PE

PE Intent Statement

At Highfields we have designed our PE curriculum so that our learners: 

• Are provided with high quality PE teaching, sporting learning opportunities and sports provision which is inclusive for all and engages all pupils in a supportive and challenging environment 
• Are immersed in a culture which aims to inspire an active generation who enjoy PE, encourage each other and achieve at their own level 
• Are educated in the benefits of sport and exercise, leading to long term healthy and active lifestyles 
• Are supported in becoming resilient and reflective, whilst striving for personal excellence and portraying good sportsmanship 
• Adopt a growth mindset and believe that anything can be achieved with determination and resilience 
• Are taught the value and benefits of collaboration, cooperation and teamwork, with an understanding of fairness and equality of play to embed lifelong values. 
• Compete appropriately against others; celebrating their own and others sporting achievements and successes with maturity.

Implementation Statement 

Children are taught regularly by both teaching staff and an Aston Villa Foundation sports instructor from Reception to Year 6. The curriculum is further enhanced by participation in numerous sporting activities within Primitas Academy Trust, competitive events with other schools in the local area and after school clubs.  

We follow the guidelines set by the relevant statutory frameworks to ensure we offer a range of PE activities that allow each child to develop confidence, have fun, feel challenged and make progress.  The children also have the opportunity to attend swimming lessons during their time in KS2. 

 EYFS 

As part of the EYFS statutory framework pupils are taught: 

Physical development – involves providing opportunities for young children to be active and interactive; and to develop their co-ordination, control, and movement. Children must also be helped to understand the importance of physical activity, and to make healthy choices in relation to food. 

Moving and handling: children show good control and co-ordination in large and small movements. They move confidently in a range of ways, safely negotiating space. They handle equipment and tools effectively. 

Health and self-care: children know the importance for good health of physical exercise, and a healthy diet, and talk about ways to keep healthy and safe. 

PE Whole School Curriculum Map