMCR – apply for one of the new Sports Programme Co-ordinator jobs  An exciting new opportunity has arisen for two new Sports Programme Co-ordinators to work as part of our team to develop and deliver our vision of ‘giving young people access to better life chances, choices and skills though sport and physical activity’. We are looking for people:- with the experience of co-ordinating and delivering sports activities, events and competitions. to work independently and as part... Read More

Click on the links below to find a draft edition of next years Competitions Calendar. 2022-2023 Primary School Games Calendar 2022 – 2023 Secondary School Games Calendar Read More

On Saturday 25 June, the Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed that the Primary PE and sport premium funding will continue at £320 million for the 2022-2023 academic year. The funding is a ring-fenced grant for English primary schools to provide additional and sustainable improvements to the quality of PE, sport and physical activity. Allocations to schools are determined by a formula based on pupil numbers. The average one form entry primary school will receive roughly £18,000 for... Read More

Team MCR, powered by Manchester Schools’ PE Association, a leading Greater Manchester charity, is passionate about DEVELOPING THE WHOLE CHILD. Our new 5 year strategy outlines the path that Team MCR will take in developing physical activity, sport and life skills with the aim to make Manchesters’ children & young people the most active in Greater Manchester.   Take a look at our new 5 year strategy here Our Impact Document showing some of the many achievements across... Read More

Manchester Schools’ PE Association have just launched our new look – TeamMCR. This sits alongside a new 5 year strategy that outlines how MPEA will develop over the next 5 years. Our new 5 year Strategy has been developed to meet the many needs and demands of our schools and communities. Our exciting new brand Team MCR, powered by the Manchester PE Association, matches our developing community programme. Take a look at the video of our launch.   Read More

School Games Mark is now open! The School Games Mark is intended to be a clear and simple review tool which helps schools to make informed decisions. Based on feedback from both schools and SGOs the Mark has been reinstated and refreshed with Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum award levels. For criteria and guidance take a look here Read More

Congratulations to all of the Manchester athletes who took part in last Saturdays GMSAA Championships at Longford Park (11th June 2022). Manchester Schools Team attendees listed below:   Barlow IG High Jump Amber Brown Chorlton HS IB 200m Gadary Barzey JB 100m Lucas Ball JB 300mBilly Burns JB 300m Sam Johnson JB 800m Finlay Dobson Emmas IG 80m Hdls Megan Webber-Thomas JG 800m Rachel Bowden Loreto College SB 200m Osa Ekhoragbon SB 1500m Sam Hopkins SB 1500m Louie McCormack SG 400m Laure... Read More

Exciting times! We are now recruiting for two new and exciting roles within the Manchester Schools’ PE Association team:- Sports Programme Coordinator Assistant Sports Programme Coordinator   There is a link for further information here The closing date is Wednesday 18 May 2022 at 11.59 pm.       Read More