PE

INTENT

At Manor Junior, we have developed a cross-curricular, high-quality PE curriculum that inspires and enriches pupils to develop their social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills.

Through our PE lessons, pupils are taught how to cooperate and collaborate with others while understanding: respect; fairness; health; fitness; competitiveness and life-long skills and values. Pupils are provided with opportunity in PE lessons to express themselves in order to develop resilience and helping them to face challenges independently and positively. With the combination of inclusive practice and teaching of the development of growth mind-set, pupils are able to gain valuable lessons in challenging social and racial injustice in our society. All pupils are encouraged and given the opportunity to develop a range of skills and knowledge that allow them to progress and transfer skills as they move up the school and to their everyday life.

IMPLEMENTATION

Pupils take part in high quality PE lessons that meet the requirements of the National Curriculum.

All pupils engage in two hours of physical activity each week, with one lesson taught by a PE specialist and the other by their class teacher. One indoor and one outdoor activity is taught each week featuring, gymnastics, dance, athletics or games. Pupils have the opportunity to continue to develop a broad range of skills such as running, jumping, throwing and catching which then incorporated into competitive games such as: basketball, football and hockey. In year 6, pupils will have the opportunity to engage in outdoor adventurous activities such as orienteering and archery either on site or at their residential.

The school has adapted the “Complete PE” scheme of work, which has progressive activities that are designed to inspire, engage and challenge pupils.

Proposed swimming programme for the academic Year 2024-2025:

Year group                   Intent                                                  Term                                                      Weeks (approx)

   5 / 6                         Lessons                                    Autumn term                           5 weeks

This programme is intended to provide specialist teaching as well as support pupils to build water confidence and competence before moving onto lessons so that children are able to enjoy swimming at both a leisurely and competitive level, whilst ensuring they also understand the health and wellbeing benefits of swimming.

Pupils engagement in the school playground has allowed for more physical activities amongst pupils during break and lunchtimes.

IMPACT

All pupils are aware of the importance of PE, not just on their physical wellbeing but also on their social and emotional wellbeing too; it has provided opportunity for them to view the subject as a way that can help them during difficult times. The curriculum has allowed pupils to participate and test themselves in multiple sports and physical activities, thus broadening their understanding of the subject and building confidence in their own skills and abilities. Sports events and meet-ups, both in and out of school, ensure all of our pupils have the opportunity to take part in a range of sports that can be competitive or non-competitive. Pupils attending the residential develop confidence, independence and an opportunity to develop core skills including character building across, land, water and air.