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PE Statement

The specialist nature of the subject curriculumt

Our aim is to deliver a high-quality PE curriculum that is fun and inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in sport and other physically demanding activities.

PE is ideally placed to support and build upon experiences that children have learnt throughout their childhood.

As well as developing physical skills, PE teaches children intellectual skills, helps them navigate complex social situations and nurtures their emotional development. Through PE, we develop the pupils' competence and confidence to take part in a range of physical activities that become a central part of their lives, both in and out of school solving problems in familiar and unfamiliar situations, gathering, interpreting and communicating information effectively and confidently.

The purpose of PE develops motor skills, knowledge and behaviours for physical activity and physical fitness. Fun, engaging, meaningful lessons allow pupils to partake and express themselves. They are provided with opportunities to develop at their own pace whilst feeling empowered enough to support and encourage others to achieve and aspire. Providing students with the ability and confidence to be physically active for a lifetime is a key focus and ambition of our curriculum.

Planning across the Key Stages

All pupils arrive with differing experiences across a myriad of sports. With this in mind we have different starting points for every pupil and planning is differentiated and takes into account their prior experiences, interests and passions.

KS2 PE lessons are planned for pupils to be taught to use running, jumping throwing and catching in isolation and combination, whilst taking part in outdoor and adventurous activities challenging them individually and as part of a team. KS3 PE lessons build upon this through pupils being taught to use a range of strategies to overcome opponents through team and individual games (for example badminton, basketball and football) Taking part in outdoor adventurous activities which present intellectual and physical challenges whilst being encouraged to work as part of a team, building trust and developing skills to solve problems.

KS4 PE lessons further builds upon the previous Key Stages where the pupils are taught to use and develop a variety of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents through team and individual games. Take part in further outdoor and adventurous activities in a range of environments which present intellectual and physical challenges and which encourage pupils to work in a team, building trust and developing skills to solve problems, either individually or as a group.

Assessment materials and strategy

Feedback is given to children by their peers, Teaching Assistants and teachers verbally and through photographic/video evidence during both practical lessons and through following the school marking policy across lessons of theory. Assessment in PE is fluid and continues, this is not only exclusive within lessons, but also during unstructured periods of the school day and when attending other off-site activities. The opportunity to further develop each pupil's' understanding of PE is always available enabling staff to adapt lessons, content and assessment criteria ensuring students fulfil their potential.