Professional Development Board
Quality Standards Governance for Continuing Professional Development and Learning Resources
The afPE Professional Development Board (PDB)– your central hub for quality-assured professional learning in physical education. The PDB is committed to supporting the development of a highly skilled workforce by endorsing and promoting trusted CPD and resource providers who deliver high-quality, impactful training. Whether you are a current provider, exploring how to become one or looking for some reliable CPD, we are here to support your journey and champion excellence in PE. Thank you for being part of our shared mission to raise standards and improve outcomes for all children and young people through effective professional development. Our accreditation process is divided into two pathways: Approved Curriculum Resources and Approved Professional Development Providers.
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Why Choose afPE Accreditation?
As the sole subject association for Physical Education in the UK, afPE is uniquely positioned to uphold and champion the highest standards in professional development. Our Professional Development Board (PDB) ensures that every endorsed provider and resource meets rigorous quality assurance criteria, offering peace of mind to schools, educators, and stakeholders.
By choosing afPE accreditation, you gain:
National Recognition – Be recognised by the UK’s leading authority on Physical Education.
Trusted Quality Assurance – Demonstrate that your CPD or resource meets sector-leading standards.
Increased Visibility – Accredited providers and resources are featured on our searchable directory, trusted by thousands of schools and professionals nationwide.
Professional Credibility – Enhance your reputation and align your offer with afPE’s mission to raise standards across the profession.
Impactful Reach – Play an active role in improving outcomes for children and young people through high-quality, evidence-informed professional learning.
Approved Curriculum Resources
For high-quality teaching and learning resources:
Overview
The Approved Curriculum Resource (ACR) accreditation recognises educational materials that support the delivery of high-quality physical education. Whether you are publishing schemes of work, lesson plans, or assessment tools, afPE’s ACR ensures that your resource is aligned with national guidance and best practice.
Purpose & Benefits
Validates that your resource meets rigorous educational standards.
Provides users with confidence in the quality and relevance of the material.
Enhances credibility and visibility through afPE’s quality mark.
Eligibility
Open to organisations, publishers, and individuals offering PE-related teaching and learning resources.
Quality Assurance Process
Submissions are processed and reviewed by a panel of experts against a set of quality benchmarks, including curriculum alignment, inclusivity, impact, and evidence-informed practice.
Recognition
Approved resources receive afPE’s ACR logo and will be promoted as afPE-accredited materials.
How to Apply
Visit our ACR Application Page linked below to start your submission, or contact us at pdb@afpe.org.uk for guidance.
Approved Professional Development Providers
For organisations delivering professional development in PE:
Overview
The Approved Professional Development Providers (APDP) accreditation is awarded to organisations and individuals who offer high-quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in physical education. APDP helps schools and educators identify CPD opportunities that genuinely support subject knowledge, pedagogy, and whole school improvement.
Purpose & Benefits
Recognises CPD that meets afPE’s standards for relevance, delivery, and impact.
Builds trust among schools, teachers, and leaders choosing professional learning.
Provides visibility and endorsement via afPE’s official APDP Mark.
Eligibility
Open to organisations, training providers, and consultants delivering PE-specific CPD across the UK.
Quality Assurance Process
All CPD provision is reviewed by afPE’s Professional Development Board against standards including structure, delivery methods, trainer expertise, evaluation mechanisms, and alignment with sector priorities.
Recognition
Successful applicants receive the APDP logo and are listed as afPE-accredited CPD providers.
How to Apply
Start your application via our APDP Application Page linked below, or contact pdb@afpe.org.uk for more details.