Physical Education

Why is PE important?

Physical Education is a foundation subject in the National Curriculum. Physical Education at Alexandra primary School aims to inspire all children to develop a love of physical activity and sport. It is our vision for every pupil to succeed and achieve their potential as well as to lead physically active lifestyles. It is our job to inspire our pupils through fun and engaging PE lessons that are enjoyable, challenging and accessible to all. We want our pupils to appreciate and know the benefits of a healthy and physically active lifestyle. Through our teaching of PE, we will provide opportunities for pupils to develop values and transferable life skills such as fairness, teamwork and problem solving as well as providing them with opportunities to take part in competitive sport.

ROOTED IN KNOWLEDGE

Planning for PE is based on the Get Set 4 PE scheme of work. PE is taught in a progressive and developmental way, building on prior knowledge and skills in order to provide a positive learning experience through a wide range of sporting experiences. Each Unit has been sequenced to build on skills lesson by lesson or by difficulty. Within each lesson the learning is sequenced so that children can explore and develop a skill and then apply it to a game, sequence or choreography.

HOW IS LEARNING SEQUENCED?

Learning is sequenced using the skills progression documents developed by Get Set 4 PE. Below is an example of how learning is sequenced from EYFS to Year 6.

Physical Education in the Early Years

During the EYFS the essential fundamental movement skills of physical education are established. There are regular opportunities for children to carry out PE activities across all areas of learning. By the end of the EYFS children should be able to:

• Negotiate space safely with and around others.
• Learn how to handle and use different equipment.
• Explore a variety of running, jumping, hopping, skipping and balancing skills.
• To play games fairly through taking turns.

Children will have the opportunity to take part in games and activities that explore the fundamental movement skills in a safe and positive environment. They will be able to develop their ideas around movement and be encouraged to use creativity to achieve their personal best.

 Overview of learning in EYFS, KS1 & KS2

Each year children will have the opportunity to take part in gymnastics and dance units as well as a variety of sports including invasion games such as basketball, netball and hockey, net and wall games including volleyball and tennis; and striking and fielding games such as cricket and rounders.

ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING

In physical education, teachers assess children’s progress by making observations during lessons and discussions. Evidence from independent games and activities at the end of each lesson will inform future lessons, ensuring children are supported and challenged appropriately. Teacher judgements and assessment information is tracked using the Get Set 4 PE assessment tools. Final end of year assessments are made using criteria that have been developed in line with the National Curriculum and the skills progression outlined by Get Set 4 PE, to identify the level at which the child is working.  Age related expectation levels are reported to parents at the end of each year.

Physical Education is monitored through a variety of strategies, including: planning, lesson observations and pupil voice activities.