The PE Life Skills Award is the only award that recognises and rewards students for developing life skills through PE.

PE nurtures vital qualities such as resilience, collaboration, self-belief, and problem solving all of which empower children to thrive both in school and in life. Yet much of this personal growth often goes unrecognised.

Now in its fifth year, the award offers teachers a simple, curriculum-aligned way to develop, assess and celebrate these life skills. It helps students value PE and develop a positive, lasting relationship with physical activity.

By guiding learning beyond just the physical, the award supports a more holistic approach to PE helping pupils build character, confidence, and transferable life skills. The award is flexible, easy to embed within existing curriculum plans, and can be adapted to suit your pupils’ needs.

The award is suitable for all key stages, including SEND and AP settings. It can also be purchased by primary schools using their PE and Sport Premium funding - a strong and effective use of the grant to enhance character education and whole-child outcomes.

All purchases are made via the Leadership Skills Foundation.

Watch: Sharing Good Practice Recording

Discover the impact of the PE Life Skills Award - ideal for both schools already delivering the award and those exploring it for the first time.

Watch the recording to hear real-life case studies from schools, explore effective delivery strategies, and see how the award supports student development across all key stages.