Professional Development Board for Physical Education (PDBfPE)

What is it: 

The Professional Development Board (PDBfPE) for Physical Education was established in 2000, and reviewed and updated in 2008, with a goal to ensure quality in the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of all practitioners in Physical Education and School Sport (PESS). This is both for the benefit of young people and to raise standards in PESS.

The PDBfPE’s work contributes to the National Continuing Professional Development strategy for PESS through the development of high-quality learning, teaching and coaching. Through formal quality assurance the PDBfPE will:

• Ensure that any development activities offered are of a consistently high standard;
• Ensure that those offering and leading development activities are acknowledged by the Board as appropriate providers;
• Promote the provision of a wide range and variety of appropriate CPD opportunities including resources.

What can you apply for:

There will be one initial submission for approval and then you will be expected to complete a brief annual review in order to retain your approved status.

A: Approved Provider Status as an individual or organisation providing professional development
B: Approved Provider Status of a resource (e.g. DVD, book, web-based material, etc.)
C: Approved Provider Status of a resource with accompanying direct delivery (e.g. a course to help practitioners deliver gymnastics supported by a resource, book, DVD, etc)

How and when to apply:

Application submissions and Board meetings take place four times a year. Applications will not be received after the submission date and all applicants will be notified in writing following the Professional Development Board meeting.

Download a copy of the PDBfPE application form by clicking HERE.

Further information to support Section C2.1 of your application can be download HERE.

Completed application forms should be sent (by the closing date – see above) electronically to helen.chadwick@afpe.org.uk and any supporting literature emailed to Helen or posted to the following address:

Helen Chadwick PDB (c/o afPE)
17 Cawdell Drive
Long Whatton
Leciestershire
LE12 5BW

Please note that you may be called for an interview by the Professional Development Board to support your application.