What are the qualifications?

These are bespoke physical education qualifications for primary school teachers, higher level teaching assistants (HLTAs) and teaching assistants (TAs) and coaches, developed by the Association for Physical Education and accredited by the Leadership Skills Foundation (formerly Sports Leaders UK).

Why should you undertake them?

The aim of the qualifications is to upskill primary colleagues to be able to assist (Level 5) or lead (Level 6) the delivery of high quality primary school PE. These qualifications are proven, effective use of the Primary PE and Sport Premium funding and are designed to help teachers and primary school staff deliver high quality, sustainable PE.

Who are these qualifications aimed at?

Primary school teachers, HLTAs, TAs and coaches embedded within schools will be able to undertake the qualifications.

Level 5 Certificate in Primary School Physical Education Specialism
This is a recognised qualification that aims to upskill primary school teachers and higher level teaching assistants to improve the overall delivery of the physical education curriculum within primary schools. On successful completion of this qualification, delegates will be able to assist in raising the standards within primary school physical education teaching and learning.

Level 6 Award in Primary School Physical Education Subject Leadership
This is a recognised qualification to improve the overall leadership and management of the delivery of the physical education curriculum within primary schools. The aim of this qualification is to enable subject leaders to support and upskill other colleagues in teaching the physical education curriculum. On successful completion of this qualification, delegates will be able to advocate, articulate and lead physical education to achieve whole school improvement.

How many hours training are involved?

The Guided Learning Hours (GLH) are as follows:

• Level 5 – 141 hours which includes 45 tutored hours and 96 independent learning hours
• Level 6 – 38 hours which includes 18 tutored hours and 20 independent learning hours

Level 5&6 Primary PE Qualifications Flyer

Click HERE to read the Department for Education teaching blog which outlines how a Primary school used the Level 5/6 qualification to upskill their staff, using the Primary PE and Sport Premium funding.

Cost

Between £900-£1300, depending on the centre.

Find your local centre to undertake these qualifications

These qualifications can be undertaken locally via one of 50+ nationally approved centres. Depending on the centre, these qualifications can be achieved in 9-18 months.

Click HERE to find a local centre where you can apply as a delegate to complete these qualifications.

Become a centre to deliver these qualifications

Interested in becoming a centre to deliver these qualifications? Click HERE to find out more and register.

Level 5/6 film & Delegate quotes

View the Level 5/6 film produced by Derby County Community Trust in conjunction with the Association for Physical Education & the Learning Skills Foundation (formerly Sports Leaders UK).

You can also view sections from within the full film below:

• Delegates’ Perspective
• Headteachers’ Perspective
• Tutors’ Perspective
• National Perspective

Delegate Quotes:

“I knew the qualification would be good for the school to give us a platform to build from. It’s had a great impact on not only my teaching of PE, but given me the leadership skills to support staff across the school to ensure we are providing children with high quality PE lessons.”

“The level 5/6 qualifications have allowed me to develop my subject knowledge even further. It’s given me the confidence to deliver my curriculum subject and to build a team throughout the whole school, upskilling staff, giving coaching and mentoring opportunities and providing children with high quality lessons. I have also found it really beneficial to network with other subject leaders.”