Dr Victoria Randall

Books

• Griggs, G & V. Randall (2022) An Introduction to Primary Physical Education (2^nd Edition) London: Routledge

Academic Journals (peer reviewed)

• Van Rossum, T., Pearson, J., Howells, K & Randall, V (2022) ‘Student Experiences of Learning how to Teach Primary Physical Education during the Covid-19 Pandemic, Journal of Education for Teaching, https://doi.org/10.1080/02607476.2022.2150537

• Randall, V (2022) ‘We want to, but we can’t’: pre-service teachers’ experiences of learning to teach primary physical education, Oxford Review of Education, DOI: 10.1080/03054985.2022.2040471

• Defever, E., V. Randall & M. Jones (2021) A realist case study inquiry of English primary school physical activity initiatives, Sport, Education and Society, DOI: 10.1080/13573322.2021.1980779

• Randall, V & M. Fleet (2021) Constructing knowledge in primary physical education: a critical perspective from pre-service teachers, Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education, 12(1), 20-35, DOI:10.1080/25742981.2020.1866439

• Mcveagh, H., M. Smith & V. Randall (2020) ‘It’s like it doesn’t really matter’: Are teachers accountable and equipped for teaching primary physical education? Education 3-13, DOI: 10.1080/03004279.2020.184477

• Randall, V. & G. Griggs (2020) ‘Physical education from the sidelines: pre-service teachers opportunities to teach in English primary schools,’ Education 3-13: International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early Years Education DOI: 10.1080/03004279.2020.1736598

• Randall, V. (2020) ‘Becoming a Primary Physical Educator’ Education 3-13: International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early Years Education 48 (2), 133-146, https://doi.org/10.1080/03004279.2019.1594330

• Griggs, G. & Randall, V. (2018) ‘Primary Physical Education Subject Leadership: Along the road from in-house solutions to outsourcing’ Education 3-13: International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early Years Education 47(6) p. 664-677 doi.org/10.1080/03004279.2018.1520277

Chapters in Edited Books

• Griggs, G & Randall, V (2022) ‘(Re)surveying the landscape of primary physical education’ in Griggs, G and V. Randall (2^nd Edn) An Introduction to Primary Physical Education London: Routledge

• Pickup, I & Randall, V (2022) ‘The Importance of primary physical education’ in Griggs, G and V. Randall (2^nd Edn) An Introduction to Primary Physical Education London: Routledge

• Keay, J & Randall, V (2022) ‘Addressing training and development needs in primary physical education’ in Griggs, G and V. Randall (2^nd Edn) An Introduction to Primary Physical Education London: Routledge

• Randall, V & Griggs, G (2022) ‘Subject Leadership’ in Griggs, G and V. Randall (2^nd Edn) An Introduction to Primary Physical Education London: Routledge

• Randall, V. (2021) ‘Dance: The art of movement’ in Ogier, S & S. Tutchell (1st Eds) Teaching the Arts in the Primary Curriculum London: Sage

• Randall, V. & Griggs, G. (2019) Physical development and physical education for 5-7 year-olds, The Physical Development Needs of Young Children in Duncombe, R. (ed.). First ed. London: Routledge

Encyclopedia 

• Randall, V and Barraclough A, (2021) ‘Mental Health and Movement: The Role of Physical Education’ In Peters, M. A. (ed.) Encyclopedia of Teacher Education. Singapore: Springer Singapore 

• Bojesen, E and V. Randall (2019) Physical Education Teacher Education (Eds) Encyclopedia of Teacher Education Singapore: Springer Singapore

• Randall, V. (2019) ‘The Professional Knowledge Base of Primary Physical Educators’ In, Peters, M. A. (ed.) Encyclopedia of Teacher Education. Singapore: Springer Singapore 

Featured Articles (editorially reviewed)

• Randall, V and G. Griggs (2022) ‘London’s Olympic legacy: research reveals why £2.2 billion investment in primary school PE has failed teachers’ in  Keaveny, P (eds) The Conversation https://theconversation.com/londons-olympic-legacy-research-reveals-why-2-2-billion-investment-in-primary-school-pe-has-failed-teachers-178809 [accessed 16/6/2022]

