Elevate PE in your school with an all-in-one CPD solution
A flexible, expert-led platform designed for busy educators.
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Why effective PE CPD is challenging
- Budget constraints: Quality CPD often comes with a hefty price tag
- Time limitations: Busy teachers struggle to fit training into hectic schedules
- Expertise gaps: Keeping up with the latest PE best practices is a constant challenge
- Inconsistent quality: One-off workshops often fail to deliver lasting impact
Introducing Aspire:ED Schools: Your all-in-one PE CPD platform
Aspire:ED Schools tackles your PE CPD challenges head-on:
- Budget-friendly: Access a wealth of resources for less than the cost of a single workshop
- Flexible learning: On-demand content fits seamlessly into your teachers' schedules
- Expert-led content: Stay ahead with insights from leading PE professionals
- Consistent excellence: Ensure all your staff receive high-quality, up-to-date training
What you get with Aspire:ED Schools
- Interactive accredited courses: An extensive library of CPD courses (listed below)
- On-demand webinars: Learn from PE experts anytime, anywhere
- Expert workshops: Insights from organisations like the Youth Sports Trust, Swim England, and afPE
- Ready-to-use resources: Save time with downloadable lesson resources and activities
- Sector news and curriculum guidance: Including funding and grants resources
- Comprehensive eBooks: Deep-dive into crucial PE topics at your own pace
- Mobile-friendly platform: Access training on any device, whenever inspiration strikes
Cost: £595 per year £495 per year for all staff.
CIMSPA accreditation
Our CIMSPA-endorsed courses guarantee the highest quality CPD, ensuring your staff receive training that meets rigorous industry standards for sport and physical activity, set by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), the UK's professional development body for the sector.
afPE PDB
Our membership of the afPE professional development board (PDB), means that our courses demonstrate a commitment to quality professional development in Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity (PESSPA), ensuring your staff receive high-quality learning, teaching, and coaching that meets the standards set.
Explore our most popular short courses
Managing Behaviour in Physical Education
(Learning hours: 5)
This course offers practical tips and strategies for managing behaviour in physical education, particularly for primary practice. It emphasises the contextual nature of behaviour and equips you with tools to navigate these challenges effectively.
FREE with Aspire:ED Schools
(Cost per staff member if purchased separately: £175)
Introduction to Outdoor Adventurous Activities
(Learning hours: 1)
This course introduces the Outdoor Adventurous Activity (OAA) curriculum in primary PE, highlighting its importance and providing practical examples for activities and resources suitable for lower and upper Key Stage 2.
FREE with Aspire:ED Schools
(Cost per staff member if purchased separately: £60)
Athletics
(Learning hours: 1)
Explore teaching athletics through an investigative approach that enhances understanding of principles and techniques. This course empowers you to move beyond traditional methods, addressing common misconceptions in teaching techniques and vocabulary for greater clarity.
FREE with Aspire:ED Schools
(Cost per staff member if purchased separately: £60)
Striking and Fielding
(Learning hours: 1)
This course provides effective coaching techniques and a structured approach to Striking and Fielding. It goes beyond theory by integrating practical small-sided game examples that enhance understanding and encourage active participation among learners.
FREE with Aspire:ED Schools
(Cost per staff member if purchased separately: £60)
Net and Wall
(Learning hours: 1)
This course is designed for both beginners and experienced coaches, offering insights into content, lesson structures, and differentiation strategies to enhance your coaching skills in dynamic sports. Gain the confidence and tools needed to create engaging lessons.
FREE with Aspire:ED Schools
(Cost per staff member if purchased separately: £60)
Invasion Games
(Learning hours: 1)
This course aims to enhance transferable skills in invasion games, focusing on the STEP (Support, Time, Equipment, and People) approach. Learn how to support and extend children's skills, turning every coaching session into an opportunity for development and enjoyment.
FREE with Aspire:ED Schools
(Cost per staff member if purchased separately: £60)
Dance
(Learning hours: 1)
Explore the art of teaching dance with a child-centred approach that fosters creativity and self-expression. This course focuses on dynamic, engaging methods that make learning enjoyable. Discover innovative games to inspire movement ideas and add a playful element to dance.
