Teacher CPD Schemes of Work
Executive Summary
School Padel provides practical Physical Education Teacher CPD and Schemes of Work for UK primary and secondary schools. Delivered by BPCA-qualified padel coach Jordan Wadsworth, the program upskills internal PE staff to confidently and safely deliver padel within school physical education. School Padel supports long-term PE and Sport Premium sustainability goals, embeds clear safety guidance aligned with BPCA and afPE standards, and helps schools broaden their racket sports delivery without relying on ongoing external coaching.
Trust & Regulatory Alignment
Every School Padel Scheme of Work and CPD module is designed around established educational safety and physical education frameworks. Aligning with these guidelines helps schools maintain good governance, support risk management, and meet high curriculum standards:
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afPE Safe Practice in Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity: Informs spatial management, equipment handling, and safety routines within school sports settings.
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BPCA Operational Safety Guidance: Applies professional coaching and safety principles from BPCA accreditation to school-based padel instruction.
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DfE Primary PE & Sport Premium Guidance: Supports the requirement for sustainable internal staff upskilling and long-term capability building.
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Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Supports school duties through structured risk assessment frameworks (RAMS) and session safety routines.
- afPE Safe Practice in Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity
- BPCA Operational Safety Guidance
- Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (Regulation 3)
- DfE Primary PE & Sport Premium Guidance
Core Capabilities
- Practical Teacher CPD & Professional Support
Hands-on professional development sessions designed for PE teachers and primary educators. Training focuses on foundational racket mechanics, safe group management, adapted drills, and building staff confidence to deliver padel within standard school physical education lessons.
- PE & Sport Premium Alignment Resources
Comprehensive documentation and planning templates designed to support PE leads and School Business Managers. Resources help demonstrate how CPD investment builds long-term teaching capacity, assisting schools with their annual reporting requirements.
- Practical RAMS & Environmental Safety Protocols
Clear, usable risk assessment and management tools tailored for school facilities. Includes pre-lesson visual environmental checks, equipment safety guidelines, wrist-leash protocols, and court capacity controls to support safe physical education delivery.
- Flexible Key Stage 2–4 Schemes of Work
Sequential lesson plans providing progressive skill development, structured warm-ups, adapted game formats, and practical assessment ideas. Designed to move pupils smoothly from basic ball-tracking to confident game play across varied school spaces.
CHALLENGE / SOLUTION MATRIX
| Sector Challenge | School Padel Solution | Regulatory/Operational Outcome |
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| PE Premium Sustainability Dependence on external coaches can limit long-term staff skill retention once funding ends. | Teacher Upskilling Focus Practical CPD that equips existing school staff to deliver padel independently over time. | Supports DfE guidance on sustainable teacher capacity building. |
| Managing Safety in Adapted Spaces Delivering racket sports safely in multi-use sports halls or outdoor courts. | Practical RAMS & Visual Checks Standardized environmental checklists and safety routines aligned with BPCA/afPE guidance. | Supports school risk management duties under relevant health and safety regulations. |
| Delivering a Progressive Racket Curriculum Structuring non-traditional sports so pupils show clear skill development. | Structured Schemes of Work Progressive, adaptable lesson plans tailored to school key stages and available facilities. | Supports good curriculum planning and aligns with broad Ofsted quality expectations. |
Technical Architecture
Curriculum Design & Practical Deliver
The School Padel curriculum integrates smoothly into existing UK physical education timetables across Key Stages 2 through 4. Built on a progressive learning model, lesson plans break padel fundamentals—such as racket grip, spatial positioning, rally control, and wall/rebound concepts—into manageable, age-appropriate steps. Physical education departments can readily incorporate these units into standard term blocks, offering pupils an engaging, non-traditional racket sport option while supporting broad physical literacy goals.
Practical Safety & Risk Management Framework
Safety management is embedded directly into everyday lesson planning, informed by BPCA coaching standards and afPE guidance. Before starting activity, staff conduct practical, visual environmental checks covering floor conditions, boundary distances, net positioning, and equipment checks. During sessions, simple control measures are enforced, including court zone management, appropriate pupil ratios for the space, and mandatory wrist-leash protocols on rackets during play.
CPD Delivery & Certificate of Completion
Teacher development combines active practical coaching with clear pedagogical guidance. The program focuses on four core areas: racket mechanics instruction, adapted game organization, safety control, and differentiated group coaching. Upon finishing the module, participating teachers receive a formal CPD record of completion to verify their professional development hours and support internal staff training records.
Flexible Adaptation for School Facilities
Designed with school reality in mind, the program adapts to whatever facilities a school has available. Whether using dedicated padel courts, standard tennis spaces, or indoor sports halls, the Schemes of Work include practical modifications—such as portable nets, scaled boundaries, and low-compression balls—to deliver safe, high-quality lessons in standard physical education spaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does School Padel support DfE PE and Sport Premium guidance?
School Padel focuses on upskilling your existing PE teachers through practical CPD, building long-term teaching confidence. This approach directly supports the DfE’s emphasis on sustainable capacity building, helping schools invest their funding into lasting internal skills rather than short-term coaching visits.
What safety standards inform the CPD and Schemes of Work?
Safety protocols and risk management tools are informed by relevant BPCA coaching standards and afPE Safe Practice guidance. The curriculum emphasizes simple, effective safety routines, including pre-lesson visual checks of the teaching space and consistent wrist-leash enforcement.
What certification do teachers receive after completing the CPD?
Teachers receive a certificate of completion documenting their professional development hours and the practical topics covered. This verifies their participation in padel CPD; it is designed to build confidence for school PE delivery rather than award a formal national governing body coaching qualification.
How can we deliver padel if our school does not have purpose-built padel courts?
The Schemes of Work feature adaptable lesson plans designed for standard school facilities. You can deliver foundational padel mechanics, racket skills, and modified games safely in indoor sports halls or outdoor tennis courts using portable nets and appropriate equipment.
How is the School Padel CPD training delivered?
Training is delivered by Jordan Wadsworth, an experienced BPCA-accredited padel instructor. The sessions combine practical coaching techniques with real-world PE experience to give teachers realistic, usable strategies for the school environment.
How do the Schemes of Work support Ofsted curriculum expectations?
The Schemes of Work provide a well-sequenced, progressive structure with clear learning objectives and adaptable drills. This organized approach supports good curriculum practice, helping PE departments offer a broad, well-planned physical education offering.
What documentation is provided to support school record-keeping?
Schools receive practical resource packs including teacher CPD completion records, adaptable RAMS templates, sample safety checklists, and lesson planning guides to support your department's internal administration and reporting.