PE

The Wenhaston Way

Our approach and aims -

Our PE curriculum aligns with our whole-school vision through having the following aims:

Effective Communication - we want children to develop the skills to communicate effectively with others in a sporting context. This includes the ability to listen to instructions, provide constructive feedback, and work as part of a team.
Sense of self and resilience - we want children to develop a positive sense of self through physical activity and understand the importance of resilience in the face of challenges. We aim to build their self-confidence and encourage them to persevere in developing new skills and achieving their goals.
Aim High - we have high expectations of all pupils in PE, regardless of their starting point. We want every child to experience the joy of movement, develop a lifelong love of physical activity, and reach their full potential in a range of sports and physical pursuits.

Timetable Expectations -

At least 1 hour of timetabled PE each week. This hour is led by a specialist PE Coach, focusing on developing fundamental movement skills, sports-specific skills, and promoting physical literacy.

What you will see in every lesson -

A positive and inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued and supported.
Differentiated instruction to cater to the diverse needs and abilities of all learners.
A focus on developing fundamental movement skills, such as running, jumping, throwing, and catching, as the foundation for future sporting success.
Opportunities for children to develop their physical literacy, including knowledge, understanding, and confidence in a range of physical activities.
Regular assessment of progress and feedback to children on how to improve.

Recording and Marking -

Assessment of PE will mainly be through ongoing teacher observation and professional judgment. This will be recorded in the class teacher's assessment file.

Scheme, resources and licences -

For Years 1-6, we will follow the National Curriculum for PE, supplemented by the Complete PE scheme of work.
For EYFS, we will follow the scheme of work provided by Complete PE

Notes from P.E. Teacher: This is the basic, overall plan which will be followed by Wenhaston Primary. However, Term 3 Gymnastics will swap with Term 2 Dance as it’s a longer term and the children will explore the apparatus. Year 1 / Year 2 will have a few lessons of Dodgeball in Term 2 as it will link to upcoming regional sports tournaments. This will be the same for Year 3 / Year 4 in Term 3.

The Wenhaston Way for P.E covers the following areas -

These core features of PE are then organised into five different core strands. Namely:

Games
Gymnastics
Dance
Athletics
Outdoor and adventurous activities

Teaching sequence for every class -

PE lessons will be planned and sequenced to ensure that children develop their skills and knowledge progressively.
Teachers will use a variety of teaching strategies to engage children and cater to different learning styles.
Assessment will be ongoing and used to inform planning and provide feedback to children.

Assessment and monitoring -

Discussions with teachers will inform senior leadership of progress and knowledge retention.

Updated (November 2024)