FREE with Aspire:ED Schools
(Cost per staff member if purchased separately: £60)
Introduction to Gymnastics
(Learning hours: 1)
This course provides essential insights into teaching gymnastics in primary schools. Featuring practical footage, it covers key skills and movements aligned with National Curriculum expectations, helping you gain confidence in teaching gymnastics.
FREE with Aspire:ED Schools
(Cost per staff member if purchased separately: £60)
PE Deep Dive Toolkit
(Learning hours: 1)
In six recorded webinars, PE Consultant Vanessa King will provide the knowledge and tools needed for a successful PE deep dive. Each session covers one focus area, offering practical insights, strategies, and actionable steps.
FREE with Aspire:ED Schools
(Cost per staff member if purchased separately: £20)
Introduction to Early Years PE, Physical Activity and Physically Active Learning
(Learning hours: 1)
Explore EYFS guidance, active learning strategies, and practical planning to enhance fundamental skills and create impactful PE sessions. Ideal for inspiring active, healthy lifestyles from the start.
FREE with Aspire:ED Schools
(Cost per staff member if purchased separately: £60)
Playground Activator
(Learning hours: 1)
Designed to tackle common lunchtime challenges, this programme equips non-teaching staff with the skills and confidence to create safe, engaging, and active play environments. Playground Activator ensures sustainable, positive outcomes, boosting physical activity, enhancing wellbeing, and improving behaviour.
FREE with Aspire:ED Schools
(Cost per staff member if purchased separately: £60)
Adaptive Teaching in Physical Education
(Learning hours: 1)
This course offers practical strategies for creating inclusive environments by modifying activities and supporting diverse learning needs. Gain expert insights and tools to adapt lessons and enhance every child's experience.
FREE with Aspire:ED Schools
(Cost per staff member if purchased separately: £60)
New to PE Leadership
(Learning hours: 1)
This course prepares individuals for physical education leadership roles, covering essential skills in team management, effective PE program creation, and fostering an inclusive environment. You'll learn curriculum development, assessment strategies, and engagement techniques to lead confidently and make a lasting impact.
FREE with Aspire:ED Schools
(Cost per staff member if purchased separately: £60)
Planning and Assessment in PE
(Learning hours: 1)
This course provides tools to design effective PE lessons and assess pupil progress. Learn to create engaging plans aligned with curriculum goals and implement assessment strategies that foster skill development, ensuring every pupil thrives in their physical education journey.
FREE with Aspire:ED Schools
(Cost per staff member if purchased separately: £60)
Fundamental Movement Skills in PE
(Learning hours: 1)
This course helps you develop essential physical skills in children, such as running, jumping, throwing, and balancing. Explore engaging activities and techniques to build confidence and encourage lifelong participation in physical activity, with practical guidance for skill development at every stage.
FREE with Aspire:ED Schools
(Cost per staff member if purchased separately: £60)
Hear from our happy schools
Louise Russell
Teacher
The site is easy to navigate and a good CPD resource. The courses are very accessible, with great content and ideas.
Kate Maskell
Teacher and PE Lead
Navigating the platform was easy and very user-friendly, with lots of useful resources. I enjoyed the consistency of the Aspire:ED courses with the mix between theory and practical sessions.
Sophie Evans
Teacher and PE Lead
I found the CPD platform really useful, the ideas and content were great. Keep the content coming!
Double your learning, halve your costs
When you subscribe to our comprehensive Aspire:ED Schools CPD platform, you'll receive 50% off the following additional courses/qualifications not included in your standard subscription.
* Not applicable to the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Multi-Skills Development in Sport qualification
See Aspire:ED Schools in action: Transform your school's PE CPD in just 30 minutes
In just half an hour, you'll:
- See our full range of CPD resources
- Understand how we can save your school time and money
- Get answers to your specific professional development questions
- Explore how we can support your team's growth
No pressure, no commitment - just pure insight into better PE professional development.
Book your platform demonstration today!
