The national curriculum states that a high-quality physical education curriculum inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport It should provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect. Our inclusive physical education curriculum progressively develops children’s knowledge, skill and understanding using a wide range of sports and activities. Every pupil has at least two hours of physical activity each week delivered by teachers. All our lessons are inclusive and have a strong emphasis on improving children’s vocabulary to ensure children can access all areas of their learning. The curriculum offers all children a wide variety of opportunities to access a range of sport, build up on their knowledge and develop understanding. Physical Education lessons are taught using progressive schemes of work and curriculum drivers. The curriculum areas are carefully mapped out to build on expected progression through the key stages and allow children to develop a greater depth of learning where they have the opportunities to develop their oracy and physical skills.

The Early Years curriculum focuses on key fundamental movement skills, developing the children’s fine and gross motor skills through imaginative game play and isolated skills. This is then developed further in Key Stage One where children improve cooperation, agility, flexibility and strength through modified gameplay as well as specialist healthy active lifestyles lessons. Key Stage Two expands on this to develop competence in a wide range of sport specific skills such as: athletics, badminton, orienteering and swimming.

In addition to the curriculum, afterschool and lunch time provision are offered. Sports clubs are accessible for all and aim to promote further participation ensuring children are physically active and learn skills for life.