In many primary schools, physical education is delivered by a mix of class teachers and non-specialists. While enthusiasm is high, confidence and consistency can vary, and that impacts the quality of provision.

So how can you ensure your team delivers engaging, inclusive, high-quality PE every week?

Start with insight.

 At Aspire:ED Schools, we support PE Leads to build stronger departments by identifying where support is needed and delivering expert-led CPD that actually works in real school settings.

Start with our FREE PE Skills Gap Analysis Toolkit

Use our quick scoring system to assess your team's strengths and development areas across behaviour, planning, inclusion, and more.

Then explore Aspire:ED Schools

It's a flexible online CPD platform with on-demand training, lesson resources, and practical guidance, all mapped to the national curriculum.

• Built for both PE specialists and non-specialists
• Led by experienced UK educators
• Just £495 for a whole-school licence (with
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Ensuring high-quality Physical Education (PE) in primary schools is crucial for fostering a lifelong love of physical activity among pupils. However, many schools face challenges in delivering a well-rounded and engaging PE curriculum. Are your teachers fully confident in all aspects of PE delivery? Do they need support in areas such as gymnastics, dance, inclusion, behaviour management, or assessment?

Identifying the problem: The primary PE skills gap

Many primary school teachers feel underprepared to teach PE effectively. While they may excel in classroom subjects, PE requires a distinct skill set, including:

• PE curriculum knowledge – Understanding how to structure and deliver lessons across different activity areas.
• PE pedagogy – Implementing teaching strategies that engage all learners.
• Inclusion & differentiation – Ensuring PE is accessible and enjoyable for every child, regardless of ability.
• Behaviour management in PE – Keeping pupils motivated and managing classro
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