P.E.

Intent

At Becket Primary School we aim to provide high quality physical education for all pupils to help support their physical development, health and well-being by providing a wide variety of physical activities to develop their skills in many areas including dance, games, gymnastics, athletics, outdoor learning, swimming and core skills such as agility, balance and co-ordination. Through consolidation and a progression of skills, children are able to express themselves and excel in a broad range of activities. As well as independent skills, the children learn the values of being a team player through co-operation and competition.

All children are expected to participate in P.E lessons and encouraged to be active at social times. We aim to nurture a desire to lead a healthy, active lifestyle by providing many different extra- curricular activities that appeal to boys and girls throughout the school.

Physical Education begins in the Foundation Stage, where pupils are encouraged to develop their gross and fine motor skills through negotiating space and obstacles effectively and demonstrating strength, balance and coordination effectively. EYFS pupils are also taught to take turns patiently, understand rules and play cooperatively. Through a consistent programme of study across KS1 and KS2, pupils develop these skills and qualities to ensure they are prepared effectively for their transition into KS3.

Implementation

Physical Education (PE) is a valued and integral part of our curriculum, delivered in alignment with the National Curriculum and supported by the Twinkl Scheme of Learning. In EYFS, PE lessons are delivered weekly, and for pupils in KS1 and KS2, curriculum based PE lessons are taught fortnightly for a full afternoon, allowing for in-depth exploration and development of key physical, personal, and social skills. This is supplemented with fortnightly Commando Joe’s sessions which provides high quality outdoor and adventurous activity challenges

Our PE curriculum is designed to enhance pupils' physical competence through a variety of sports, games, and physical challenges. Each lesson focuses on developing fundamental movement skills, techniques, and fitness, while also promoting key values such as fairness, respect, teamwork, and resilience.

In every session, children are encouraged to improve their own performance, support their peers, and develop a positive attitude toward physical activity. We aim to instil a lifelong appreciation for health and well-being, helping pupils understand the importance of regular physical activity for both body and mind.

Character education (Commando Joe’s) is embedded throughout our PE provision, supporting the development of RESPECT (Resilience, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Passion, Excellence, Communication and Teamwork). These values are reinforced through both individual and team-based activities, contributing to pupils' broader personal and social development.

Swimming forms a vital part of our PE curriculum and is delivered by expert swimming instructors. All pupils receive swimming instruction from the spring term of Year 3 to the end of the autumn term in Year 4, ensuring they gain vital life-saving skills and water confidence in line with national expectations. Similarly, Dance lessons are delivered by an external trained expert in the Spring Term for all year groups.

Students are challenged accordingly. SEND students may receive 1:1 support if necessary, access different equipment if required and have modified tasks as well as adjusted targets dependent on need. Children with sensory and/or anxiety issues may engage on an elective or timed basis and access the activities in quiet/assisted zones. Higher ability students are encouraged to work independently and set their own goals.

Formative on-going assessment is carried out during each lesson. Students are advised on technique and skill development through verbal feedback, target setting and peer assessment. Individual assessments are included in the student reports at the end of each academic year.

We offer many extra- curricular opportunities including gymnastics, tennis, badminton, mixed football, girls’ football, tag rugby and dance. Some of these involve competition against other schools.

Through this comprehensive and inclusive approach, we aim to foster a love of physical activity that will stay with our pupils throughout their lives.

Impact

Our curriculum aims to improve the wellbeing and fitness of all children at Becket Primary School; not only through the sporting skills taught, but through the underpinning values and disciplines that PE promotes. Through strong links with PHSE we promote the overall well-being and health of each child through teaching about self-discipline and that to be successful you need to take ownership and responsibility of their own health and fitness.

In all classes, children possess a wide range of physical abilities. Whilst recognising this fact, we provide suitable learning opportunities for all children by matching the challenge of the task to the ability of the child. Children at Becket Primary School make good progress in PE and are eager to attend after school clubs and competitive sports events.