Physical Education

Our subject leader is Mrs Emma Wilkinson

The intent is that:

Children develop and apply fundamental movements within every lesson.
Children are active throughout each PE lesson.
Children are at the forefront and have direct impact on their learning within lesson and through pupil voice.
Staff have a clear understanding of the National Curriculum, through regular CPD, the use expert external coaches,
Learning is supported and enhanced through skills supporting a range of curriculum sporting activities e.g. Rugby, football, tennis, gymnastics, athletics, outdoor and adventurous activities.
EYFS lay strong foundation focusing on fundamental movements, fine and gross motor skills.
Learning is differentiated to support the needs of every child. -
Swimming and water safety is taught throughout Year 3/4 and extra opportunities are taken to continue to improve 25m swimming percentage
Sports Premium Funding is spent effectively to develop a lasting legacy for PE & Sport at school.
Cross-curriculum links are made explicit through the whole school focus on outdoor learning and training (Science, Mathematics, KS1 topic themed PE)

Our intent is achieved through:

Subject expertise, through observing sports coaches, CPD & Twilight sessions (for individuals, the subject leader and whole staff) ensures that Physical Education is taught effectively.
Teachers use PE planning documents to support them in their planning. These documents are progressive, coherent and apply fundamental movement skills which are year group appropriate.
Formative Assessment is embedded through regular interventions in class.
Subject vocabulary is displayed where appropriate to support learning as well as begin reinforced by teachers.
Children are given wider opportunities to build character and embed values through regular teamwork activities, competitive sport and Sports Day.
Sports Premium Funding is used to increase physical competency of staff and children and also provides staff with resources and high-quality equipment
Children are provided with their full entitlement to Physical Education
Regular action plans, governor reports and pupil voice is used to continue to monitor and improve Physical Education.

The impact of our physical education curriculum will be:

Children become more active and continue to do so into adulthood.
Children continue to lead active lifestyles and release the importance of activity to support learning.
Children become more active during playtimes and are given opportunities take on leadership roles to encourage the next active generation. -
Children become proud of sporting achievements and want to be more active for the betterment of themselves.
Children feel comforted, a sense of wellbeing and supported with any mental health issues.
Children develop pride for our school and continue to compete in sport competitively and at a more elite level in later life.
Children explore and are engaged by a wider range of sport leading them to be more active and become champions of sport.

We were award the School Games PE award in July 2022