Is physical education in your school reaching its full potential?

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 classroom dynamics in a physical setting.
• Assessment & progress tracking – Measuring pupil progress and providing meaningful feedback.

When gaps exist in these areas, it can limit the effectiveness of PE lessons and reduce pupil engagement.

The solution: A free PE Skills Gap Analysis Toolkit

Aspire:ED Schools has developed a free PE Skills Gap Analysis Toolkit to help primary schools identify and address these gaps. The toolkit enables schools to assess their teams' strengths and areas for improvement.

Schools can evaluate teachers across key PE competencies using a simple 1-5 scoring system. This process provides a clear overview of where additional training and support are needed, allowing leadership teams to take a strategic approach to professional development.

How Aspire:ED Schools can help bridge the skills gap

Aspire:ED Schools offers a comprehensive CPD platform to empower teachers and improve PE delivery. Key features include:

• Expert-Led CPD courses – Covering topics such as assessment techniques, inclusive PE strategies, behaviour management, and PE pedagogy.
• Flexible learning pathways – Courses that fit around busy schedules, enabling teachers to develop their skills at their own pace.
• Webinars & workshops – Interactive sessions with industry experts to keep your PE team up-to-date with best practices.
• Resource hub – Access a wealth of lesson plans, teaching guides, and assessment tools to support effective PE delivery.
• School-wide training solutions – Tailored CPD courses to ensure all staff receive the necessary training to provide high-quality PE lessons.
• Personalised development plans – Helping teachers track progress and set clear CPD goals based on the skills gap analysis.

By leveraging these features, schools can ensure their PE provision is engaging, inclusive, and impactful.

Take action: Elevate your school’s PE curriculum today.

Don't let skills gaps hold back your school's PE provision. Take advantage of Aspire:ED Schools' free resources and expert-led training to empower your teaching staff, inspire your pupils, and create a more active future.

✅ Download the free PE Skills Gap Analysis Toolkit to assess your team's current capabilities. 

✅ Explore the Aspire:ED Schools website for tailored CPD solutions. 

✅ Request a demo to see how the Aspire:ED Schools Platform can help transform your school's PE provision. 

Visit Aspire:ED Schools today and take the first step toward unlocking the full potential of PE in your school!