This Year 5 Volleyball Scheme of Work is a progressive and engaging PE unit designed to develop pupils’ technical skills, tactical understanding and teamwork through the Sports Education (SportsEd) model. Pupils take ownership of their learning by organising equipment, refereeing matches and working collaboratively within teams while developing confidence in competitive volleyball.

Across the unit, pupils are introduced to the core skills of volleyball before applying them in increasingly challenging game situations. They learn how to serve, dig, set and spike effectively whilst developing decision-making, communication and tactical awareness through small-sided games and match play.

The scheme includes:

Fully planned, editable lesson PowerPoints
6 progressive volleyball lessons
Sports Education (SportsEd) approach with leadership roles
Clear learning objectives and success criteria
Engaging warm-ups and cognitive starter activities
Teacher guidance and detailed teaching points
Progressive skill-based practices
Small-sided games and competitive challenges
Assessment for Learning (AFL) opportunities
Key vocabulary for every lesson
Equipment lists
Opportunities for differentiation and challenge
Refereeing, leadership and teamwork responsibilities

Pupils will develop:

Underarm and overarm serving techniques
Accurate dig (bump) and set shots
Attacking spike technique and shot selection
Volleyball positioning and movement
Tactical awareness during rallies
Decision-making and communication
Leadership and refereeing skills
Responsibility for equipment and team organisation

Perfect for:

Year 5 PE
Primary PE specialists and class teachers
Volleyball units
Autumn term planning
Schools using the Sports Education model
Teachers looking for editable, ready-to-teach PE lessons

This scheme has been designed to introduce pupils to volleyball through a structured and engaging Sports Education approach. By combining technical skill development with leadership opportunities and competitive game play, pupils develop confidence, resilience and tactical understanding while enjoying an authentic sporting experience. The resource is fully editable, easy to deliver and suitable for teachers of all levels of PE experience.