Positive Experiences Collective Conference 2025: Stories from Cohort 1 of the Patchwork Programme
- thinkpublic
- Jul 16
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 17
One of the most powerful moments at the Positive Experiences Collective Conference was hearing from Cohort 1 of the Patchwork Programme, a group of cross-sector teams who have spent the past nine months exploring how to kick-start bringing physical literacy into real-world practice.
Working across the UK, these teams focused on key areas, including Education, Community Sport, Families and Early Years, and Systems and Place. Each team co-designed and prototyped new ideas and approaches to create more inclusive and meaningful experiences of movement for children and young people.
What they shared at the conference wasn’t a polished finish line—it was an honest and open reflection on their journeys so far. Sharing their challenges, learning, and the change they’re beginning to see take root.
If you missed the team's sessions, you can catch up via the video below:
Education
Nurturing a Culture of Positive Experiences in Plymouth & Devon
Active Devon
Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust
Plymouth City Council Youth Service
Project Springboard
Create Development (real PE)
Cabot Learning Federation
University of Derby / International Physical Literacy Association (IPLA)
Move with Youth
Active Humber
Withernsea High School
East Riding Sport England Place Partner
Community Sport
Cricket for All
Chance to Shine
Lords Taverners
The Only Way is Eastwood
EFL in the Community
Rotherham United Community Trust
Eastwood Village Primary School
Physical Literacy Adventure
Junior Adventures Group
System and Place
Move, Play & Creating Active Schools
University of Bradford
Yorkshire Sport Foundation
Bradford Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust
Happy Healthy
Sportsmith Limited
Lands Improvement
Bedford Borough Council
Together an Active Future
Active Lancashire
Together an Active Future (TaAF)
Blessed Trinity Catholic College, Burnley
Family and Early Years
Beyond Movement
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)
Greater Manchester Moving
StartWell, Bolton Council
Active Families
Active Norfolk
Alive West Norfolk
Norfolk County Council Children’s Services
Let’s PLEY
University of Derby / IPLA
National Early Years Active Start Partnership
HENRY
We’re so proud of what these teams have started—and even more excited about where they’re headed. The Patchwork Programme is about more than projects; it’s about creating a movement of changemakers who are reimagining how we support physical literacy in every setting.
Keep following the journey—and stay tuned for updates on Cohort 2.