Professional Journals (editorially reviewed)

• Fleet, M., M. Yelling & V. Randall (2021) 'Stormbreak: Using movement to help children navigate a complex world' Physical Education Matters 16(2) pp. 30-32
• Randall, V (2020) 'The Case for Movement to Support Child Mental health' Physical Education Matters 15(2) pp.10-12
• Huddleston, G. & Randall, V (2019) The Primary PE and Sport Premium: The impact on teachers and initial teacher education Physical Education Matters. 17, 3, p. 20-22
• Randall, V (2019) ‘The All-Party Parliamentary Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood's Report on the Primary PE and Sport Premium’ Physical Education Matters 17, 3, p. 10-12
• Randall, V (2018) ‘Reframing Teacher Knowledge: A model for professional knowledge development’ Impact, 3, p. 77-78
• Huddleston, G. & Randall, V. (2018) ‘Spending the Primary PE and School Sport Premium Five Years on: A Birmingham case study’ Physical Education Matters, 13 (3) p. 8-11 4
• Randall, V (2017) ‘Preparing our Next Generation of Primary Physical Educators’ Physical Education Matters 12, 2 p. 57-59
• Randall, V (2015) ‘Professional Knowledge Challenge and Opportunity for Primary Physical Education’ Physical Education Matters 10 (1) p. 60-63
• Haydn-Davies, D. & Randall, V. (2012) ‘The Olympics and Paralympic Games: A mathematical legacy?’ Primary Mathematics p. 10-13
• Haydn-Davies, D., Kaitell, E., Randall, V. & Shaughnessy, J (2010) Maths and Physical Education in Primary Education: ‘More than just counting beanbags?’ Primary Mathematics p. 24-28

Academic Blogs (peer reviewed)

• Randall, V., Pearson, J., Van Rossum, T., Howells, K and Doe, V (2022) Primary pre-service teachers back in the physical education bubble. BERA Blog. Available at: https://www.bera.ac.uk/blog/primary-pre-service-teachers-back-in-the-physical-education-bubble [accessed 16th March 2022]
• Randall, V and J. Belsey (2021) Is it ok to HIIT in Primary Physical Education? BERA Blog. Available at: https://www.bera.ac.uk/blog/is-it-okay-to-hiit-in-primary-physical-education [Accessed 13th April, 2021]

Research reports

• Randall, V., Richardson, A., Swaithes, W. and Adams, A. (2016) Generation Next: The preparation of pre-service teachers in primary physical education Winchester: University of Winchester
• Haydn-Davies, D., Randall, V. & Spence, J (2011) The Role and Responsibility of Physical Education: Latest Thinking Relating to Child Development and the Understanding of UK Childhood Environments TOP Foundation

 Reports Contributor, Chair and Working Group Member

• Chilldren's Alliance report on Physical Health of Children and Young People (December, 2021) - Co-Chair
• APPG report on Mental Health through Movement (October, 2019) - Co-Chair
• APPG report on Primary PE and Sport Premium (February, 2019) - Co-Chair
• APPG report on Mental Health in Childhood (2018)
• APPG report on The Impact of Social and Economic Inequities on Child Health (2018)
• APPG report on Physical Activity in Early Childhood (2017)

Interviews

• Pallister, S. (Host). (13th February 2023). The Independent Teacher (No. 22) [Audio podcast episode].  London's Olympic Legacy with Vicky Randall. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1839343/12229954 
• Dryer, G (Host). (6th November, 2022), MiMove Podcast (No. 7) [Audio podcast episode] A chat with Dr Vicky Randall. youtu.be/45sgoldBsfk 
• Ellis, R (Host) (19th July 2020), The PE Umbrella, (No 169) [Audio podcast episode] Stormbreak - Mentally Healthy Movement with Martin Yelling and  Victoria Randall https://peumbrella.com/stormbreak-mentally-healthy-movement-with-martin-yelling-victoria-randall/
• Ellis, R (Host) (3rd March 2019), The PE Umbrella, (No 121) [Audio podcast episode] Victoria Randall - The Primary PE and Sport Premium Report https://peumbrella.com/victoria-randall-the-primary-pe-and-sport-premium-report/

