Physical Education at Our School

Inspiring Active, Confident and Competitive Learners

Our Physical Education (PE) curriculum is designed to provide every child with a broad, balanced and engaging range of sporting opportunities. Through high-quality teaching and inclusive practice, we ensure that all pupils develop the fundamental skills, confidence and enthusiasm needed to lead healthy, active lives.

 

 

 

 

Our commitment to high-quality PE and competitive sport is recognised through our Platinum School Games Award. 

 

 

A Wide Range of Sporting Experiences

Throughout their time at our school, children are exposed to a variety of sports and physical activities. These include:

  • Fundamental movement skills (running, jumping, throwing, catching)
  • Gymnastics and dance
  • Invasion games (football, netball, hockey)
  • Striking and fielding games (cricket, rounders)
  • Athletics
  • Outdoor and adventurous activities

By experiencing a wide range of sports, pupils discover their strengths, develop new interests and build a lifelong appreciation for physical activity.

Skills Progression Across the School

Our curriculum is carefully sequenced so that skills develop progressively from Early Years through to Year 6.

Early Years & Key Stage 1

  • Focus on fundamental movement skills: balance, coordination and agility
  • Introduction to simple games and teamwork
  • Development of basic control using balls and equipment

 

Lower Key Stage 2

  • Refinement of core skills such as passing, dribbling and striking
  • Introduction of tactical awareness in games
  • Increased confidence in performing sequences in gymnastics and dance

Upper Key Stage 2

  • Application of skills in competitive situations
  • Development of advanced tactics and strategies in team games
  • Leadership, teamwork and sportsmanship are emphasised

This structured progression ensures that children build on prior learning and become increasingly skilled, confident and independent performers.

Opportunities for Competition

We believe that competition plays an important role in developing resilience, teamwork and motivation. Our pupils take part in a range of competitive opportunities, including:

  • Cricket Festivals – providing exciting opportunities for pupils to apply their batting, bowling and fielding skills in a fun and supportive environment.
  • Year 2 and Year 4 Skipping Festivals – giving pupils the chance to develop coordination, rhythm and endurance while participating in an inclusive and enjoyable competitive setting.

    Year 4 enjoying competitive cricket and  skipping at separate festivals.

 

  • Year 5/6 Netball League – enabling pupils to compete regularly, develop tactical understanding and experience team competition.

 

 

 

 

 

  • Football League – offering structured competition where children can demonstrate teamwork, perseverance and sportsmanship.

·         And finally… our much-anticipated Sports Day, in which children compete in mixed age and ability teams and have a wonderful time showing their skills and encouraging each other.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These experiences help pupils to apply their skills in real contexts and foster a positive attitude towards competition.

Inclusive Opportunities for All Learners

Inclusion is at the heart of our PE curriculum. We are committed to ensuring that every child, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), has access to meaningful and competitive opportunities.

  • Activities are adapted to meet the needs of all learners
  • Pupils develop skills at their own pace in a supportive environment
  • SEND pupils are encouraged and supported to take part in festivals and competitions

We celebrate effort, participation and progress, ensuring that all children feel valued and successful.

Building Skills for Life

Our PE curriculum goes beyond physical development. Through sport and physical activity, children learn:

  • Teamwork and communication
  • Resilience and determination
  • Leadership and responsibility
  • Respect and fair play

By the time pupils leave our school, they are equipped with the skills, confidence and enthusiasm to continue participating in sport and physical activity throughout their lives.

Get Involved

We encourage all pupils to take part in the wide range of sporting opportunities available. Whether representing the school in competitions, participating in festivals or enjoying lessons, every child has the chance to succeed and thrive in PE.

Together, we inspire active, healthy and confident learners for life.

 

 

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