Assessment in PE: Closing the gap without disrupting the school day
As primary educators, we recognise the vital role of physical education (PE) in helping pupils build skills, confidence and lifelong healthy habits. However, some pupils may face challenges that hinder their progress, making it essential for us as teachers to identify and address these issues effectively.
Our upcoming webinar series, "Assessment in PE: Closing the gap without disrupting the school day," is designed to support you with actionable, time-efficient strategies to identify barriers, provide targeted support and track progress while maintaining a seamless school routine.
Understanding why pupils struggle to progress
PE is more than just physical activity—it’s about fostering physical literacy, building confidence and creating positive experiences that shape a pupil’s attitude toward movement for life. Challenges such as skill gaps (coordination, stamina or physical literacy), emotional barriers (confidence or group dynamics), and external factors (limited activity opportunities or competing school demands) can slow progress.
Recognising and addressing these barriers is the first step to ensuring every pupil thrives.
What can we do to make a difference?
To get pupils back on track, we can take three key steps:
- Understand challenges: Identify common barriers and how they appear in lessons.
- Implement time-efficient interventions: Introduce strategies like warm-ups, group activities or short physical challenges.
- Track growth: Monitor and celebrate progress to encourage positive attitudes.
How this webinar series can support you
The "Assessment in PE" series provides you with ready-to-use strategies and resources to support all pupils effectively.
What to expect:
- Actionable strategies for immediate use: Learn how to adapt warm-ups or movement breaks to improve coordination and stamina seamlessly.
- Interactive discussions: Share real-life examples and brainstorm solutions with peers in collaborative breakout sessions.
- Takeaway tools: Access practical resources like a pupil voice questionnaire to understand pupils’ experiences and areas for improvement.
Webinar highlights
The 45-minute sessions focus on three core areas:
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Webinar 1: Understanding the barriers
Discover how to identify challenges and adapt your approach through collaborative discussions with other teachers. -
Webinar 2: High-impact, low-disruption interventions
Implement simple, effective activities that fit into your existing schedule to boost progress. -
Webinar 3: Sustaining progress
Develop long-term strategies to track and maintain improvements, engage families and embed positive change.
The benefits for pupils and teachers
This webinar series will equip you to:
- Empower Pupils: Create positive, engaging experiences that build skills and confidence.
- Support Teachers: Recognise barriers, use time effectively, and celebrate progress to motivate both pupils and staff.
- Strengthen Schools: Foster a more inclusive and impactful PE programme that benefits the entire school community.
Take the first step to transforming your PE curriculum – sign up today!
Every pupil deserves the chance to progress and succeed in PE. Join this webinar series to gain valuable tools, insights and resources that will empower you to make a lasting impact in your school.
The first webinar is FREE, offering you the opportunity to experience the benefits firsthand. Take the first step to transforming your PE lessons and helping every pupil thrive.
