Our Implementation:

• In EYFS, Physical Education is taught primarily through a play-based curriculum that focuses on both gross and fine motor skills. Coordination, balance and agility are developed through opportunities both in and outside the classroom with a focus on building core strength and awareness of risk and opportunity.
• In EYFS, children partake in weekly PE and Forest School sessions. 
• From Year 1, PE is taught twice weekly through discrete lessons. The curriculum is mapped from physical development in EYFS to the national curriculum objectives from Y1-6. The curriculum progresses each year (See curriculum progression document).
• Forest Schools is taught across the school with each year group accessing a term of specialist Forest School teaching, to encourage a non-competitive love of physical activity and connection to nature and the natural world, helping to build children’s understanding of the value of physical education.
• Specialist coaches in primary PE, Dance and Gymnastics are used throughout the year to enhance both the children’s learning and the subject knowledge of the staff.
• Curriculum design ensures competitive opportunities are available for all children, through house competitions and then through interschool competitions, particularly in readiness for secondary school.
• Children in Y2/3/4 will be given the opportunity to secure the National Curriculum swimming requirements, leaving time in Y5 and Y6 for further development if needed.
• A breadth of physical opportunities is enhanced through the year with specialist visits, ranging from Olympic cyclists to climbing walls and yoga.
• Extra-curricular opportunities are provided to enhance mainstream physical education through a series of free afterschool clubs provided by teachers and specialist coaches.
• The Opportunities Pledge ensures that every child has access to a wide range of opportunities that enhance the curriculum and provide enhanced physical education opportunities for example, horse riding.
• Development of sports leaders to inspire and lead sustained physical activity during lunch and play times.
• We make links with local schools to arrange small scale competitions, so that children are ready to participate in the competition pathway.

The impact of our PE approach is: 

• Children have a deep knowledge of a range of sports and the skills required for different sports. 
• Pupils can access and follow an ambitious curriculum that has our vision for exceptionally high expectations as a driver.   
• Standards in assessment outcomes are very strong.
• Children love participating in sport, developing lifelong healthy habits. 
• Children strive for sporting success and develop skills of resilience, sportsmanship and determination.