PE

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Leigh

PE Lead – Mrs R Dickinson and Mrs J Warner

Intent

At Sacred Heart Primary School, we aim to deliver high-quality teaching and learning opportunities throughout PESSPA (Physical Education, School Sports and Physical Activity) to enable all children to achieve their personal best. We aim for all children to be physically active for sustained periods and be able to make informed decisions to lead healthy and active lives. We aim to give children of all abilities and backgrounds the opportunity to participate in a range of sports and healthy activities and become physically confident now and for their future. We aim for children to be aware of their own potential and develop self-belief in overcoming challenges and striving to be the best they can be.

Our curriculum follows the requirements of the National Curriculum as well as adding niche and specialist sport and challenge opportunities for all ages.

Using our School Sports Values, Class Dojo rewards and medal system, we encourage our children to learn how to win modestly, lose gracefully, have a kind word for the opposing side whilst demonstrating endeavour and perseverance. We strive to help the children learn about positive self-image and that every skill and talent is a gift from God that we should take full advantage of.

By the end of Year 6, all children should be able to swim 25 metres unaided and use a range of strokes effectively as swimming. All children are also taught about water safety. Water safety is a vital life skill, which is why it is a mandatory part of the curriculum for PE at primary school.

Implementation

Pupils develop physical skills, knowledge and understanding as well as learn about fitness, cooperation and fair play. Teachers assess pupils at the end of each half term to ensure progress and end of key stage expectations are met by all children. Teachers use these assessments to give a final result at the end of the Year.

We have a broad, rich and varied curriculum, which is enhanced by extra-curricular clubs and activities that are inclusive, enjoyable and increase children’s physical activity.

Lessons include intra-school/class competition to emphasise there are moments we win and lose and how to manage those emotions.

Children participate in high-quality PE lessons delivered by a specialist sports coach/teacher or the class teacher.

All classes follow the PE scheme that allows variation and flexibility with additional enhancement of special events and lessons to ensure children participate in a variety of sports with a clear progression of skills.

Children participate in a variety of competitive and non-competitive sports. Key Stage 1 and 2 children attend sports competitions and festivals off site.

We track the non-participants each term and offer these children additional opportunities during lunchtime clubs.

Children attend swimming lessons in Year 4 and those that need additional lessons in Year 6.

Our whole-school Sports Day includes an intra-school team competition as well as celebrating each individual’s attainment and improvements.

All children make a contribution in physical education lessons if injured or not physically active; officiating, scoring, time-keeping, assessing, setting up and collecting equipment.

Recordings of videos and photos shared on Class Dojo to celebrate and demonstrate positive performances showing practical learning leading to discussion and reflection in class on how to improve further.

Children from Reception to Year 6 have at least one PE lesson a week during curriculum time.

Activities taught at Sacred Heart Primary School

Games

Dance

Gymnastics

Fundamental Movement Skills

Invasion Games

Net/Wall Games

Outdoor and Adventurous Activities

Athletics

Impact

We measure the impact of our curriculum through the following methods:

·       Pupil discussions and plenary sessions before, during and after activities

·       Annual reporting and tracking standards after each block or half term delivery

·       Discussion with all teachers who deliver PE to continue to improve our provision and opportunities

All our pupils are encouraged to be physically active and this has positive implications on their learning in the classroom – healthy bodies lead to healthy minds and healthy attitudes. We have a high emphasis on children improving and achieving their personal best. All children play an active role in PE lessons either as participants, scorers, recorders or officials to develop a love of sport and physical activity, to pursue physical activity outside of school and post-Key Stage 2. Sacred Heart emphasises the importance of fair play and demonstrating a positive sporting attitude. All pupils leave school with the skills to self-rescue in the water and swim 25 metres competently.

Children leave Sacred Heart Primary School with the abilities to make a positive difference for their own and the community’s future.

PE Long Term Plan

PE Policy

PE Skills Progression