How long does the licence last for?
A licence lasts for the academic year when you purchase. If you purchase in September 2025, it will last for the full 2025/26 academic year until 31 July 2026.
Can we purchase a licence during the school year?
Yes, you can purchase at any point for delivery in the remainder of the academic year.
Does the licence renew each year?
Yes. The licence period is for the year from 1 August to 31 July of the following year. Every June the Leadership Skills Foundation will raise a renewal invoice for the licence as purchased in the previous year.
How do we opt out of renewal?
If you are not planning to continue with the licence, you must inform the Leadership Skills Foundation through the Awards Centre Withdrawal Form by 31 May of the current licenced year. E.g, a centre who wishes to withdraw for the 2026/27 licence year must notify the Leadership Skills Foundation by 31 May 2026.
We are keen to do this but are a middle school, so we have primary and secondary. How much would this be for us?
It would be costed at the secondary school rate, and you will have access to all stages to ensure it is appropriate for all your pupils.
Is there a licence price for a cluster of schools or multi academy trusts?
Please contact the Leadership Skills Foundation to discuss this further via pelsa@leadershipskillsfoundation.org
Do we need to be approved to deliver the PE Life Skills Award (PELSA)?
Yes, when schools register to deliver PELSA, you will be asked to complete a short online form to outline your delivery plans, confirm you have the relevant policies in place and outline if there is any support you require.
How do we know if we are approved?
Your approval form will be reviewed by the accreditation team at the Leadership Skills Foundation. You will receive an email to confirm that you are approved along with a certificate to recognise you as an Approved Awards Centre for delivering PELSA.
Do we need to complete any training?
There is no formal training required to deliver PELSA, but guidance is provided through the Teacher Handbook and recorded support videos.
Is there a limit on the number of pupils who can complete the award?
There is no limit on the number of pupils within your school that can complete the award.
Can we select specific groups to complete this project with e.g. not a whole cohort?
Yes. You can deliver PELSA with whichever cohort(s) within your school you feel would benefit the most. The award has been differentiated into five stages so that you can find the appropriate stage(s).