Implementation of PE

PE in the Early Years

As part of the EYFS statutory framework pupils are taught:

Physical development – involves providing opportunities for young children to be active and interactive; and to develop their co-ordination, control, and movement. Children must also be helped to understand the importance of physical activity, and to make healthy choices in relation to food.

Moving and handling: children show good control and co-ordination in large and small movements. They move confidently in a range of ways, safely negotiating space. They handle equipment and tools effectively.

Health and self-care: children know the importance for good health of physical exercise, and a healthy diet, and talk about ways to keep healthy and safe.

Key Stage 1 and 2

Pupils at Esh Winning Primary School participate in twice weekly high quality PE and sporting activities.  Our PE programme incorporates a variety of sports to ensure all children develop the confidence, tolerance and the appreciation of their own and others’ strengths and weaknesses. We provide opportunities for all children to engage in extra-curricular activities before, during and after school, in addition to competitive sporting events. This is an inclusive approach which endeavours to encourage not only physical development but also well-being.

As well as these PE lessons, the children also take part in our ‘Daily Mile’. This involves the class walking, jogging or running a number of laps around our grounds at some point during the day at the teacher’s discretion.

We also have an extensive OPAL provision, allowing the children the opportunity to learn through play. Our grounds also allow us to make use of the outdoors whenever possible, whether through PE lessons or other areas of the curriculum.

The curriculum lead attends PE Subject Leader meetings to stay abreast of regional and national good practice. This information is shared through staff meetings and supporting documents.