'Our clubs are always oversubscribed' with Sajid Akram

Who is our guest?
Sajid Akram brings a wealth of experience and passion to his roles at Chandos Primary School. With eight years of teaching and 18 months as the assistant PE lead, Sajid's dedication to enhancing the physical education landscape is evident. His journey began as a local to the school, and despite moving further away, he remains deeply committed to the community he serves. Sajid's background in teaching and his role as a PE lead uniquely position him to drive innovative strategies and programmes that engage pupils in physical activity.

What do we discuss?

• Sajid emphasises the critical role of physical activity in children's education, focusing on developing balance, coordination, and confidence, not just muscular strength.
• How sport boosts confidence, social skills, and overall well-being, making it essential to their upbringing.
• Financial constraints and bureaucratic hurdles are recurring challenges, with pupil premium funding quickly diminishing after expenses.
• Despite limited resources, Sajid and his team creatively engage pupils in sports by focusing on fundamentals.
• Chandos Primary's innovative approach includes transforming traditional sports day into the Chandos Commonwealth Games, fostering healthy competition through diverse sports events and assigning countries to year groups.