Physical Education

Springwood Heath Primary School recognises the value of Physical Education (P.E). We fully adhere to the aims of the national curriculum for physical education to ensure that all children:

• Develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities
• Engage in competitive sports and activities
• Are willing to practise skills in a range of different activities and situations, alone, in small groups and in teams, and to apply these skills in chosen activities to achieve high levels of performance
• Have and maintain high levels of physical fitness
• Lead a healthy lifestyle which is achieved by eating sensibly
• Are able to remain physically active for sustained periods of time and understand the importance of this in promoting long-term health and well-being
• Are able to improve their own and others’ performance
• Can swim at least 25 metres before the end of Year 6 and know how to remain safe in and around water

P.E is taught at Springwood Heath Primary School as an area of learning in its own right as well as integrated where possible with other curriculum areas. It is taught at a minimum of one PE session a week.

We teach lessons so that children:

•          Have fun and experience success in sport

•          Have the opportunity to participate in P.E at their own level of development

•          Secure and build on a range of skills

•          Develop good sporting attitudes

•          Understand basic rules

•          Experience positive, inclusive competition

•          Learn in a safe and inclusive environment

•          Have a foundation for lifelong physical activity, leaving primary school as physically active.

The Early Years Curriculum and carefully planned provision are designed to support children’s physical development.

The children at Springwood Heath are offered daily opportunities to explore and play in our outdoor provision area. Our children are encouraged to explore our large outdoor and indoor spaces which include a large sandpit, mud kitchen, and construction areas. We access this environment all year round and in all weather conditions to support the development of gross and fine motor control, balance, coordination, confidence and problem-solving skills.

We explore gymnastics, fundamental skills, yoga, dance, relaxation techniques and share a range of healthy snacks to develop our understanding of the importance of a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

In KS1, all children are introduced to the basic fundamental skills and principals of physical education. By the end of KS1, we aim for all children to have mastered the fundamental skills of hopping, jumping, catching, kicking and passing using a range of different equipment and resources.

In the summer term, children in KS1 are taught the basics of swimming in our on-site swimming pool. We hope that by the end of KS1 all children will be confident and competent in the water.

As a school, we also encourage the children to take part in active discussion about healthy living and lifestyle choices as part of the PE, Science and PSHCE curriculum. All children are involved in active discussion about these key areas throughout the year.

In KS2, all children have participate in dance, gymnastics, athletics, fitness and a range of summer and winter games.

As well as teacher taught lessons, some classes have workshops delivered by Liverpool Football Club and LSSP. They cover a range of multi skills, football, athletics and dance with the children, helping to enrich their learning.

By the end of KS1, we aim for all children to have mastered the fundamental skills of balancing, climbing, rolling, sprinting, passing, leaping and throwing using a range of different equipment and resources.

In the autumn and spring term, children in KS2 are taught the swimming in our on-site swimming pool. We hope that by the end of KS2 all children will be confident and competent in the water and will be able to meet the national expectations.

As a school, we also encourage the children to take part in active discussion about healthy living and lifestyle choices as part of the PE, Science and PSHCE curriculum. All children are involved in active discussion about these key areas throughout the year.

We employ coaches from ‘Full of Beans’ to help support active playtimes. The coaches help to set up active stations for the children to engage in a range of different activities during lunchtimes.

Activities include:

-Games in our sports arena

-Skipping

-Ping Pong

-Net games

-Catching games

-Dance stations

We try and encourage all children of all abilities to participate in afterschool clubs. We offer a wide range that change every term. The clubs are often run by ‘Full of Beans’ but also Liverpool Football Club, class teachers and student teachers throughout the year.

Autumn Clubs:

Year 3/4 Dodgeball – Monday until 4:15

Year 5/6 Fun Fusion (Kinball, Dodgeball and Quidditch) – Tuesday until 4:15

KS1 Mini Ninjas and Fitness Circuits – Wednesday until 4:15

KS2 Musical Theatre – Thursday until 4:15

Our aim is that every child at Springwood Heath has access to competitive opportunities throughout the year. We offer competitions to all children regardless of ability. These competitions are often organised by LSSP, the local authority, Liverpool Football Club and teachers in school.

Every year, all children participate in Sports Week. This is an opportunity for all children to work in teams to compete, try new sports and interact with external visitors.

Progression documents set out progressions of skills and knowledge in each area.

Children can access PE and sport at home using the following links:

https://app.gonoodle.com

https://www.activekids.com

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/physical-activity-guidelines-children-under-five-years/

How do we know what children have learnt

P.E is taught as a basis for lifelong learning, where the children have access to a wide range of activities in the belief that, if taught well and the children are allowed to succeed, then they will continue to have a physically active life.

A high-quality physical education curriculum inspires all children to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically demanding activities.

At Springwood Heath, we provide opportunities for children to become physically confident in a way that supports their health and fitness. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character and help to embed values such as sharing, tolerance, inclusion, friendship and endurance.