As PE and school sport evolves, is your workforce ready?
The conversation around PE and school sport in schools is changing.
With the Government confirming the extension of the PE and Sport Premium and preparing to introduce the new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network, many schools are beginning to think differently about how they build long-term capacity.
While funding and support models may evolve, one challenge remains the same. Schools need skilled, confident staff who can meet the growing demands of inclusive education.
Increasing numbers of children require additional support to access learning and participate fully in physical education. At the same time, schools are working hard to recruit, develop and retain experienced staff.
For many school leaders, the question is no longer simply "How do we deliver PE?" but "How do we build the expertise our school will need over the next five years?"
Developing existing staff is becoming an increasingly important part of the answer.
Investing in professional development helps schools retain valued colleagues, strengthen SEND provision and build expertise that stays within the organisation. Rather than relying solely on external support, schools can create sustainable capacity from within.
One example is the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant (SEND & PE Specialism), which combines advanced SEND practice with inclusive PE to help experienced Teaching Assistants, sports coaches and support staff make an even greater impact across school life. It supports schools to strengthen inclusive practice while creating meaningful career progression for their workforce.
As schools prepare for the next phase of PE and school sport, workforce development deserves a place in the conversation alongside funding, partnerships, and curriculum delivery.
The schools that invest in their people today will be better placed to meet tomorrow's challenges.
Find out how the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant (SEND & PE Specialism) apprenticeship can help your school build specialist in-house expertise.
Explore the programme and register your interest here: https://info.aaeg.co.uk/level5