Physical Education

Implementation for Physical Education

To achieve our intent, we have carefully designed and implemented a bespoke PE curriculum using the Complete PE scheme, that offers a variety of activities and experiences that supports the development of children’s fundamental movement skills from EYFS to Year 6.  All children are given the opportunity to stretch themselves and are encouraged to choose the level of their learning though PE learning cards, offering extra challenge or support. Children who may not be able to take part in physical education lessons due to injury, become sports analysists, journalists, photographers or team managers supporting the teacher and their classmates through a variety of challenges. In each KS2 unit, there is an opportunity for intra- competition games supporting children to learn about fairness, respect, develop their social skills and resilience when coping with winning and losing.

Where possible, the scheduled units complement our school topics and diary events throughout the year making learning purposeful. For example, Outdoor Adventurous activity module support the transition into new classes, whilst health and wellbeing modules give our children tools they can use during assessment week.  We are fortunate to have large indoor and outdoor spaces and ensure we timetable 2 hours of PE  a week, regardless of weather conditions. We are committed to providing a balanced and progressive curriculum, ensuring that pupils gradually build upon their skills and knowledge, revisiting content as they move through the school will ensure the learning is embedded and transferrable. 

Ensuring High Quality Physical Education

The Complete PE platform partners with the Youth Sport Trust meaning we are getting the latest PE and School Sport information and research. To further enhance the professional development of our staff, we are committed to seeking continuous opportunities for their growth and learning. Conducting regular staff questionnaires help us identify areas for improvement, enabling us to address specific skill gaps through targeted CPD opportunities. AM Sports coaches work alongside side teachers to offer adapted activities that challenges and supports all children linked to the planned PE curriculum. The coaches provide physical interventions for all pupils that required fine and gross motor skill development. This provides pupils with the opportunity to embed basic skills required to make accelerated progress.

Enrichment Opportunities

Beyond the curriculum, we provide a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports clubs and inter-school competitions which build community links.  At Scargill we pride ourselves on providing children with a wide range of extracurricular opportunities and experiences that support our values of developing the whole child. Our dedicated staff offer their time to ensure that children have the chance to learn new skills, boost self-esteem and develop friendships. AM Sports also offer a selection of excellent sports club throughout the year covering invasion, net, wall, striking and fielding games, all run by qualified coaches.  We actively encourage participation from all pupils, regardless of their ability or background, and provide additional support and resources for those who require it.

We are affiliated with the Erewash School Sport Partnership (ESSP) who are part of the School Games delivering competitions and festivals throughout the year, catering to children from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to Year 6. In Early Years, children take part in a balance bike course, allowing our youngest learners to develop essential physical coordination. To take this learning further, Year 4 and 5 children enrol on the level 1 and 2 Bikeability program which helps them learn practical skills and understand how to cycle on today's roads.

We promote an active lifestyle among our students, we equip our midday staff with tools and resources designed to facilitate active lunchtimes. This initiative aligns seamlessly with our School Development Plan, which emphasizes the importance of positive behaviour and healthy lifestyles. We firmly believe that regular physical activity contributes to academic success and enhances overall wellbeing.

In our continued commitment to offering enriching experiences, we provide residential trips in Year 2, 4, and 6, which feature outdoor adventurous activities such as archery, climbing, orienteering, and den building. These experiences foster resilience, teamwork, and personal growth. We invite external visitors to share their experiences and inspire our students through talks about local and national sports events.

Physical Activity

We track physical activity through the analysis of pupil participation in competitions and extra-curricular clubs. A parent questionnaire  allows us to tailor our extra-curricular clubs to the interests of our children, address any current barriers to participation and understand external clubs that children attend after school. By monitoring their engagement in after-school sports clubs, we are able to identify and support children who may not be meeting the recommended guidelines set by the government and plan intervention with our coaches.

To further enhance our physical activity, we have engaged Sport Ambassadors for each class from Year 1-6  who work closely with AM Sports coaches and the PE lead. These ambassadors serve as role models and promote the enjoyment of physical activity by leading inclusive games during lunchtimes. These initiatives not only encourage movement but also instil in our students a sense of responsibility and harmony with their environment. These positive behaviours can be transferred to other areas of our school curriculum and support our Thrive approach.

Celebrating Achievements

We firmly believe in celebrating children's sporting achievements, both within and outside the school environment. We have instilled a spirit of recognition and appreciation by acknowledging these accomplishments during our worship sessions and by awarding Sprit of the Games certificates that embody determination, teamwork, self-belief, honesty, passion and respect. Please use your child's department email to share their sporting successes outside the school gates.

To foster a sense of community and to enhance the overall experience, we take part in various intra- and inter-school competitions. We strive to engage parents by explicitly sharing news of these events on our website, Twitter, and in our newsletters. It is heartening to witness the strong support we receive from parents, who actively participate in these competitions and our annual sports day events.

School Games Mark

To be accountable for our provision, we apply for the School Games Mark each year to show our commitment to the development of school sport. We want our children to have good self-esteem and talk enthusiastically about their learning. We want them to have positive experiences of PE at primary school that provide the building blocks to further their progress at secondary school.