PE
Intent
At Parsloes Primary School we believe that a high-quality physical education curriculum inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically-demanding activities. We provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way that supports their health and fitness. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect, which link to our school values.
Implementation
At Parsloes Primary School, PE provides challenging and enjoyable learning through a range of sporting activities including; invasion games, net and wall games, striking and fielding games, gymnastics, dance and swimming. The long-term plan sets out the PE units which are to be taught throughout the year and ensures that the requirements of the National Curriculum are fully met. Pupils participate in two high quality PE lessons each week, with aid and direction of a specialist PE coach. In addition, children are encouraged to participate in the varied range of extra-curricular activities. Lunchtime sports clubs are available each day and children can attend after school sport clubs.
Physical Education is delivered through the PE Planning scheme, which provides a comprehensive, progressive and inclusive programme of learning from Early Years through to Year 6. The scheme has been carefully designed to ensure full coverage of the National Curriculum and supports the development of children’s physical competence, confidence and enjoyment of physical activity. Units are structured to ensure progression within and across year groups, helping children develop fundamental movement skills before applying them in a wide range of sports, games and physical activities. This approach ensures that learning is revisited and built upon as pupils move through the school.
The scheme provides a broad and balanced PE curriculum, including athletics, dance, gymnastics, invasion games, net and wall games, striking and fielding games, outdoor and adventurous activities and fitness. Through these experiences, pupils develop agility, balance, coordination, teamwork, resilience and sportsmanship while learning the importance of maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.
Within lessons, children are encouraged not only to develop physical skills but also to demonstrate key personal qualities such as determination, cooperation, respect, leadership and self-belief.
Children are invited to attend competitive sporting events within the local area. This is an inclusive approach which endeavours to encourage not only physical development but also mental well-being. These events also develop teamwork and leadership skills and are very much enjoyed by the children.
Children in KS2 swim once a week for 10 weeks during one term in the year.
Language Acquisition – Vocabulary relating Physical Education is identified and taught progressively across the school. Children are provided with many opportunities to use this new vocabulary in the context of their PE lessons.
Empowering Experiences – Our Physical Education curriculum is designed to expose children to a wide range of sports and sporting activities, as well as being enriched with opportunities for competitive sport outside school. A specialist PE coach supports the delivery of the curriculum across the school.
Active and Hands-On Learning – Children have regular opportunities to engage in physical activities in a variety of different ways, including through the use of IMoves and the Daily Mile in addition to timetabled PE lessons.
Relevance to our Diverse Community – Children experience physical activity from a range of diverse backgrounds, including in dance and gymnastics. Children explore a range of music from various cultures and communities.
New Knowledge and Skills – The Physical Education curriculum is sequenced progressively to ensure prior learning is referred to and built upon. Key skills for each sport are embedded and developed as children progress through the school.
Early Years
Physical activity is vital in children’s all-round development, enabling them to pursue happy, healthy and active lives. In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), we have a strong focus on securing fundamental movement skills. Through PE lessons and other planned opportunities for physical development, children develop core skills such as balance, coordination, agility and control. We provide a variety of indoor and outdoor opportunities that allow children to run, jump, climb and explore different ways of moving. These early experiences are designed to build confidence in physical abilities and secure fundamental movement skills. This gives our children strong foundations for future Physical Education, as well as developing healthy bodies and promoting lifelong health and wellbeing.
EYFS Physical Development Progression Grid
Curriculum Planning
PE Knowledge
Our curriculum overviews detail the key Physical Education content required for each unit of work. These are shared with children and families at the beginning of each half term to help enhance learning.
