If you’ve ever opened the PE shed and thought “we definitely had cones… didn’t we?” – this one’s for you.
Over the years, we’ve worked in hundreds of primary schools and one thing is consistent:
when PE equipment is organised, complete, and well-maintained, lessons run smoother, staff feel more confident, and pupils get more out of their PE time.
We’ve put together a downloadable PE Shed Tick Sheet that outlines the core equipment most primary schools should aim to have in stock – across:
- Games and ball skills
- Gymnastics and movement
- Athletics
- Inclusive and SEND-friendly equipment
- General PE essentials (cones, markers, bibs, etc.)
It’s not about having everything – it’s about having the right things, in usable condition, and knowing what needs replacing before it becomes a problem mid-lesson.
How schools are using it:
- As a quick annual audit
- To support PE premium planning
- To help new staff understand what’s available
- As a handover document between PE leads
You can download the tick sheet and use it in whatever way works best for your school.
Download the equipment checklist here’. Equipment List.pdf