Physical Education
VISION FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The PE curriculum will be inclusive and ensure that pupils of all abilities access the range of activities we offer and that they are physically active for sustained periods of time in order to encourage them to lead healthy, active lives. There will also be opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles in which they can build character and embed values such as fairness and respect. Regular participation in sport and physical activity has a number of benefits including reducing the risk of future health conditions; improving physical fitness; helping with weight management; instil self- discipline; developing a range of physical skill; improving self- confidence; reduce stress and develop lifelong learning skills. It is our vision that Holly house students will have access to and benefit from high quality physical education curriculum that will inspire all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically demanding activities now and in the future.
INTENT
Holly house school believes that Physical Education (PE), experienced in a safe and supportive environment, is essential to ensure children attain optimum physical and emotional development and good health. We intend to deliver high-quality teaching and learning opportunities that inspire all children to succeed in physical education and in developing life skills. We want to teach children skills to keep them safe such as being able to swim. We also want to teach children how to cooperate and collaborate with others as part of an effective team, understanding fairness and equity of play to embed life-long values. Our curriculum aims to improve the wellbeing and fitness of all children at Holly House, not only through the sporting skills taught, but through the underpinning values and disciplines PE promotes.
IMPLEMENTATION
- PE at Holly House provides challenging and enjoyable learning through a range of sporting activities including invasion games, net & wall games, strike and field games, gymnastics, dance, swimming and outdoor education.
- The long-term plan sets out the PE units which are to be taught throughout the year and ensures that the requirements of the National Curriculum are fully met.
- Pupils participate in two high quality PE lessons each week, covering two sporting disciplines every half term. In addition, children are encouraged to participate in the varied range of extracurricular activities such as playing for the school team or attending our bespoke offering on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
- Children are invited to attend competitive sporting events within the local area. This is an inclusive approach which endeavours to encourage not only physical development but also mental well-being. These events also develop teamwork and leadership skills and are very much enjoyed by the children.
- Each year a small group of Class 5 children are invited to become Sports Leaders for the school. They develop into sporting role models for the younger children, assisting with lunch-time clubs, Sports day and any other Sporting activities.
- Children participate in workshops covering a variety of sports throughout the year. For example, rugby league ran by the Sheffield Eagles, again providing the children with an opportunity to develop, improve their fitness and to try something new.
- Children in KS2 who cannot swim 25 meters are invited to swimming lessons run across the school year.
- Additionally, we are soon to launch the PE Life skills award for our older students looking to develop their own physical literacy and gain a recognised award while doing so.
IMPACT
We help motivate children to participate in a variety of sports through quality teaching that is engaging and fun. From our lessons, our children learn to take responsibility for their own health and fitness, many of whom also enjoy the success of competitive sports. We equip our children with the necessary skills and a love for sport. They will hopefully grow up to live happy and healthy lives utilising the skills and knowledge acquired through PE
PE delivery overview
pe delivery overview for the website 2024 25.pdf
