Intent

We know that P.E. is an integral part of our curriculum. We believe that the subject inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in physically-demanding activities and helps them to become confident in a way which supports their health and fitness throughout their lives. Therefore, we believe that our children should be physically active for sustained periods of time, whether through  P.E. lessons, lunchtimes or extra-curricular activities and healthy active lifestyles are strongly promoted. 

We also believe that children should have the opportunity to participate in competitive sports and activities that build character and help to embed values such as team-work, fairness and respect.  We provide opportunities for all pupils to become increasingly physically confident and make progress from their own starting points.

Our distinctive Christian values of friendship, compassion, aspire and engagement are particularly  relevant and there is an expectation that children demonstrate this. Children will often work in house teams which encourages children to support and encourage one another.

Please see below for the Curriculum Plan, created by Subject Lead Miss Julia Thom.

What Inclusion Looks Like in PE

At our school, we believe that every child should be able to participate, enjoy and achieve success in Physical Education. PE lessons are carefully adapted to ensure all pupils can access learning and develop confidence in physical activity.

Where needed, children are supported through adapted equipment, modified activities and additional adult guidance. Teaching Assistants may work with pupils before lessons or through targeted interventions to rehearse skills and build confidence. These sessions help children develop fine and gross motor coordination, balance, strength and movement skills, enabling them to participate more successfully in class.

Teachers use clear demonstrations, step-by-step modelling and opportunities for practice to support all learners. Children are encouraged to work collaboratively, celebrate personal achievements and develop resilience. Our inclusive approach ensures that every child feels valued, included and able to enjoy being active while making progress from their individual starting points.

What does "Mastery" in PE actually look like?

Effective mastery in PE encourages all pupils to apply and develop a broader range of skills, learning how to use them in a range of situations and to link them to make actions and sequences of movement.

Pupils should understand and respect the differences within their peers during PE lessons.

Pupils should be able to take the individual skills they have learnt through a sequence of lessons and apply them to a game scenario as well as transferring the skills between sports.

Evaluating peer and self-performance of specific skills, by giving both positive and constructive feedback.

Top Tips for Parents...

All children are advised to participate on moderate to high levels of activity for 60 minutes every day.  30 minutes in school and 30 out of school hours.  

If your child falls below this, why don't you consider some of the following:

• Walking to and from school
• Taking a daily walk  - you could challenge your selves by doing a speed walk.  Who is the fastest?
• If you drive your child to school, try parking further away so you have a little walk to the school building
• Try a new sport, there are lots of local sports / leisure centres locally.
• Take part in the weekly 'Junior Park Run' - https://www.parkrun.org.uk/cheltenham-juniors/

Wibbly Wobbly Web Links

http://www.choosetolivebetter.com/content/getting-active

http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/fitness/Pages/Fitnesshome.aspx

https://www.nhs.uk/change4life-beta/activities#vJgyyC90lLPM14IJ.97

Joe Wicks School Workout

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TGEdzRzSbw

BBC Super Movers

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers/ks2-collection/zr4ky9q