RISE Up at the World Teacher Games: Reimagining PE for a Global Future

Last week, the World Teacher Games brought together passionate educators from 25 countries in the beautiful coastal city of Toulon, France.

It was a privilege to lead sessions on Inclusive PE, sharing Future Action’s Trauma Informed PE and RISE Up Early Intervention Mental Wellbeing programmes with a truly global community.

These workshops weren’t just about theory—they were about practice, about heart, and about hope.

We explored how PE can become a sanctuary for young people suffering the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences, and how we can reframe physical education to be personally relevant and emotionally restorative for those who have previously felt left behind.

What We Heard and Shared

Conversations throughout the week centred on movement for mental wellbeing, emotional regulation, and a deep sense of belonging—three pillars we believe are foundational to the future of education.

Whether it was with educators from Brazil and Angola (shout out to Robson for the brilliant Portuguese translation!), or colleagues from across Europe, Asia, and Africa, the message was the same: the world is ready for a more human-centred, trauma-informed approach to PE.

What’s Working Around the World

Across the week, we shared what’s working:

🔸 Using movement to calm the amygdala and widen the window of tolerance

🔸 Helping children develop emotional intelligence through self-care toolkits

🔸 Embedding play wrapped in care to build trust and connection

🔸 Reigniting PE as a place of safety and relevance for every young person

This isn’t a standalone initiative—it’s a growing movement.

From Toulon to the World

Imagine this...

A global community of trauma-informed PE practitioners.

Supporting young people to build emotional intelligence through movement.

Helping children regulate their nervous systems and connect through inclusive activity.

That’s not a dream—that’s what we’re building right now, across four continents and counting.

I left Toulon with a deep sense of solidarity and purpose.

Huge thanks to Ben Holden, Romain Fermon, and the entire World Teacher Games team for curating such a meaningful experience. These kinds of spaces don’t happen by accident—they are shaped by vision and crafted with care.

🌍 Join us for the Future of PE Conference

📍 Beacon of Light, Sunderland, UK🗓️ Monday 7 July 2025🔗 Book your place here

We’ll be diving deeper into what the future of PE looks like—from movement for mental wellbeing to play wrapped in care, from teacher agency to student voice.

I’ll be reuniting with Ben Holden and colleagues from across the UK and beyond. Come join us as we continue building this movement together.

An Invitation For You...

Wherever you are in the world, if you’re an educator, school, or organisation ready to explore a trauma-informed, emotionally intelligent approach to PE—we’d love to connect. This is a global movement, and you're invited to join us.

🚀 Do You Want To Take Your First Steps To Joining The Global RISE Up Community?

✅ Complete your School Wellbeing Scorecard – takes just 3 minutes to map your current provision and identify key areas to strengthen.

📝 Join our waiting list – explore partnerships, training, consultancy, speaking opportunities, or get your copy of Time to RISE Up.

Have a brilliant week, and thank you for all you do for your young people.

Neil Moggan and the Future Action team

P.S. 📬 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter – stay informed with the latest wellbeing insights and practical tools for your setting:👉 Subscribe Here