Which category of annual membership is right for you?
Join afPE by selecting one of the following categories...
School Membership
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
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). If you’re retired and still want the benefits of afPE Membership, please email enquiries@afpe.org.uk
Opportunities for discounted cluster rates if you sign up a minium of 5 schools
Benefits of Annual Membership
Expert advice and support for health & safety and safeguarding in PESSPA
Access to the new Safe Practice in PESSPA online resource
Online access to editions of afPE’s termly journal – ‘Physical Education Matters’
Multiple logins (3 or 7 dependent on school type) for the members’ area of the afPE website with full access to a wide range of useful downloads, Safe Practice
in PESSPA online resource and more
Dedicated access to live bi-monthly afPE member webinars (the full archive of previous webinars is available on-demand)
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
£50 discount off RRP when applying for the afPE Quality Mark for your school
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
Up to 25% discount on afPE National Conference tickets and afPE professional development courses
24/7, 365 wellbeing support, including: confidential helpline and access to wellbeing resources such as webinars, factsheets, articles, videos, guides and self-help
programmes
Ability to upload unlimited PE and sport related job vacancies to the Career Centre on the afPE website
Certificate of membership
Opportunity to purchase afPE’s internationally peer reviewed journal, ‘Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy’ at over 50% its RRP
Personal Membership
Annual Membership from £155
Opportunity to purchase additional insurance cover
Benefits of Annual Membership
Specialist personal insurance (£10 million civil liability & personal accident cover) for PE professionals and access to the DAS legal advice helpline. Specialist
personal insurance (£10 million civil liability & personal accident cover) for PE professionals and access to the DAS legal advice helpline
Online access to editions of afPE’s termly journal – ‘Physical Education Matters’
Personal login for the members’ area of the afPE website with full access to a wide range of useful downloads, updates and resources as well as online access to
the full archive of ‘Physical Education Matters’
Access to the new Safe Practice in PESSPA online resource
Expert advice and support for health & safety and safeguarding in PESSPA, including a dedicated helpline
Dedicated access to live bi-monthly afPE member webinars (the full archive of previous webinars are 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
Up to 25% discount on afPE National Conference tickets and afPE professional development courses
Ability to upload your CV to increase career & employment opportunities
Certificate of membership
Opportunity to purchase afPE’s internationally peer reviewed journal, ‘Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy’ at over 50% its RRP, published 6 times a year with
both hardcopy and online access to the full archive
Student Membership
For any students/trainees currently studying for a PE/Sport related qualification. This membership can be obtained for FREE if your Higher Educational Institute or training provider are a member of afPE
Can be obtained for FREE if your Higher Educational Institute or training provider are a member of afPE
Benefits of Annual Membership
Unique access to the afPE ‘Student Area’ – the foundation to a journey of excellence in PE, School Sport and Physical Activity
Online access to editions of afPE’s termly journal – ‘Physical Education Matters’
Personal login for the members’ area of the afPE website with full access to a wide range of useful downloads, updates and resources as well as online access to
the online archive of ‘Physical Education Matters’
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 the new Safe Practice in PESSPA online resource
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
Up to 50% discount on afPE National Conference tickets and afPE professional development courses
Ability to upload your CV to increase career & employment opportunities
Certificate of membership
Higher Education Institution Membership
Annual Membership from £540
Free Student Membership for all students on PE/Sport related courses (Terms & Conditions Apply - Contact us for details)
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
Ability to upload unlimited PE related job vacancies to the afPE website
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
Business Associate Membership
This category of membership is geared towards commercial organisations and recognises high quality providers who support PESSPA professionals to achieve the best outcomes for children & young people
The use of the afPE Business Associate 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 Business Associates 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
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 and PESP
Opportunities for collaboration on CPD, boosting confidence for PE teachers, better exposing your sport to the curriculum
Opportunities to post on our website. Job adverts on our Career and Vacancies page as well as any future events your organisation has on our Events Calendar page
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
School Sport Partnership & Active
Partnership Membership
For School Sports Partnerships looking to stay up to date with the latest updates in PESSPA and with opportunities to heavily discounted/free CPDs.
