On Thursday 20th March 2025, we gathered at The Hub for an inspiring day dedicated to empowering educators and school leaders in creating more student-led, active learning environments.
With the theme “Using Pupil Voice to Create More Active Schools,” the event featured a dynamic programme filled with expert insights, hands-on workshops, and practical strategies to bring student voices to the forefront of education.
This year’s conference delivered enriching experiences, with renowned keynote speakers offering fresh perspectives on physical education and well-being. Interactive workshops provided real-world tools and approaches to foster more engaging classrooms. Attendees also had ample opportunities to connect with like-minded peers, all passionate about building more inclusive, active school cultures.
A special thank you to our headline sponsors, Mind Wellbeing CIC and Doncaster Council, as well as our other sponsors DN Colleges Group and Yorkshire Sport Foundation.
Introducing: Dean Coomer
Attendees gained valuable insights from Dean Coomer, a highly regarded Psychological Skills Mentor and member of the British Psychological Society. With a distinguished career spanning elite sport, senior leadership coaching, and 26 years in the military, Dean has excelled in enhancing human performance and psychological well-being.
Notably, he supported the GB Taekwondo squad in their preparations for Paris 2024 and has worked with CEOs, NHS consultants, and specialist military units. Renowned for his dynamic presentations, Dean inspired educators with practical strategies to build resilience, leadership, and active participation in schools, empowering them to foster healthier, thriving communities.
Workshops Tailored to Your Needs
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workshops were tailored to the unique needs of physical education teachers and education professionals, offering relevant, engaging, and practical sessions. We addressed diverse challenges and goals by covering a range of topics, from innovative teaching strategies to inclusive practices.
Through real-world applications and collaborative learning, participants gained actionable insights they could immediately apply in their classrooms, enhancing both their teaching effectiveness and students’ physical education experiences.
Take a look at our previous Conferences:
2024: Re-image an Active Future
Active Fusion Conference 2023: Active Education
The Active Education Conference featured over 100 guests who wanted to make a positive difference in young people’s lives. This youth-led conference guided attendees through interactive workshops, inspirational keynotes, performances from local young people and professional networking opportunities.
2022 Conference: Rebuild, Re-energize, Reconnect
Whole Child, Whole School, Whole You
Active Fusion’s conference Whole Child, Whole School, Whole You Conference took place online on Friday 26th February 2021.
The annual conference, sponsored by SYNETIQ, focused on how we can improve the physical and mental wellbeing of young people, together.
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2020 Conference
