Physical Education
Rationale
Rationale
Physical Education at Burbage Primary School is about more than sport—it’s about building confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of being active for all children. Guided by the National Curriculum and the Get Set 4 PE scheme, children enjoy high-quality lessons from both teaching staff and our specialist Sports Coach, Mr Hill.
Year 5 pupils also develop vital water safety skills through weekly swimming lessons. Beyond the classroom, we offer a wide range of clubs and extra-curricular activities, plus exciting opportunities to compete and collaborate at local festivals and competitions.
Opportunities to be active are embedded and prioritised throughout the curriculum. We are committed to the development of positive habits which support children’s physical and mental health.
The Physical education curriculum at Burbage Primary School will:
- build upon prior experiences, knowledge and skills so that children can regularly revisit, refine and develop their skills
- provide opportunities for children to experience a range of physical activities, including; dance, athletics, parkour, gymnastics, swimming and outdoor adventurous activities
- deliver a high-quality programme that is suitably adapted to meet the needs of each individual in the school
- ensure every child values the importance of their mental and physical health, understanding ways in which sport and movement can positively impact their wellbeing
- expose all children to various opportunities: after school and lunchtime clubs, sporting events, PE sessions with specialist sports coaches, attending swimming sessions, and participation in non-traditional sports (e.g. Boccia) and SEND inclusive events
Physical education teaching at Burbage Primary School will:
- provide suitably adapted activities, allowing all children to access sessions and achieve their full potential
- promote good sportsmanship and positive attitudes towards PE and grow life-long healthy habits
- provide opportunities for children to work collaboratively and independently, learning leadership and teamwork skills
- uphold high expectations of all children, whilst also allowing them to take responsibility for setting their own level of challenge
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ensure children have a regard for their own safety and the safety of others and encourage children to participate in new and unfamiliar sports
Assessment of Physical education at Burbage Primary School will:
- be formative and inform planning
- focus on ensuring the learning of the National Curriculum statements and that all children are reaching their full potential through teachers’ observations during sessions
- identify children who may require additional support and those who excel in the knowledge, skills and understanding required in each unit
PE Long term plan