Physical Education
Vision:
We want every child at Helmsley Community Primary School to experience high-quality PE, sport and physical activity that inspires lifelong participation and healthy lifestyles.
Through this, children develop confidence, teamwork, communication, resilience, and respect.
Intent
Our aim is to deliver outstanding PE that encourages all children to enjoy, succeed, and excel in sport and physical activity.
We want children to:
1) Be physically confident and lead healthy, active lives
2) Develop key skills across a wide range of sports and activities
3) Show creativity, control and tactical awareness
4) Improve their own and others' performance
5) Demonstrate core values like fairness, resilience, and collaboration
6) Enjoy extra-curricular sport and leadership opportunities
7) Swim at least 25 metres and understand water safety
Implementation
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EYFS: Daily active sessions develop physical and social skills; Reception has additional PE sessions focusing on balance, control and movement.
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KS1: Twice-weekly lessons build fundamental skills in games, dance and gymnastics through competitive and co-operative activities.
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KS2: Skills are applied in more complex ways through a broad curriculum including swimming. Children learn to collaborate, compete, and improve.
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Specialist teachers and coaches support delivery throughout the year.
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Regular in-school and inter-school competitions foster a love of sport.
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Pupil Sports Leaders promote active play and positive sporting behaviour.