Prioritise safety in PESSPA 2024 with the definitive guide to safer physical activity. This essential resource ensures that every participant, from athletes to educators, are equipped with the knowledge and tools to create a secure and supportive environment for PESSPA.
Active Partnership also available. To find out more please contact enquiries@afpe.org.uk
Benefits of Annual Membership
Full access to all website resources & access to online community
Safe Practice in PESSPA Licence
Up to 25% off CPDs and Conference Tickets
15% off bespoke CPDs / support
Annual afPE Focus Group opportunity for your schools
Use of a bespoke afPE logo for your use
Your logo on afPE Website
Monthly newsletter & e-updates
Copies of Physical Education Matters (PEM), & Physical Education & Sport Pedagogy (PESP)
Preferential advertising rates in PEM
10% off Get Grants services
3 sub-accounts
Safe Practice Subscription (Non-Member Access)
Annual Subscription - £40
Available as a part of membership
Benefits of Annual Subscription
Best Practices Guidance: Implement effective safety measures with the latest advice
Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage potential risks to prevent accidents and injuries
Legal Compliance: Ensure your school meets all legal and regulatory requirements
Professional Development: Stay updated with the latest safety standards and practices
Policy Development: Aid in creating and implementing safety policies
10 Chapters covering a breadth of Safe Practice in PESSPA
Professor Jo Harris
Emeritus Professor of Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy | Loughborough University
“I am eternally grateful to the Association as it has helped me throughout my career as a PE teacher and then a PE teacher educator. Being a member meant that I was able to keep up to date with advances in my subject through reading journals and engaging in professional development opportunities where I learnt from experts in the field. There is no doubt that my career has been hugely enhanced through my lifelong membership of a subject association."
Ian Roberts
PE Adviser | Cambridgeshire Local Authority
"Physical Education is the most complex, and nuanced of all subjects within the curriculum, and afPE, as the principal national subject association for PE, is the first port of call for all things connected with PE and School Sport. With its wider team of consultants and genuine subject experts, schools and settings can be assured that they always have access to cutting edge advice and support, so ensuring that staff and children experience a safe, fulfilling PE journey."
Emily Jones
PE Coordinator | St John's Primary School
“I joined afPE while I was a trainee to help with my assignments, the journals were invaluable! Now I’m qualified it was a no-brainer to get permission from my Head to sign our school up for membership. The advice and support I've received has been well-worth the cost of the joining fee."
Combined Liability insurance – Protects all Full 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 Full Members if they are injured whilst undertaking the recognised/authorised activities of the Association
Legal Helpline – Gives all Full 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 Full 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.
If you do not wish to join online, you can sign up by calling our membership helpline on 01905 673960 and we can take a payment over the phone. If you would prefer
to receive an invoice, please quote a PO number to enquiries@afpe.org.uk and we will process your application within 48 hours.
The number of accounts/logins that schools receive as part of their membership package with afPE depends on whether you are primary or secondary:
Primary - 3 sub-accounts
Secondary - 7 sub-accounts
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’
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!
Membership costs are subject to change on an annual basis
When submitting an application for membership or membership renewal whether online or by some other means, you will be required to accept these terms and conditions. Our acceptance of your application which will create a legally binding contract between you and the Association for Physical Education incorporating these terms and conditions
Your 365 day Membership Period will start once payment has been received and verified
Your membership will be due for renewal at the end of the 365 day Membership Period and a renewal notice with invoice will be issued one calendar month prior to the end of the Membership Period
Non-payment of invoice will result in lapse in membership after 30 calendar days of invoice date
Cancellation and Refunds
We will assume that you do not wish to renew your membership if payment is not received by the due date (our terms are 30 days)
Membership (and insurance) fees are not refundable on cancellation
No, our annual membership does not automatically renew. We will contact members a month prior to renewal and will issue an invoice. Should you wish to go ahead
with the renewal, simply process the payment or let us know if you do not want to go ahead, and we will cancel the subscription for you.
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.
