PE
Our Statement of Intent
At English Martyrs’ we recognise the importance PE plays in the curriculum and are committed
to providing all children with opportunities to engage fully in Physical Education. The aim of our PE programme is to develop children’s basic physical competencies, build confidence in their ability and build the foundations for a lifelong love of sport, physical activity and a healthy lifestyle.
PE lessons encourage children to compete against themselves and others whilst being challenged
to improve their physical, social, emotional and thinking skills. These skills are embedded in the
heart of our planning.
Our objectives in the teaching of PE align with the National Curriculum in that we aim to ensure all pupils:
- 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
Teaching and learning
Our PE lessons are planned using the Get Set 4 PE platform, which aligns with our core values, our whole child approach to PE and the objectives laid out in the National Curriculum. Get Set 4 PE is planned so that progression is built into the scheme which ensures our children are increasingly challenged as they move up through the school.
The PE subject leader works this out in conjunction with teaching colleagues and pupils in each
year group. Together we create a broad and balanced curriculum that is exciting for our children
to learn through. Our medium-term plans give details of each unit of work for each term. These
schemes of work provide an overview of the unit, links to other areas of the National Curriculum
and assessment criteria for that unit. The short-term lesson plans provide opportunities for children of all abilities to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding in each activity area.
We aim to inspire and engage children’s interest in sporting activities through providing a wide range of opportunities within school, after school and within the wider community. We aim to foster children’s interest in physical wellbeing and healthy lifestyles in order to establish long lasting lifestyle messages. We aim to promote our Christian values through sports and positively encourage children to share, respect, support, trust and work
together.
By participating in physical activity before, during and after school, pupils can gain a range of physical, social, emotional and intellectual benefits. Physical activity opportunities can be provided through health and physical education activities, sport, recreation and games. Therefore, physical activity is an important dimension in pupils’ broad scope of development during their years of schooling. It is important that children are given opportunities to
participate in a range of enjoyable physical activities and good nutrition habits at an early age so they will be more likely to continue being physically active throughout the rest of their lives.
Through a positive caring environment, we provide the opportunity for every child to reach their full potential. We embrace Christian values and ensure all children are ready for their next steps.
In line with the National Curriculum (2014), English Martyrs’ ensures that the following aims are put at the centre of the PE curriculum to provide the children with the knowledge needed to become healthy members of society.
- To develop skillful use of the body, the ability to remember, repeat and refine actions and to perform them with increasing control, co-ordination and fluency.
- To develop an increasing ability to select, link and apply skills, tactics and compositional ideas.
- To develop an understanding of the effects of exercise on the body, and an appreciation of the value of safe exercising.
- To develop the ability to work as a team player, taking the lead and learning to work collaboratively with others.
- To promote an understanding of safe practice, and develop a sense of responsibility towards their own and others’ safety and well-being.
