Physical Education
Physical Education at Southey Green Primary School
Intent
The intent of our PE curriculum is to deliver a curriculum which is accessible to all. It maximises the development of every child’s ability and achievement in PE. Our PE curriculum enables pupils to know more about physical activity, keeping healthy, remember and apply previously taught physical skills, builds confidence for children to participate and helps to encourage a healthy life style.
Our PE curriculum is based upon the GetSet4PE scheme. Children are exposed to a wide range of physical activity and this is a spiral curriculum. From Years 1-6 children are taught PE twice a week to ensure they are active for 2 hours per week. Our PE programme incorporates a variety of sports to ensure all children develop the confidence, tolerance and the appreciation of their own and other’s strengths and weaknesses. In EYFS, children use outdoor areas, provision and standalone lessons, pupils begin to develop the foundations of physical skills. In year 4 children have the opportunity to take part in swimming lessons at a local leisure centre which develops a life skill and increases confidence. There is clear progression within PE and teachers plan and deliver PE alongside our specialist PE teacher.
We provide opportunities for all children to engage in extra-curricular activities before, during and after school, in addition to competitive sporting events. This is an inclusive approach which endeavours to encourage not only physical development but also well-being.
We aim to deliver a PE curriculum which:
- Develops pupil’s confidence, self-esteem and self-belief.
- Enables children to develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities.
- Encourages and provides opportunities for all children to lead healthy and active lifestyles.
- Supports pupils to know more, remember more and understand more about the positives involved in healthy lifestyle
As stated in our curriculum policy, we aim for all of our children to
• Literate
• Numerate
• Being able to articulate ideas, understanding and opinions in a confident manner at all levels using rich vocabulary
• With raised aspirations with children ready to take on new challenges
• Have experiences that provoke curiosity and deepen understanding
• Become responsible and respectful members of our society
• Have strong cultural capital
There are many ways in which we strive to achieve this in PE and below are just a few examples:
We are Ready to Learn | We are Respectful to All | We are Responsible for Ourselves |
Build upon prior knowledge and skills.
Wearing appropriate PE kit and being prepared for the lesson.
Give every lesson our full attention and efforts. | Handle all PE equipment with respect and care.
Show sportsmanship skills and respect to my competitors and team mates.
Respecting others by taking turns, sharing equipment and encouraging teammates. | Listening carefully to instructions and following safety rules.
Trying their best and showing resilience, even when activities are challenging.
Taking care of equipment and helping to tidy up after the lesson. |
