Intent:

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. 

Our PE lessons aim to 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 

Implementation:

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 curriculum planning in PE is carried out in three phases (long-term, medium-term and short- term). The long-term plan maps out the PE activities covered in each term during the key stage. 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 encourage the physical development of our children in the nursery and reception class as an integral part of their work. As these classes are part of the Foundation Stage of the National Curriculum, we relate the physical development of the children to the objectives set out in the Early Learning Goals, which underpin the curriculum planning for children aged three to five years of age. 

We encourage the children to develop confidence and control of the way they move, and the way they handle tools and equipment. We give all children the opportunity to undertake activities that offer appropriate physical challenge, both indoors and outdoors, using a wide range of resources to support specific skills. 

We also use the SHARP Principles to enhance the quality of our physical education. 

1. Stretching whilst moving. 

2. High repetition of skills. 

3. Accessibility 

4. Reducing sitting and standing 

5. Promotion of physical activity 

The SHARP Principles place a focus on active learning time in lessons which provides the children with opportunities to practice and apply their movement skills. These principles supplement our scheme of work, allowing our children to maximise their time engaging in physical activity. The SHARP principles are research-informed and have increased moderate to vigorous physical activity in PE lessons to 75% (average) of lesson time and are the most effective in comparison with similar strategies. 

Impact:

Our teachers assess the children’s work in PE, both by making informal judgements, as they observe them during lessons, and through assessing against the specific objectives set out in the National Curriculum and recorded using the Get Set 4 PE assessment software. We have clear expectations of what the pupils will know, understand and be able to do at the end of each Key Stage.