PE & Sports

Curriculum Lead: Mrs Bowling

Intent

At New Pasture Lane Primary School, we are committed to delivering a high-quality, ambitious Physical Education curriculum that enables all children to develop physical competence, enjoy sport and lead healthy, active lives.

Our curriculum aims to ensure that pupils:

• Develop skills across a wide range of physical activities
• Are physically active for sustained periods
• Participate in competitive sport
• Understand the importance of healthy lifestyles

We also provide opportunities for children to build:

• Leadership skills (communication, tactics, coaching, refereeing)
• Evaluation skills (reflection, analysis and improvement)
• Responsibility for their own health and wellbeing

Our progressive P.E. curriculum builds on prior learning and develops transferable knowledge and skills. Through sport and physical activity, pupils support their physical and mental health, as well as their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. We ensure all pupils can access learning through inclusive and personalised approaches.

Pupils will develop the knowledge and skills needed to excel in a broad range of physical activities, including regular engagement in competitive sports and activities. Alongside this, PE lessons will ensure pupils are physically active for sustained periods of times and develop their understanding of how to live healthy, active lives.

Through different units of work we develop:

• Motor competence: developing and refining the movements needed for different activities, including flexible knowledge (throwing, running) which can be applied across different activities
• Rules, strategies and tactics: these apply to specific sports and games but also flexible knowledge eg: the need for tactics and strategy
• Healthy participation: the positive contribution that regular physical activity can make to physical and mental health and how to participate safely eg: warm ups

  They will develop their abilities in performance by using their knowledge of motor competence. They will develop their creativity by exploring and experimenting with techniques and tactics and learn how to evaluate and analyse games and performances.

  In all units of work, pupils will be taught

  • Declarative knowledge eg: knowing how to perform movements or actions, knowing rules, strategies and tactics for the activity
  • Procedural knowledge eg: knowing how to apply their knowledge to sequences, routines or games

  Pupils develop knowledge and skills across the following areas:

  • Athletics
  • Dance
  • Gymnastics
  • Team Games
  • Outdoor Adventurous Activities
  • Striking and Fielding Games
  • Swimming

  By the end of EYFS, children understand the importance of physical activity and develop coordination and control.

  By the end of KS1, pupils build confidence in fundamental movement skills and take part in cooperative and competitive activities.

  By the end of KS2, pupils apply and evaluate a broad range of skills across sports, dance, swimming and outdoor activities, developing confidence, teamwork and a lifelong appreciation of physical activity.

 Implementation

Physical Education is delivered using the Get Set 4 PE scheme to ensure full coverage of the National Curriculum and all key domains of learning. Our long-term plan outlines clear learning expectations, supported by a detailed knowledge and skills progression document to ensure lessons build progressively across year groups from EYFS to Year 6.

Pupils receive two hours of P.E. each week, enabling depth of learning and skill development. Throughout each unit, five key concepts are revisited and developed:

• Fundamental Movements
• Movement and Agility
• Team games
• Outdoor adventurous activities
• Swimming

Lessons promote fundamental movement skills and provide challenge and support for all learners. Activities, equipment and outcomes are adapted to ensure full inclusion, including for pupils with SEND. Subject-specific vocabulary is reinforced through teaching and whole-school displays.

Sports Premium funding enhances provision through specialist coaching, staff development, extracurricular clubs and participation in local competitions. Strong links with local sports clubs further extend opportunities for pupils.

Assessment is ongoing within lessons to monitor progress and inform next steps.

Impact

The impact of our P.E. curriculum is seen in pupils’ growing physical competence, confidence and enjoyment of sport. Progress is measured through ongoing assessment against year group expectations, as well as pupils’ participation, commitment and enthusiasm. Where learning is not yet secure, additional support and opportunities are provided.

A wide range of inclusive after-school clubs further strengthens engagement and participation in physical activity.

As pupils move through the school, they develop a strong understanding of physical activity and its importance. They gain an appreciation of sport and the role it plays in supporting a healthy, happy lifestyle, while also building resilience, responsibility and respect.

pe progressive objectives curriculum overview.pdf

pe ltp npl.pdf