Invited Talks

• Randall, V [invited speaker] 'Prioritising children’s physical education in a post-lockdown world', All Party Parliamentary Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood, Westminster, London, 15th June 2021
• Randall, V [invited speaker] ‘The Impact of Falling Levels of Children's Physical Activity’, All Party Parliamentary Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood, Westminster, London, 23rd November 2021
• Randall, V [invited panel speaker] ‘Getting the ethos right; building a sense of belonging’, Youth Sport Trust National Conference 2020: Getting to the Heart of a Well School, Ricoh Arena, Coventry, 27^th February 2020
• Randall, V [invited chair and speaker for UK Active] ‘Understanding the positive affects of physical activity on mental wellbeing in children’ Elevate 19, Excel Arena, London 8^th May 2019
• Randall, V [invited speaker] ‘The launch of the Primary PE and Sport Premium Report’, All Party Parliamentary Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood, Westminster, London, 13^th March 2019
• Randall, V (invited key note speaker) ‘Developing teacher knowledge (career phase, not age!)’, Chartered College of Teaching: Third Space: Developing effective learners, 7^th July 2018
• Randall V. (2016) (invited speaker) ‘Developing Pedagogy in Primary Physical Education’ Invited presenter at the North East Physical Education Conference, Durham Leadership Centre
• Randall, V (2015) (Invited Chair and Speaker) PE and Sport Premium: Allocating Resources & Increasing Participation in School Sport, Westminster Briefing, America Square Conference Centre, London

Conferences

• Randall, V (2022) 'Pre-service Teachers Experiences of Learning to Teach Primary Physical Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic' International Association of Physical Education in Higher Education (AIESEP) - World Congress 2022: Addressing Contemporary Agendas for Health and Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport, 15-18^h June 2022
• Randall, V & E. Bojesen [presenter] ‘Empowering practitioners and supporting professional learning Symposium title: A Connected Future for Primary Physical Education Teacher Education’, International Association of Physical Education in Higher Education (AIESEP) - World Congress 2018: Engaging, empowering and innovative futures: enhancing connective possibilities for physical education and sports pedagogy, 26^th July 2018
• Randall, V & E. Bojesen [presenter symposium] ‘ Unhealthy Fixations’, International Association of Physical Education in Higher Education (AIESEP) - World Congress 2018: Engaging, empowering and innovative futures: enhancing connective possibilities for physical education and sports pedagogy, 25^th July 2018.
• Randall, V (presenter) ‘Social Inequality in Children’s Health: A global issue’, 9^th International Week of Professors, University of Latvia, Riga 16^th May 2018
• Randall, V (invited speaker) ‘Social and Economic Inequality on Child Health’ All Party Parliamentary Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood, Westminster, London, 28th March 2018
• Randall, V (presenter) ‘Becoming a Primary Physical Educator: Sourcing Professional Knowledge and Confidence’, European Conference on Educational Research: Reforming Education and the Imperative of Constant Change: Ambivalent roles of policy and educational research, 23^rd August 2017, Copenhagen, Denmark
• Randall, V (presenter) ‘Becoming a Primary Physical Educator: Sourcing Professional Knowledge and Confidence’, European Conference on Curriculum Studies, University of Stirling, Scotland, 17^th June 2017
• Randall, V and Clark, R. (2016) ‘Not Taking Knowledge for Granted’. Presentation given at 7th TEAN Conference: Cultivating Learning, Aston University, Birmingham
• Randall, V (2015) (presenter) ‘Moving Forward Becoming a Primary Physical Educator: Sourcing professional knowledge and competence’, Paper presented at AIESEP International Conference, Universidad Europea, Madrid 
• Randall, V (2013) ‘The Importance of Teacher Education: A critical discussion on policy reform relating to 2010 White Paper and its implications for preparing teachers’. Paper given ‘We need to talk about teaching: education policy and practice after two and a half years of the Coalition government’, King's College, London