Physical Education

Every child at Flora Gardens has two PE lessons a week, from Nursery to Year 6. We aim to develop the knowledge, skills and capabilities necessary for mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing in our children now and for their future. Physical fitness is an important part of leading a healthier lifestyle. It teaches self-discipline and that to be successful you must work hard, show resilience and have the determination to believe that anything can be achieved.

 

Intent

The PE curriculum at Flora Gardens aims to prepare pupils for a life of enjoyment and challenge in all sport and/or physical activity. The design of our curriculum stands our pupil in good stead for the future, ensuring that by the time they leave Flora Gardens that they achieve a level of physical competence which can be transferred into a vast range of sports as pupils reach upper KS2 and move into KS3. This is done through following a fundamental motor skills programme.

The design of the curriculum reflects the backgrounds of the children, the opportunities they have to take part in sport and physical activity in the local area and the level of deprivation faced by our families.

There was a high percentage of participation deficit particularly in girls, something which we have strived to improve by designing a curriculum which is inclusive for all pupils no matter what background, gender or ability levels are. 

 

Implementation

• A cycle of lessons specifically tailored to the needs of each key stage, ensuring a sequence which allows for progression as well as depth.
• Re-iteration of teaching points to embed the theoretical aspects of skills learnt through FMS, whilst pupils in Year 5 and 6 begin to explore tactical excellence and ways to outsmart opponents through gameplay across a range of sports.
• More ‘celebration days’ such as “This Girl Can” day which celebrates Girls participation in sport. Over 60 pupils, mums, aunties and grandparents take part in a fitness workout before school, followed by a range of different sports being delivered by female members of staff to pupils and a surprise guest, last year Olympian Abi Oyepitan, who delivered an assembly on her journey through sport.
• Extracurricular clubs aimed at engaging pupils further in a range of activities throughout the academic year.
• School sports competitions to develop all pupils through a range of tournaments, festivals and inter-school fixtures within Hammersmith and Fulham.

 

Impact

• Year on year increase in pupil participation in PE, engagement levels are consistently high and pupil behaviour is excellent.
• Increased levels of competency as pupil’s progress up the school now being tracked, to assist with the development of planning year on year.
• Increased participation of pupils in extracurricular clubs therefore more active pupils outside of curriculum PE.
• The school has achieved Sports Gold X 2 

 

Rationale

“Physical education develops pupils’ competence and confidence to take part in a range of physical activities that become a central part of their lives, both in and out of school.” (National Curriculum, 2013)

The purpose of teaching Physical Education in KS1 and KS2 is fourfold: primarily, PE will provide pupils with the opportunity to be physically active for a prolonged period. Secondly, it will develop the pupil’s confidence and encourage creativity, as well as developing their mental capacity for problem solving and critical analysis. Thirdly, a high quality programme of PE will prepare pupils for the continuation of physical activity in later life. Finally, PE will enhance pupil’s quality of life, through the learnt importance of health and fitness and the experience of being a member of a team and the benefits associated; many of which teach important life skills.

 

Assessment

From Years 1-6 pupils will be formatively assessed at the end of every half term. This will be based upon the development of their performance through both activities based on learning technique and the effectiveness of their ability in games situations/compositions using the national curriculum levels for Physical education in KS1 and KS2.

 

How Parents Can Help

To get the most out of indoor PE lessons it is important that children wear appropriate clothing to allow a full range of movement.  All children are expected to wear the correct PE kit to school on the day they have their PE lessons.  The correct kit is a yellow Flora Gardens t-shirt and black shorts or track-suit trousers. Parents can also help by trying to ensure that children have a healthy and balanced diet, as well as plenty of water.

Parents should try to encourage children to engage in physical exercise out of school hours in order to maintain a basic level of fitness.