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PE

At Sowerby Primary Academy our school ethos is to 'grow successful learners' and a vital part of this is the wealth of benefits pupils gets from participating in a variety of competitive opportunities throughout their Primary school life.

We believe the importance of tailoring that competitive experience to suits the personal needs of the pupil is vital.

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Implementation

EYFS 

Physical development is encouraged as an integral part of the children’s daily work, using objectives set out in the EYFS Development Matters document. EYFS also have a weekly PE sessions. The outdoor area is used daily. The children are encouraged to develop confidence and control in the way they move and take care in the handling of equipment. All children are given the opportunity to undertake regular activities that offer appropriate physical challenge, both indoors and outdoors, using a wide range of fixed and moving resources to support specific skills. 

 

Key Stage 1 and 2

 

  • A Physical Literacy Curriculum is delivered to build a toolkit of skills, actions and ideas in Key stage 1 with more sport specific curriculum in Key stage 2 – Following a clearly sequenced and progressive program of study based on the national curriculum objectives through the use of long term plans.  

  • Children are given the opportunity to practise by repeating and refining actions. E.g. making movements more controlled, effective or expressive. 

  • Children know how to improve the quality of their work, using peers, teacher, ICT opportunities and self- evaluation. 

  • Children know why physical activity is important to their health and well- being. 

  • Children understand and accept the rules and conventions of taking part in different activities safely. 

  • Pupils have the opportunity to learn to swim at least 25m and complete a safe self -rescue until they are able to reach the required standard at Year 6.  

  • Pupils are able to Recognise the strengths of individuals other than themselves, and how their skills, which may not be physical, can enhance a team and individual performance. 

  •  Experiencing great PE lessons that are appropriately pitched to every individual. 

  • Assessed regularly based on key milestones and our PE intent.  

  • Accessing a range of equipment and resources for PE and Physical Activity which supports effective learning. 

  • Having access to  a wide range of extra- curricular activities through promotion of community clubs and community club links within school ( School / community club sessions )  

  • Access to Thirsk area School Sport Competition Pathway (both virtual and face to face competitive opportunities) against others and personal best competition.  

  • Pupils have access to holiday sports clubs, lunchtime play leader activities and extra – involving both school staff and the wider community. Curricular activities. 

  • Pupils experience OAA both on the school site in PE lessons and through residential trips in Year 4 and Years 6