6 Core Reasons to Become a Member
PE Expertise - Latest PE expertise & best practice via PE Matters & webinars
Upskill - Access to exclusive membership resources & discounted CPD opportunities, including the afPE Annual Development Day
Safe Practice - Online licence for Safe Practice, a recommended resource by the PE sector
Networking - Idea sharing platform in the members area. Network with likeminded individuals and contribute to special interest groups
Shared Access - Multiple logins for schools with full access to support competence and confidence
H&S Advice - Expert H&S and Safeguarding advice
And that's just the beginning - experience a wealth of additional benefits beyond these when you join!
Which category of annual membership is right for you?
Join afPE by selecting one of the following categories…
School Memberships
Ensure confidence, competence and quality assurance with our school membership offer. Memberships include multiple logins to enable all PESSPA staff in your school to gain access to afPE’s vast resources. Unlock exclusive benefits if you sign up at least 5 schools. For more information on Cluster Membership, email enquiries@afpe.org.uk
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School Membership
Primary / Middle - £154
Secondary School - £254
SEND / Special School - £154
Opportunities for discounted cluster rates if you sign up a minimum of 5 schools
Benefits of Annual Membership
Access to Safe Practice in PESSPA online resource
Expert advice and support for Health & Safety and safeguarding in PESSPA
Monthly E- Newsletter
Free and discounted access to Webinars
Online access to afPE’s termly journal – ‘Physical Education Matters’
Discounts on CPD, events, training and resources
Discounted ticket(s) to our Annual Conference
Special interest groups: networking opportunities
Certificate of Membership
afPE Rewards scheme
Additional logins to all member resources, development opportunities and the members area for members of staff
Best practice guidance and resources
News Updates
Secondary School Membership
Annual Membership - £254
SEND/Special School Membership
Annual Membership - £154
Primary School Membership
Annual Membership - £154
Student Membership
For any students / student teachers / early career teachers currently studying for a PE/Sport related qualification or in the first two years of teaching.
Annual Membership - £20
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Benefits of Student Membership
Dedicated ITE network website page
Website resources
Termly events (free)
Publishing opportunities
Discounted annual conference place
Termly Physical Education Matters (PEM) journal
Safe Practice in Physical Education publication
Dedicated access to live bi-monthly afPE member webinars (the full archive of previous webinars is available to view on-demand)
24/7, 365 wellbeing support, including: confidential helpline and access to wellbeing resources such as webinars, factsheets, articles, videos, guides and self-help programmes
Access to afPE’s online member community: network with likeminded individuals and contribute to special interest groups
Monthly e-newsletter and regular e-updates designed to keep members up-to-date on the latest developments, resources, news and opportunities available within the sector
Access to ‘afPE Rewards’, a benefit scheme exclusively for members which provides discounts, cashback and cost savings on a wide range of personal lifestyle opportunities
Certificate of membership
Higher Education Memberships
Enhance the quality of physical education teacher education with our Higher Education membership. Membership includes multiple logins, giving lecturers, tutors and programme staff access to afPE's extensive library of guidance, research and professional resources. Support your team with trusted, sector-leading expertise.
Annual Membership - £540
Higher Educational Institution International Membership
Annual Membership - £600
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Termly newsletter
Regional network meetings
Dedicated ITE network website page
Website resources
Termly events (free)
Publishing opportunities
Discounted annual conference place plus one free student teacher place
Special interest groups
Termly Physical Education Matters (PEM) journal
Safe Practice in Physical Education publication
X 5 logins
£20 student teacher membership
Higher Educational Institution Library Membership
This category of membership is geared towards commercial organisations who support PESSPA professionals to achieve the best outcomes for children & young people
Industry Provider Membership
Annual Membership - £440 + VAT
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Industry Provider Membership
Annual Membership - £440 + VAT
Benefits of Annual Membership
The use of the afPE Industry Provider logo on any promotional literature you produce
Copy of your logo and link to your profile on the afPE website, along with a ticker including your logo on the homepage
Your own Business profile page on the members' area of afPE's online PE community and membership to a dedicated group for Industry Providers to engage with afPE's member base
Access to afPE’s member reward scheme – afPE Rewards which will enable you to save the cost of your subscription with discounts off a range of lifestyle and work related opportunities
Termly copies of afPE’s journals – Physical Education Matters and 6 x annual copies of Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy
Preferential advertising rates in Physical Education Matters
Regular exposure in PE Matters and on our social media platforms advertsing your products and events
Access to the members’ area of the afPE website, including community area, forums & monthly e-newsletter
Advance alerts for exhibition opportunities at preferential rates for the annual afPE National Conference
Personal Membership
A membership for individuals, including £10 million personal insurance cover and 24/7, 365 legal advice. Ideal for the anyone working in the PESSPA landscape across the UK (additional insurance options are available to bolt on for those who undertake freelance/consultancy work).
Annual Membership from £155
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Personal Membership
Annual Membership from £155
Opportunity to purchase additional insurance cover
Benefits of Annual Membership
Insurance (£10 million civil liability and Personal Accident Cover)
Access to the ARAG legal advice helpline
24/7 365 Wellbeing support, including confidential helpline, webinars and resources etc.
