▫️Charity & subject association for PE in the UK
▫️EVERY child, EVERY week, EVERY year
afPE provides quality assured services and resources, and valuable professional support for our members and the physical education and sport profession through a range of high quality accredited professional development opportunities, employment support, employment opportunities, journals, monthly newsletter, email and text updates, representation at key stakeholder meetings and national working parties, insurance cover and dedicated help lines for health & safety and legal advice.
13/08/2026
📣 REMINDER
There’s still time to submit an article to the autumn edition of Physical Education Matters (PEM), the journal of the Association for Physical Education.
Share your knowledge, experience and examples of effective practice with the PE community.
📅 Deadline: 7 September
📧 [email protected]
💙 Why is PE important to Sue Barker?
"The importance of PE in primary school is to ignite a passion very early on in a kid's life."
Sue Barker joined us at the afPE National PE Conference to share why she believes physical education plays such an important role in every child's journey.
Thank you, Sue, for sharing such an inspiring message and for championing the importance of high-quality primary PE.
15/07/2026
📢 We’re reopening applications – Join the afPE Tutor Workforce!
afPE is seeking experienced tutors to join our Tutor Workforce, supporting the delivery of the new Primary School Physical Education Specialism Course across the country.
This exciting opportunity is ideal for educators who are passionate about high-quality Physical Education and committed to developing the next generation of practitioners.
Tutors will play a pivotal role in delivering rich and engaging learning experiences for delegates enrolled on this new qualification, helping to strengthen primary PE provision nationwide.
We are welcoming applications from experienced practitioners for both Lead Tutor and Support Tutor roles.
To apply, please:
• Review the Tutor Workforce role specification and essential criteria
• Complete the application form with clear responses to the questions provided
• Upload an up-to-date CV and tailored cover letter outlining your relevant experience, primary PE expertise, and motivation for applying
Successful applicants will be contacted following the review process.
🔗 https://www.afpe.org.uk/page/Level5TutorWorkforceapplication
“Supporting primary PE is super important to me because it has changed my life.”
At the afPE National PE Conference, Montell Douglas shared why supporting high-quality primary PE means so much to her.
Her journey is a powerful reminder that positive experiences in physical education can have a lifelong impact, helping children build confidence, discover their potential and develop a love of being active.
Watch the interview to hear more about why primary PE matters.
A huge thank you to Montell for taking the time to share her story and for championing the importance of primary PE 💙
09/07/2026
📢 Important update: PE and Sport Premium
The Department for Education has announced an increase to the one-off transition payment for the 2026/27 academic year, rising from £100 million to £150 million.
The announcement also includes information on:
• Funding allocations
• When schools will receive the funding
• Partnership network delivery from April 2027
• Publication of updated guidance
Read the full Department for Education update here:
https://news.service.education.gov.uk/ph75/send/u7j-84hj9
09/07/2026
👏 Congratulations to the latest organisations to achieve afPE Approved Professional Development Provider (APDP) status!
A big welcome and well done to:
Active Luton
Commando Joe's Enrichment
The APDP accreditation recognises high-quality, research-informed professional development that aligns with current national standards – supporting teachers to develop their subject knowledge, build confidence, and enhance pupil experiences in PE.
If your organisation delivers high-quality PE CPD and would like to become an afPE Approved Professional Development Provider, visit our website to find out more about the application process and upcoming windows.
💙 Looking back at our National PE Conference.
Our theme of Confident, Connected and Curriculum Ready reflected a shared commitment to preparing the PE workforce for the future.
"The purpose of today's conference is all around preparing the workforce for the changes that are ahead in terms of the physical education landscape." – Kate
Here are just a few moments from the day.
01/07/2026
Teachers, National School Sports Week is coming up in July! (6th-12th)
If you’re starting to think ahead, has plenty of PE resources are designed to work within real timetables, whether you’re planning a full week or a single session.
Register today and to download – free, flexible and classroom ready.
https://plprimarystars.com/
25/06/2026
What an incredible day at the afPE National PE Conference 2026! 💙
Thank you to our keynote speakers, workshop deliverers, exhibitors, performers, volunteers and delegates for making this year's conference such a memorable and inspiring event.
A special thank you to our sponsors – Davies Sports, Commando Joe's Enrichment, Complete PE and Leadership Skills Foundation – whose support helped make the event possible.
Together, we continue to learn, collaborate and champion high-quality physical education for every child and young person.
Thank you for being part of it!
22/06/2026
🌡️ With high temperatures forecast across parts of the UK, it's important to consider how physical education, school sport and physical activity can be adapted to help keep children and young people safe.
Our weather guidance provides practical advice to support schools and practitioners when planning and delivering activity during periods of hot weather.
🔗 Read the guidance here: https://www.afpe.org.uk/news/news.asp?id=729657
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