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At Sheriff Hutton Primary School, we believe that being physically active is an essential part of a happy, healthy and successful childhood. Physical Education develops much more than physical skills: it supports children’s confidence, resilience, teamwork, self-discipline and emotional wellbeing.
We want every child to develop a positive relationship with physical activity and understand that being active is something they can enjoy throughout their lives. We recognise the strong links between physical activity and mental and emotional wellbeing, and provide opportunities for children to be active throughout the school day, not only during PE lessons.
Our PE curriculum is broad, inclusive and progressive. It gives children opportunities to develop their physical competence through individual, paired, team, cooperative and competitive activities, while learning important values such as fairness, respect, determination, resilience and teamwork.
Our curriculum meets the expectations of the National Curriculum for Physical Education and reflects current guidance on safe and effective practice in PE and school sport, including guidance from the Association for Physical Education (afPE).
Our PE curriculum aims to develop children who:
We believe that every child should experience the sense of achievement that comes from learning a new physical skill, improving their performance or working successfully as part of a team.
Children receive regular, high-quality PE lessons throughout the school year. Our curriculum is carefully sequenced so that skills and knowledge are progressively developed as children move through the school.
We provide a balance of:
Teachers plan for progression in physical skills, tactical understanding, fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship.
PE is also supported by opportunities for active learning, active playtimes and lunchtimes, clubs, competitions and sporting events, ensuring that physical activity is part of everyday school life.
EYFS
In Reception, children have frequent opportunities to be physically active through continuous provision and access to our outdoor environment.
Children develop the fundamental movement skills that provide the foundations for later physical activity. They work on balance, coordination, strength, spatial awareness and control, as well as developing confidence in using their bodies safely.
A dedicated PE session provides opportunities for children to develop these skills through structured activities, while physical development is also embedded throughout the EYFS curriculum.
Key Stage 1
In Key Stage 1, children develop the fundamental movement skills of running, jumping, throwing and catching, alongside agility, balance and coordination.
They are introduced to a range of activities including:
Children begin to develop simple tactics and learn to understand and follow rules. They are encouraged to work with different partners and teams and to recognise and celebrate both their own achievements and those of others.
Key Stage 2
In Key Stage 2, children continue to develop and apply a broader range of physical skills and tactical knowledge.
They have opportunities to participate in activities including:
Children develop their ability to work effectively as individuals and as members of a team. They learn to evaluate their own and others’ performances and identify ways to improve.
We also provide opportunities for children to lead activities, take responsibility and develop leadership skills, helping them to understand that PE is not simply about being the best performer but about participation, improvement, teamwork and enjoyment.
Swimming and Water Safety
Swimming is an important part of our PE curriculum and an essential life skill.
Children receive swimming tuition during Key Stage 2. Our aim is for children to leave Sheriff Hutton Primary School able to swim confidently and safely, with a strong understanding of water safety.
Children develop their ability to:
Children who have not yet achieved the expected standard are provided with additional opportunities to develop their swimming skills and confidence.
Competitive Sport and Partnerships
We believe that competition can be a valuable part of a child’s sporting experience when it is presented positively and inclusively.
Sheriff Hutton Primary School is part of the Malton Sports Partnership, providing children with opportunities to represent the school and participate in a wide range of competitive sporting events.
We also work closely with the Easingwold cluster of schools, giving our children additional opportunities to participate in festivals, tournaments, sporting activities and shared events with children from other local schools.
Children may have opportunities to take part in competitions and festivals involving sports such as:
We encourage children to approach competition with determination, respect and a positive attitude, recognising that representing their school and supporting others are achievements in themselves.
We recognise that being active can have a significant positive impact on children’s emotional wellbeing.
Physical activity can provide opportunities to reduce stress, develop confidence, regulate emotions, build friendships and experience achievement. For this reason, we encourage children to be active throughout the school day.
Our wider offer includes:
We want children to understand that physical activity is not only about sport or competition. Walking, playing, dancing, cycling, exploring outdoors and being active with friends are all important ways of looking after our wellbeing.
PE at Sheriff Hutton Primary School is for every child.
We are committed to providing an inclusive curriculum in which children of all abilities can participate, achieve and experience success. Teachers adapt activities, equipment, grouping, space, instructions and levels of challenge where appropriate to ensure that children with SEND and other additional needs can access PE alongside their peers.
We recognise that children have different physical strengths, interests, experiences and starting points. We therefore provide appropriate support and challenge while maintaining high expectations.
Our PE curriculum promotes equality and challenges stereotypes. All children are encouraged to participate in all aspects of PE, regardless of gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, or socio-economic background.
We want children to recognise and value different strengths and abilities and to understand that everyone can contribute to a team or activity in different ways.
For children’s safety, we follow Association for Physical Education (afPE) guidance regarding jewellery and PE.
Children must remove all jewellery before taking part in PE and sporting activities. This includes earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches and other items that could cause injury.
Earrings
Children should not wear earrings during PE lessons, swimming or other physical activities.
Where a child has newly pierced ears and is temporarily unable to remove their earrings, parents/carers should discuss this with the school before the child takes part in PE. In line with afPE guidance, staff will not routinely remove or tape over earrings as an alternative to removal, as this does not eliminate the risk of injury.
Where earrings cannot safely be removed, the school may make an appropriate decision about whether the child can participate in the activity, taking account of the specific circumstances and the level of risk.
Children should therefore arrive at school on PE days without earrings wherever possible.
This approach is part of our wider commitment to ensuring that PE is taught in a safe environment and that appropriate risk assessments and safety procedures are followed.
By the time children leave Sheriff Hutton Primary School, we want them to:
Ultimately, we want our children to leave Sheriff Hutton Primary School with positive attitudes towards physical activity and the confidence, knowledge and skills to lead healthy, active lives.
Our PE curriculum is supported by a progressive programme of learning covering:
Our wider sporting opportunities are enhanced through our membership of the Malton Sports Partnership and our work with the Easingwold cluster of schools, ensuring that children have opportunities to participate, compete, represent their school and enjoy sport with other children across the local area.
Physical Education curriculum map
Physical Education Vocabulary Progression
Physical Education – Athletics
Physical Education – Gymnastics
Physical Education – Outdoor Activities
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