P.E.

Intent

Manor Park Infants and Nursery School aims to lay the foundations for a lifelong participation in physical activity by developing the physical skills of each child to their fullest potential and raising children and parent’s awareness of the importance of physical activity. We believe a high-quality physical education curriculum inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically-demanding activities. It should provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect.

Informed by the national curriculum, the school ensures all children develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities; are physically active for sustained periods of time; engage in competitive sports and activities; lead healthy, active lives.

Implementation

Each class has an allocation of 2 hours per week for PE which is done in class groups. Where possible, it is also integrated into other areas of the curriculum. Units of work are structured throughout the year so that the children are receiving a broad and balanced curriculum. Children revisit key skills and sports throughout their time at Manor Park, building on their existing knowledge and understanding. At Manor Park we use the Complete P.E scheme for all our P.E planning.  Planning for each half term is online and all individual lessons are adapted to suit the class ability and individual children. We also host a number of extra-curricular sports clubs throughout the school day. We regularly take part in events across the family of schools e.g. cross country held at a neighboring school.

Impact

PE is taught to develop and inspire children to become lifelong learners. We believe a high-quality physical education curriculum inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically-demanding activities. It should provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness and encourages them to continue to have a physically active life. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect. By the end of each key stage, pupils are expected to know, apply and understand the matters, skills and processes specified in the relevant programme of study.