Physical Education
Our school aims to inspire all children to develop a love of physical activity and sport. Through good physical education, whole school values and a whole child approach, we aim to nurture confident, resilient children who will strive for their personal best. We listen to our children wants and needs and provide them with a range of active experiences and clubs. We want to aid our children in obtaining the values and skills to celebrate and respect the success of others, as well as modestly celebrating their own successes. We aim to ensure that our delivery of physical education allows all children to have the skills and mindset to leave primary school with the capabilities to be successful in their sporting challenges and active lifestyles at secondary school and beyond. We strive to educate both our children and families to develop a greater understanding on how to live healthy lifestyles and make healthy choices. We are dedicated to ensuring healthy minds, as well as bodies and will continue to support our children’s well-being. We have strong links with local clubs and partnerships within our community to ensure the children and families receive the support and knowledge they need.
Physical Education in EYFS
The Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and carefully planned provision are designed to support children’s physical development. We offer daily playful opportunities for children to engage in physical activity both in and outdoors. Our children have access to free flow play for sustained periods of time and are encouraged to use our large outdoor environment including our forest school, mud kitchen, play equipment and large sandpit. We access this environment all year round and in all weather conditions to support the development of gross and fine motor control, balance, coordination, confidence and problem solving skills. We explore meditation, yoga, massage and relaxation techniques and share a range of healthy snacks to develop our understanding of the importance of a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
Physical Education in KS1 & KS2
In line with our school curriculum aims, our P.E. curriculum intends to:
- Ensure that P.E. and sports have a high priority in school and how this contributes to a healthy lifestyle;
- Give children the opportunities to engage in a range of activities and to enjoy physical activities;
- Effectively use the whole school day to promote physical activity e.g. lunchtimes and the range of activities available, before and after school opportunities and a daily 10-minute activity;
- Ensure that the P.E. Curriculum engages all children by providing a wide range of sports and activities that are interesting and accessible to all.
Pupils receive two hours of PE timetabled per week as set out in the National Curriculum. Children are given the opportunity to swim during KS2 and we aim for all pupils leaving the school to be able to swim at least 25m. Staff plan and deliver lessons focusing on one of these key areas:
- Athletics
- Dance
- Games – net/wall, striking and fielding, invasion games
- Gymnastics
- OAA
- Swimming
We use Get Set for PE to support our delivery of PE. Our objectives in the teaching of PE align with the National Curriculum in that we aim to ensure all pupils:
- Develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities
- Are physically active for sustained periods of time
- Engage in competitive sports and activities
- Lead healthy, active lives
More information can also be found on our Sports and Sports Premium Information pages.