Physical Education

Intent

At Woodlands we believe that PE is a vital part of school life and ultimately children’s future well-being. Therefore we provide a fully inclusive, broad and balanced PE curriculum based on the National Curriculum. 

In early years we focus on the fundamentals of movement, co-ordination and basic skills leading into competition in KS1 through personal challenge and awareness of others in games. This is extended into KS2 through the acquisition of team work skills, attack/defence tactics, body strength, fitness, rhythm and game specific skills including leadership and officiating. 

We try to ensure PE lessons are enjoyable and a positive experience for all regardless of ability and SEND. Children are actively encouraged to take part in competitions promoting a sense of fairness and respect. We link with local sports clubs and coaches ensuring sport is accessible for all. 

Implementation

  • Active lessons with objectives building upon prior learning

  • New skills framed within game situations

  • Fairness and respect related to enjoyment of competing

  • Opportunity to lead and officiate games and challenges

  • Sports Reps help organise play leaders and intra-school competitions

  • Regular celebrations of children’s achievement in assembly

  • Annual residential visit to Barnstondale Outdoor Centre

  • Local coaches to provide extra-curricular clubs 

  • Local coaches to work alongside teachers in lessons.

  • Continuing CPD through local secondary school outreach. 

  • Wirral School Games for staff and pupil training

  • High quality swimming lessons for the needs of our children

  • Regular assessment by staff

  • Regular access to excellent external facilities such as Hive Youth Hub

Impact

  • Confidence and enjoyment of physical activity and competing

  • Understand the importance of healthy lifestyles for well being

  • Understand how different cultures are brought together through games

  • Joining external sports clubs

  • Experience of wide range of sports and games 

  • Understand the importance of fairness, respect and kindness

  • Prepared for the next stage in their education within PE

  • Majority take up of extra curricular activities

These aims are underpinned by our school rules of respect, responsibility and resilience within PE