P.E

At Pickhurst Infants, children are encouraged and supported to develop the lifelong skills and love of physical activity resulting in healthy, active lifestyles, both now and in the future.  

Our PE intent links to our overarching intent as we ‘prioritise and develop children’s physical and mental health and well-being throughout the curriculum’ 

We recognise the positive impact that physical activity has on children’s academic achievement, physical health, and mental well-being. As such, Physical Education (PE) is a cornerstone of our curriculum and is held in high regard across our school community.

Our carefully planned and delivered PE curriculum ensures that every child develops the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed. Through engaging lessons, children explore movement, discover how their bodies work, and develop fundamental skills such as agility, balance, and coordination. These essential skills, rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework and the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum, provide a strong foundation for success in a wide variety of sports as children progress into Key Stage 2 and beyond.

We want every child to achieve and have experience of a wide range of sporting activities; PE lessons at Pickhurst Infants are thoughtfully adapted to support all abilities, enabling every child to make good progress while fostering a love of physical activity. Our lessons create an environment that is both challenging and supportive, where effort and achievement are equally celebrated, and children consistently demonstrate our school values of Excellence, Kindness, Resilience, Wellbeing, and Creativity.

PE Implementation

We ensure that skills and knowledge are built upon and revisited throughout EYFS and Key Stage 1, empowering children to grow in confidence and capability. PE is taught twice a week in KS1 and dedicated PE lessons are introduced in EYFS alongside planned gross motor development sessions. 

Teachers plan to meet the needs of all learners in their class. Children are encouraged to be creative, cooperative, and competitive, taking measured risks to challenge themselves and achieve their personal goals. Equal emphasis is placed on teamwork and individual achievement, and pupils are guided in self-evaluating their own and their peers’ performances, learning how to build upon their strengths.

Beyond the classroom, we expose children to a diverse range of sporting activities, including tennis, cycling, and dance, sparking their curiosity and enabling them to pursue interests that resonate with them. Collaborative opportunities are also embedded into our curriculum, as children work across year groups and with Pickhurst Juniors to participate in competitive sports and teamwork-based events throughout the year.

Our ultimate aim is for every child to leave Pickhurst Infants with a genuine love for physical activity, along with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to lead active, healthy lives. By instilling the importance of maintaining physical and mental well-being, we prepare our pupils for a future where they can thrive both within and beyond the PE curriculum

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