Intent
At Longhill Primary School the physical education curriculum we provide is broad and balanced, allowing our children to access a wide variety of sports provision. We offer high quality teaching and learning opportunities where we develop the children’s competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities. Throughout our PE curriculum, we teach children how to cooperate and collaborate with others and we offer many opportunities so all children are included. It is coherently planned and sequenced to build confidence, character, resilience, determination and respect.
Implementation
Our physical education curriculum is carefully designed to include a mix of indoor and outdoor based learning throughout the year and provides varied and progressive sequences of learning. This enables pupils to contextualise their learning experiences in PE. Our curriculum is differentiated appropriately so that it provides equal access and opportunities for all. In our lessons, we ensure that subject specific vocabulary is used throughout all lessons.
All children will receive at least one full hour of engaging, quality first physical education teaching per week, as well as taking part in a minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity per day. During PE lessons, pupils are encouraged to be creative in their own performance, and evaluative of their own and others’ work. PE teaching aims to provide pupils with fun, positive experiences which will encourage participation in lifelong activity.
Through PE, children will:
- participate in a wide range of sports and physical activities
- develop and apply teamwork skills
- develop resilience, confidence and character
- increase fitness levels
- be encouraged to lead active, healthy lifestyles
- compete in a range of competitive events
- organise and lead their own activities
- understand and feedback on their own performance and that of peers
- develop and model the skills of good sportsmanship
Through PE, teachers will:
- model a positive attitude to sports and physical activity
- promote participation and engagement in a range of physical activities
- seek and embrace opportunities for their own CPD
- organise a range of extra-curricular clubs
- plan events where children can perform or compete
- celebrate children’s success and personal achievements in sports and physical activity
We aim to give all children the opportunity to experience competitive sport by planning and participating in regular events such as sports days, intra-trust competition and inclusivity events.
In addition to this, we also offer weekly sports clubs where children can develop skills in sports and physical activities in which they have a particular interest or expertise. Through these, representative teams are selected to compete in inter-school competition.
Impact
At Longhill Primary School, PE is taught to support lifelong learning. Our curriculum aims to ensure that pupils are physically and mentally fit, and that they are able to promote healthy, active lifestyles continuing into adult life.
We provide opportunities for children to progress in lessons and competitions, where children can aspire to set goals, achieve and succeed. Our aim to provide a rich, broad and balanced PE curriculum provides an equal opportunity for all children to participate and enjoy sport.
Our assessment for PE allows progress and knowledge to be monitored and evaluated. Summative assessments are made throughout the year to inform progress and future planning.
In aiming to evaluate the overall impact of our PE curriculum, we consider a range of child-based outcomes. This includes a combination of pupil-voice interviews, observations of learning and video evidence of skills learned
“I like to play outside because it’s so fun to go on the climbing frame and the ladder and if you fall down there’s a monster and we can all turn into monsters – really BIG monsters!”
“Here are Longhill we build positive relationships through restorative behaviours”
“My daughter has only just started and everything is great.”
“It’s lovely because you can do RP and I love it.”
“I like — because at break-times there are lots of things to do, such as gym equipment and games on the floor.”
“I love this school, I remember when I first walked in the door at 3 years old! Me and my friends have evolved a lot over the years, and I love coming here. I love the teachers and the work.”
“The teachers are lovely, it is easy to make friends and the lesson are fun.”
“I love learning Big Maths and I can know all the Learn It’s so fast!”
“My daughter has come on so great at the school.”
“I love coming to school because we always have fun lessons to learn and we learn a lot in school.”
“I like outside! I love jumping on the barrels, going on the climbing frame, and pretending to be a pirate on the pirate ship.”
“It’s fascinating because every single thing is interesting.“
“I love the giant playground with all of the fantastic equipment on it; it keeps me busy all playtime. You can exercise whilst talking to your friends!”
“We always have fun lessons which makes us enjoy coming to school. For example, I made chocolate pizzas in DT this year and they were amazing!”
“We are very happy with Longhill Primary School.”
“I cannot fault the school or staff since by son joined. He has blossomed and is doing great. The staff really do their best to help with anything they can. “
“I like this school because all of the teachers treat us really well, appreciate us and make us feel safe.”
“I like the teachers as they are very pleasant and appreciative, also they award with amazing awards such marbles and star of the week.”
“The school is great and my child enjoys coming.”
“Longhill builds children’s future to the limit”
“I have no concerns only praise for the staff I have encountered on my child’s journey so far.”
“I feel that the school has always given my children the best support throughout. They are all exceeding because of this. “
“At Longhill, we learn lots of fascinating things. I’ve really enjoyed finding out all about the Vikings and Victorians in my topic lessons this year.”
“My son has settled into school well, he has only been here a short time. “
“This school is great. Everyone is friendly and easy to talk to.”
“When I come to school, I feel loved because my friends play with me.”
“We have amazing teachers at our school which makes us feel happy and helps us to learn.”
“The equipment available at break-times is fun to play with and I love earning prizes for my good work.”
“The school is decorated nicely and it’s colourful.”
“Everything’s great for my daughter at the school and she loves coming to it.”
“I love Longhill Primary School because the teachers are very kind. They always challenge us to work hard and help us when we are stuck.”
“We would like to thank all the staff for their hard work. My son is a happy child and has a big smile on his face. I would like to say thank you for you getting him interested in sport.”
“I think this school is the best because everyone is kind and caring.”
“I have no concerns, the teachers are attentive, my child is thriving at school and is always happy at hometime.”
“The thing I like about Longhill is the marbles and prizes you get for doing good things for yourself and others.”
“I like playing on the pirate ship because it’s a boat and I like big boats and the Titanic.”
“Longhill Primary teaches children respect, kindness and responsibility”
“Longhill Primary is a good school. The staff are supportive and I feel welcome here. It is a very good environment and there’s lots of good things to do and learn.”
“The teachers and pupils are the kindest people ever, if everyone was like this the world would be amazing.”
“There are lots of amazing books available to read whenever we want.”
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