PE - Our Intent - Southmere Primary Academy

PE

We aim to engage and inspire pupils to take part fully in PE and develop a lifelong love of physical activity, sport and exercise.

We aim to provide pupils with the knowledge and skills to become physically confident in a way that supports their health and fitness. The PE curriculum is planned and sequenced so that new knowledge and skills build upon previous learning. It focusses on the development of agility, balance and coordination. It also develops healthy competition and cooperative learning through appropriate challenge and support. Pupils develop a sound knowledge of these fundamental skills. They are able to apply them into competitive situations as well as developing teamwork and collaboration.

PE supports pupils’ oracy skills. It provides them with effective language experiences. This is done through the promotion of specialist and technical vocabulary. We also encourage questioning and feedback on performance. Group work and other aspects of co-operative learning is a key part of this.

We ensure that enough time is provided, so that all children receive at least two hours of high-quality PE lessons per week.

Also, we provide opportunities for pupils to take part in extracurricular activities. Staff provide a range of active afterschool clubs and sporting competitions. These activities build character and help embed important values such as fairness and respect.

EYFS

In Early Years, pupils have daily opportunities develop and refine their physical development in our outdoor area. Outdoors, pupils are encouraged to climb, balance and move in different ways whilst negotiating space. Pupils use a range of equipment to help them learn and consolidate new skills. Fine motor development is an essential part of pupils’ physical development in early years. Pupils engage in daily focussed fine motor sessions. They have activities to strengthen fine motor skills in their daily provision.

Key Stage 1

In Key Stage 1, pupils are taught to develop fundamental movement skills. They become increasingly competent and confident in these. They have access to a broad range of opportunities to extend their agility, balance and coordination. They have opportunities to engage in competitive and co-operative physical activities. This is done through a range of increasingly challenging situations.

Key Stage 2

In Key Stage 2, pupils continue to apply and develop a broader range of skills. They learn how to use them in different ways and to link them to make actions and sequences of movement. Through our curriculum, we encourage communication, collaboration and competition. They develop an understanding of how to improve in different physical activities and sports. They learn how to evaluate and recognise their own successes. Also, our Year 4 pupils attend swimming lessons for one term during the academic year.

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PE Enrichment 2022-2023

In 2022-2023 we are continuing our involvement in as many sports tournaments and enrichment activities to develop children’s application of knowledge and skills in PE and to build their talents, confidence and success.

We want children to also experience the thrill of competition and the pride of representing their school. Dressed in their school colours children are showing a strong team pride and ambition and as well as fostering belief in their ability. Our Trophy Cabinet continues to grow as we add more silver wear and is takes pride of place in the main entrance of school for all to see. Successes and participation are celebrated in our Friday Achievement Assemblies.

Year 6 Bikeability Workshops October 2022