📢 Important update: PE and Sport Premium The Department for Education has announced an increase to the one-off transition payment for 2026/27, rising from £100m to £150m. Read the full update: news.service.education.gov.u… #PESportPremium #PhysicalEducation

Why is PE so important? 💭 We asked primary school pupils what they enjoy most about PE - and their answers are a great reminder of the positive impact it can have. 💙 Sometimes, it’s best to hear it from the children themselves. 🎥 #primaryPE #physicaleducation #afPE #PE

💙 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." An inspiring reminder of the impact quality physical education can have. #PE #PhysicalEducation #afpeconference #afpe2026

💙 Why is PE important to @MontyTrackStar? "Supporting primary PE is super important to me because it has changed my life." A powerful reminder of the lifelong impact quality physical education can have. #PE #PhysicalEducation #afPENationalConference

💙 A look back at our National PE Conference. "Preparing the workforce for the changes ahead in the physical education landscape." – Kate Thornton-Bousfield A day of connection, learning and looking ahead. #PE #PhysicalEducation #afPENationalConference

What a day! 💙 Thank you to everyone who attended, presented, exhibited and supported the afPE National PE Conference 2026, and to our sponsors for making it possible. Together, we're championing PE and making a difference for young people every day. #afPEConference2026 #PE

📖 The Summer Edition of PE Matters is out now! Packed with insights, ideas and inspiration from across the PE community, there's plenty to explore in this latest issue. 👉 Read now: afpe.org.uk/page/PE_Matters_… #PEMatters #PhysicalEducation #afPE

We’re excited to announce a new NGB partnership between afPE and the British DanceSport Association 🤝 Together, we’ll be supporting schools and teachers to create more opportunities for young people to experience dance sport and enjoy the creativity and physical benefits. 💃

To celebrate headlining the afPE Conference again this year and their ongoing partnership with afPE, @CommandoJoes are giving schools the chance to win a whole-school enrichment package worth over £4,000 👏 Sign up here: webforms.pipedrive.com/f/2TX…

We’re excited to announce a new NGB partnership between afPE and the @BHAHorseracing 🤝 Together, we’ll be supporting schools and teachers to create more opportunities for young people to build confidence, develop new skills and experience horseracing.

We’re delighted to have Leadership Skills Foundation as a sponsor of the afPE National Conference 🙌 Since 1981, LSF has helped 2M+ young people build leadership, confidence & life skills through sport & physical activity. Find out more: LeadershipSkillsFoundation.o… @LshipSkillsFdn

We’re excited to announce a new NGB partnership between afPE and Swim England 🤝 Together, we’ll be supporting schools and teachers to create positive, inclusive swimming experiences that help every child build confidence in and around water. By working together, we aim to strengthen swimming and water safety education, giving more young people the skills, knowledge and enjoyment needed to stay active and safe for life. 👉 Swipe to hear what Swim England had to say about the partnership. #afPE #SwimEngland #PhysicalEducation #SchoolSport

As a proud sponsor of the afPE Conference, @Complete_PE is excited to unveil its biggest upgrade yet, with a modernised platform and refreshed resources designed to support schools in delivering a high-quality Physical Education curriculum. Covering all areas of the PE National Curriculum for EYFS, KS1, and KS2, alongside transition units into KS3, Complete PE helps schools deliver engaging, inclusive, and effective PE lessons for every child. Visit Complete PE at the afPE Conference to discover more and see how their latest developments can support your school’s PE journey. Find out more: completepe.com #PhysicalEducation #PE #SchoolSport #PrimaryPE #Education #TeachingResources #CompletePE #afPEConference

National PE Conference – Initial Teacher Education Strand 🎓 Great PE starts with great teacher education. Initial Teacher Education (ITE) plays a vital role in preparing the next generation of PE teachers with the confidence, knowledge, and skills needed to deliver high-quality, inclusive physical education. This year, for the first time, there will be a dedicated ITE Strand built into the National PE Conference in June. Find out more about the ITE workshops and register your place here: afpe.org.uk/events/EventDeta… All registered ITE providers will be offered one FREE student teacher place. To access your free student teacher place, please email tom.banks@afpe.org.uk and quote Conf+1ITE, including the contact details, workshop choices of your student teacher, and the name of your organisation. #PhysicalEducation #PEConference #ITE #TeacherEducation #PETeachers #ProfessionalDevelopment #SchoolSport #InitialTeacherEducation #afPEConference

Calling all Scottish teachers and schools… 🎾 LTA Youth Schools, Tennis Scotland, and sportscotland are helping teachers bring tennis to life in PE. The free 90-minute online training builds confidence and provides practical resources to make PE fun and inclusive. Schools also receive a £250 voucher for equipment or team teaching once training is complete. Register today: lta.org.uk/roles-and-venues/… #LTAYouthSchools #SchoolsTennis

Get your Game Face ON and get Sports Day ready with @DaviesSportsUK As a headline sponsor of the afPE conference in June, we’re gearing up to champion the best day in the school year; Sports Day! We’re a PE and sports equipment supplier to UK schools and passionate advocates of PE for enjoyment, vital for healthy-wellbeing and social connection of children. What’s best about us: everything we design and manufacture is specifically made for education. We choose sustainable options where possible and everything is quality tested prior to sale. And if things are not quite right for your school, we have an exemplary UK-based customer service team who happily resolve any issues. Discover more lnkd.in/engCmZMq

📚 Supporting high-quality PE, every step of the way Our afPE Approved Curriculum Resources continue to grow, giving schools confidence in the quality and credibility of the materials they use. With trusted providers like PE Mastery, @PrimPEplanning and @PEplanning now part of the programme, we’re proud to support greater choice and clarity for teachers and leaders. 👏 Explore approved resources and raise the standard of PE provision. #afPE #ApprovedCurriculumResources #QualityPE #PELeadership

⏳ Don’t miss your chance… Timeslot 3 is your final opportunity to dive into the wide range of workshops on offer at the National PE Conference - packed with ideas, inspiration, and practical takeaways to elevate your PE practice. Make sure you’ve planned your day and secured your sessions. 🔗 afpe.org.uk/events/EventDeta… #NationalPEConference #PEInspiration #ActiveLearning #PELeaders

60 days to go… ⏳ The countdown to our National PE Conference is officially on! Join us on 23 June for a day of inspiration, practical ideas and valuable connections with colleagues across the sector. Don’t miss out – secure your place today via our website #PhysicalEducation #PEConference #Education #TeacherDevelopment #ProfessionalLearning #SchoolSport #PECommunity

Join our CEO, Kate, as she shares what you can expect from the afPE National PE Conference in Leeds this June. There’s something for everyone – whether you’re a primary or secondary teacher, a trainee, a teacher educator, or working across the PE and school sport sector, you’ll find sessions tailored to you. Be part of an inspiring day exploring the future of Physical Education and school sport – an opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of the conversation. 🎟️ Book your place: afpe.org.uk/events/EventDeta… #PhysicalEducation #PECommunity #SchoolSport #PrimaryPE #PEteachers