Physical Education
What is the vision for PE at The Phoenix Primary School and Nursery?
Intent
Our vision is for all children to experience excellent physical education, school sport and physical activity that will lead to life-long participation.
Physical Education develops pupils’ physical competence and confidence and their ability to use these to perform a range of activities.
Via a broad and balanced curriculum, our PE Scheme of Work ensures that all pupils develop the fundamental skills and competence to excel in a wide range of physical activities in a safe and supportive environment.
A high-quality PE curriculum will develop physical literacy and will allow pupils to learn about themselves, the importance of a healthy lifestyle, self-expression and concepts such as fair play and respect. There will be ample opportunity for children to develop their self-confidence in a variety of challenging contexts.
Our intent is:
Finally, PE is seen as a discipline that is open to all; regardless of ability, gender, cultural background or ethnicity.
How is this vision for PE to be achieved?
Implementation
Children who take part in PE lessons at the school will:
How does the school know if the PE curriculum has been effective?
Impact
Firstly, children who have followed the school’s PE curriculum will be thoroughly equipped to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically demanding activities. Furthermore, children will not only have developed physical skills, but will also have learnt about themselves, the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle, self-expression and concepts such as fair play and respect. In addition, children will have developed a range of important cognitive skills, such as decision making and analysis, and social skills such as teamwork and communication.
Finally, children will have developed an awareness of the significance and importance of sport within the culture of the UK and within other cultures worldwide.
Assessment: As the children move through the school, knowledge and skills are built upon, and learning takes place sequentially. Our curriculum is designed in a way that enables the teachers to have the flexibility to ensure that the children develop knowledge and skills through the use of a wide range of sports. By implementing a monitoring and reviewing assessment system of PE, we can measure the impact and progress of the quality and provision within our school, which will lead to overall whole school improvement.
How climate change has an impact on PE
Climate change has a number of impacts on the world today and particularly in the future. It can also present challenges in a range of sports activities. Alongside other school subjects, PE plays an important part in understanding climate change in-depth and building a climate-friendly world. It is important for the necessary adjustments to be made with regards to extreme weather conditions.
During extremely hot days, teaching staff will ensure that children have the necessary protection including sunscreen, water and sun hats. An effort will be made to ensure that PE lessons do not take place during the hottest times of the day and where possible will be conducted in shaded areas.
During extremely cold days, teaching staff will ensure that children have the appropriate kit and if the temperature is too cold outside, PE lessons will be conducted in the halls.