Intent
At Shillingstone Primary School we recognise the importance PE plays in the curriculum and are committed to providing all children with opportunities to engage fully in Physical Education. It is our intent that our Physical Education curriculum enables staff to deliver high-quality lessons that inspire all pupils to succeed and excel in physical activity, competitive sport and other physically demanding activities. This will support the development of 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. All areas of physical education and school sport aim to promote equal opportunities. At Shillingstone Primary School we aim to create an environment in which all children learn to respect and value each other. Where pupils have specific disabilities and/or health conditions, the school will ensure that they can take an active part in all physical activity opportunities offered both within school time and as extra-curricular physical activities. Teachers modify activities, encourage participation in a different way and play adapted versions of games which can be played by all.
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
Implementation
Our PE lessons are planned using the Get Set 4 PE platform, which aligns with our whole child approach to PE and the objectives laid out in the National C
urriculum. 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 units covered in each half term during the key stage. The PE subject leader plans this overview 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 half 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. By using this curriculum, there is clear progression throughout the school and within each unit of work. Children are given the opportunity to practise skills in a variety of ways and each lesson builds upon the previous skills, allowing them time to embed it and apply it in a range of contexts. Different skills are recapped throughout and across the years, each time they are being built upon, allowing children to know more and remember more.
We are committed to providing opportunities for children to lead an active lifestyle. We do this in a number of ways. The amount of time allocated to P.E. is two hours a week for PE lessons for both key stages. In addition to this, the children take part in other physical activities e.g. Jump Start Jonny, Just Dance and the Fitness Track Challenge. We also offer a range of extra-curricular after school clubs for all ages. Children in Years 1-6 are provided with opportunities to attend competitions against other schools in the local area (pyramid events and North Dorset events).
EYFS
We encourage the physical development of our children in Reception as an integral part of their work. As these children 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.
Swimming
Children in Key Stage Two attend swimming lessons at a local swimming pool where they are taught how to swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of 25m, using a range of strokes. The children are organised into four different ability groups (progressing from Group 1 – the weakest swimmers to Group 4 – the strongest swimmers).
Guidance-for-PE-and-Changing pdf
Impact
Our PE scheme ‘GetSet4PE’ results in a fun, engaging and high-quality PE education which provides children with the foundations and knowledge for fulfilling a healthy lifestyle. This is evident through their enjoyment of lessons, photo/video evidence and participation in extra-curricular activities.
This is what our pupils think about PE in our school:
“I hadn’t played handball before and didn’t know what it was. It was great fun and I have learnt loads.”
“I love our new relay track on the field. We race in our colour teams.”
“PE is fun with my friends.”
Please click on the ‘Information’ tab and ‘Extra Curricular and Sports Funding’ to find out about competitions that we have participated in.
Curriculum PE – News and Events
We are incredibly fortunate with our indoor and outdoor space available for our PE lessons. Some sports take place in our school hall (like badminton, dance and gymnastics). We also have a huge playground area (perfect for basketball, netball and tennis); a very large school field (ideal for cricket, rounders, tag rugby and athletics); as well as loads of space around our school grounds for cross country running and orienteering.
We love our outdoor and adventurous activities at Shillingstone Primary. Our teachers are great at organising some exciting school trips!
OCEAN CLASS TRIP TO DORSET ADVENTURE PARK
The children in Ocean Class had a fantastic time at the Dorset Adventure Park where they completed the mud trail. Some were a little nervous to begin with but they soon got stuck in and had a fantastic time!
YEAR 6 RESIDENTIAL TO CAREY CAMP
17 Year 6 children, Mrs Vail, Mrs Higgs and Mrs Greenland had a fantastic time at Carey Camp. Mrs Proyer joined us on Monday and Wednesday and we had a surprise visit from Mrs Wood on Tuesday. We had such fun together and enjoyed all of the activities! The children took part in tree climbing, archery, low ropes, blindfold trail, orienteering and much more.
ARCTIC AND DESERT CLASS WEYMOUTH TRIP
Arctic and Desert Class had a fantastic time in Weymouth on Monday. They took part in a variety of amazing activities: tunnelling, rock tower climbing, traverse wall climbing, mega SUP (stand up paddle boarding with 12 on the board!) and kayaking. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed all of their experiences. This is definitely a trip to remember! Thank you to Mrs Vail and Mrs Adams for organising this incredible trip for us all. Thank you also to Mr Harris, Mrs Greenland, Mrs Suter, Mrs Newton, Tony, Sally White and Mrs Blake for supporting with this trip. What a great day out!
RUBICON SKATE SCHOOL
The children have had a fantastic time working with a coach from Rubicon Skate School over the last few days. Every child had the chance to take part in both a skateboarding and a scootering session. All of the children got stuck in and showed amazing determination! It was particularly lovely to watch the children working together and encouraging each other. A special thank you to our 2022 Year 6 leavers who very kindly paid for one of the day’s coaching as their leaving gift.
KS2 Badminton
Year 5 & 6 Tag Rugby
Year 2 – 6 Orienteering
Year 6 Football
In Desert Class, in our football lessons, the children have been learning and practising different tactics to get away from a defender, including drag back, interior hook and exterior hook. I was really impressed with the children’s skills.
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