Access to Safe Practice in PESSPA online resource
Expert advice and support for Health & Safety and safeguarding in PESSPA
Monthly E- Newsletter
Free and discounted access to Webinars
Online access to afPE’s termly journal – ‘Physical Education Matters’
Discounts on CPD, events, training and resources
Discounted ticket to our Annual Conference
Special interest groups: networking opportunities
Certificate of Membership
Insurance documentation to clearly outline cover
afPE Rewards scheme
Best practice guidance and resources
News Updates
For National Governing Bodies or large sport organisations looking to collaborate with afPE to enhance your sport visibility in the school setting
NGB & Sector Affiliate Membership
Annual Membership - £440 + VAT
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NGB & Sector Affiliate Membership
Annual Membership - £440 + VAT
Benefits of Annual Membership
Access to the Safe Practice in PESSPA resource, the definitive guide to Health & Safety
Accreditation opportunities for curriculum time events, training and courses
Access to the members area of the afPE website, home to essential documents for teaching PE, including PEM
Opportunities for collaboration on CPD, boosting confidence for PE teachers, better exposing your sport to the curriculum
Access to 10 sub accounts for colleagues, giving access to all these benefits for a wider group of your organisation
Opportunities to partner with afPE on research, school engagement programmes and nationwide initiatives promoting physical education and sport
Promotion on our website on an affiliate specific page, in addition to a personalised logo demonstrating partnership for your work and regular social media posts
Priority access opportunities to exhibit and speak at our national conference at reduced rates, exposing you to a network of PE professionals
Annual meetings to discuss ideas that you want represented to the Department for Education in PE
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Benefits of Annual Membership
Personal logins for two staff to the members’ area of the afPE website with access to a wide range of useful downloads, resources and community area
Institutional online access for staff/students to the online archive of the ‘Physical Education Matters’ journal
6 x hardcopy editions of the ‘Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy (PESP)’ journal
Institutional online access for staff/students to the online archive of the ‘Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy (PESP)’ journal
Monthly e-newsletter and regular e-updates designed to keep your staff and students up-to-date on the latest developments, resources, news and opportunities available within the sector
Access to the new Safe Practice in PESSPA online resource for the account holder. Additional logins available for students at an increased fee
Certificate of membership
Initial Teacher Educator Membership
Annual Membership - £249
Membership FAQs
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afPE's comprehensive cover includes:
Combined Liability insurance – Protects all Personal Members if they are held responsible for causing an injury to someone else or damage to someone’s property
Personal Accident insurance – Provides benefits to all Personal Members if they are injured whilst undertaking the recognised/authorised activities of the Association
Legal Helpline – Gives all Personal Members access to a free confidential 24 hour a day legal helpline to advise on a number of issues such as personal and commercial legal advice
2025/2026 Insurance Options
The options for afPE members are as follows:
Option 1 - included as standard within the membership fee for individual Personal Members
Option 2 - £60
This is bolt-on cover for members working for a single school/establishment/agency but who also undertake some additional freelance work up to the value of £5,000 total income per year
Option 3
This is bolt-on cover for members working on a totally freelance basis, such as consultants, with an annual turnover of:
Up to £50,000 – £100 (Option 3a)
Between £50,001 and £99,999 – £340 (Option 3b)
Between £100,000 and £149,999 – £370 (Option 3c)
The costs outlined above (3a, 3b & 3c) are in addition to the individual membership fee, which is currently £155 for Personal Members.
Howdens can be contacted on 0121 698 8160 (Please ask for - Emma Laming) if you require any further information.
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The difference between Personal and School Membership is:
Personal Members receive personal insurance cover and access to legal advice, School Members don’t
Personal Members can upload a CV to promote themselves to the afPE membership base, School Members can’t
School Members have between 3-7 logins for their staff to access the members’ area and afPE’s online community, Personal Members don’t
School Members can upload unlimited PE and Sport related job advertisements onto afPE’s Career Centre, Personal Members can’t
School Members can benefit from a £150 discount on any application/re-application for the afPE Quality Mark, Personal Members can’t
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The number of accounts/logins that schools receive as part of their membership package with afPE depends on your membership role.
What is included within each account/login?
A dedicated profile page (which can be set to private or openly available to all afPE members to view)
About Me page
Ability to upload photos and files to your page, create bookmarks and maintain a personal blog
Join special interest groups (SIG) that you wish to engage with and contribute to forums that exist for each SIG
Select what types of news content you want to consume
Ability to message other members (if you want to make your profile visible to other afPE members) and maintain connections, building your own PE network to share ideas, best practice and collaborate with likeminded ‘People’
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afPE’s website utilises the Recite Me cloud-based technology toolbar which makes our website digitally inclusive by allowing you to customise your content so that you can consume it in ways that work best for you!
Benefits of the accessibility toolbar include:
Play Audio: The software has the capability to read out aloud the content of our website, in hundreds of different languages
Text Options: Users can increase or decrease the size and colour of the font, and also the font itself
Dictionary, Translation & Magnifier: There's a built in English dictionary, the ability to translate text into a different language and a magnifying glass to magnify text on your screen
Plain Text Mode, Margins & Audio Download: Ability to remove images and view in plain text mode, change the text dimensions by narrowing the width of the text column and download text as an audio file
Plus... If you are a regular visitor to our website, you can save your settings to make it easier for you when you next return!
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Yes, afPE offers generous discounted rates for Multi-Academy Trust cluster memberships (minimum 5 schools), please see the pricings below:
Primary School - £104 per school
Secondary School - £160 per school
50+ total schools - £100 per school
Should you wish to proceed, then all we would need to do is be sent a completed spreadsheet including all of the different schools’ details and we can generate a single invoice to cover all of the subscriptions. If a school is already a member, we can provide them a pro-rata refund for the remainder of their term of membership. This helps us ensure all schools have the same membership dates. Please email enquiries@afpe.org.uk to discuss your requirements.
