Association for Physical Education (afPE) Quality Mark for Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity – with Distinction

Following afPE’s recent validation visit, the awarding committee have bestowed upon us the highest level of the award in recognition of outstanding practice and significant ‘leading-edge’ developments in areas of:

1. Quality of Teaching & Learning in Physical Education
2. Curriculum Provision across Key Stages 3-5 (including provision for SEND students)
3. Achievement within Physical Education Core, Examination courses and School Sport & Physical Activity
4. Leadership and Management of PE, School Sport and Physical activity

The awarding panel and visiting validator were particularly impressed with the “innovative, rich and relevant student centred KS3-5 curriculum, that has the necessary breadth, depth and adaptability to meet the needs and aspirations of ALL students” the “inspirational provision for SEND students and outstanding commitment to support both Gifted and Talented and SEND students”, the “consistently excellent quality of Teaching & Learning within PE”, the “exceptional student attainment and achievement across all core and examination courses” the “extremely impressive range of success at local, regional and national level within a plethora of team and individual sports and activities” and the “strong, very effective, passionate and innovative leadership and management of PE, School Sport and Physical Activity”.

We are delighted that the school’s commitment to providing ‘High Quality Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity (PESSPA) has been recognised in this manner by the professional body for Physical Education as well as through winning Educate’s ‘Outstanding Commitment to Sport in a Secondary School Award’ for the fourth time in November 2018.

Many congratulations to the PE Department and all the staff, students, coaches and parents involved in helping us achieve this fantastic accreditation and for all their continued efforts within the aim of providing outstanding PE, School Sport and Physical Activity experiences for all students at Rainford High.