About us
Bryn Llewellyn
Bryn worked in various UK schools for 25 years as a Teacher, Deputy Head and Acting Head Teacher. In 2012, he founded Tagtiv8. His pioneering approach to physically active learning (Move & Learn) not only provides an enjoyable alternative to classroom based learning, but promotes physical activity - crucial when challenging the increasing problem of sedentary lifestyles.
Bryn acts as advisor to the BBC and the Premier League on their education content
Paula Manser
Paula is a dedicated Head Teacher with a deep passion for physical activity and its transformative impact on children's health, well-being, and academic success. Recognizing the evolving habits of children and the societal challenges they face, she understands the critical importance of integrating movement throughout the school day.
Driven by research that underscores the benefits of physical activity for both physical health and cognitive development, she is committed to embedding Move & Learn approaches into her school culture and beyond.
Paula bridges theory and practice, sharing her school’s engaging, movement-rich learning environments, where every child has the opportunity to thrive, with school leaders and teachers who are on their own Move & Learn journey.
Friends of Move & Learn
Ian Holmes
Ian Holmes is a former headteacher who embedded physical activity at the heart of school culture, recognizing its wide-ranging benefits for students’ well-being and learning. His commitment to active education led to involvement in national and international research projects on whole-school physical activity. This included a short-term role at the University of Bradford, where he contributed to the development of the Creating Active Schools programme.
Previously, Ian was a co-director with us and co-authored our book, How to Move & Learn. During this time, he played a key role in developing our training and mentoring programmes, which are now widely and successfully used by schools and training providers.
Now working as an independent education consultant, Ian focuses on supporting school leaders with school improvement. He remains deeply passionate about reducing sedentary time across the school day and beyond, continuing to advocate for active and engaging learning environments.