PE
PE at Netherton
Intent
Our Physical Education curriculum has been specifically tailored to meet the needs of all pupils in our school. It is designed to be broad and balanced, providing pupils with the opportunity to master their learning and deepen their knowledge, making sense and giving purpose as to why we learn about P.E.
At Netherton, we believe that Physical Education helps to develop the knowledge, skills and capabilities necessary for mental, emotional, social and physical well-being in our children now and for their future. Physical fitness is an important aspect of leading a healthier lifestyle. It teaches self-discipline and that success is only achieved through hard work, resilience and determination. It is our intent at Netherton to teach children how to cooperate and collaborate with others, as part of a team, understanding fairness and equity of play to embed life-long values. We aim to deliver high-quality teaching and learning opportunities that inspire all children to succeed in physical activities whilst providing every possible opportunity to take part in events across the Horbury Pyramid and beyond.
The key strands of the subject that pupils will learn through the school’s age-related expectations are:
- develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities
- are physically active for sustained periods of time
- engage in competitive sports and activities
- lead healthy, active lives.
Implementation
Physical Education is taught through the framework of the 2014 National Curriculum. The principles and content of its requirements have been carefully placed at the heart of the school’s programmes of study in P.E.
Pupils at Netherton participate in at least 2 hours of high-quality PE and sporting activities weekly. Weekly indoor/outdoor sessions are delivered by class teachers, with the sport and skill detailed on our long-term plan. Children in Year 6 attend the swimming baths each week. 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 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.
The curriculum framework is broad and balanced and ensures all 6 strands of the P.E National Curriculum are taught. These plans are closely linked to the school’s Age-Related Expectations (ARE’s) in Physical Education for each year group which allows a consistent application of the curriculum throughout the Key Stages.
Impact
Our PE curriculum aims to improve the wellbeing and fitness of all children at Netherton J&I, not only through the sporting skills taught, but through the underpinning values and disciplines PE promotes. Within our lessons, children are taught about self-discipline and that to be successful they need to take ownership and responsibility of their own health and fitness. Our impact is therefore to motivate children to utilise these underpinning skills in an independent and effective way in order to live happy and healthy lives.
Resources
Our programme is greatly enriched through accessing the GetSet4PE scheme of work.
As well as this, the P.E department is extremely well resourced with a wide range of equipment in order to facilitate teaching and learning in each of the Physical Education strands.
In Physical Education, assessment of pupil progress is undertaken against the age-related expectations for Physical Education. This includes any final pieces of work and any whole class assessment that staff might undertake. The outcomes of these assessments are used by class teachers to evaluate the quality of coverage of the ARE in Physical Education and to inform aspects of learning that need to be strengthened to improve the quality of provision and to enhance pupil progress.
Click on this link to find our PE progression map and curriculum long term planning.