P.E. (Physical Education)

At Linton-On-Ouse Primary School, we want all children to become physically literate through the delivery of high-quality Physical Education, School Sport & Physical Activity, whilst raising awareness of Health & Wellbeing that will lead to lifelong participation and enjoyment of sport and physical activity.

We value the importance of every child accessing all areas of our inclusive Physical Education curriculum. To support this, teachers ensure there are cross-curricular links throughout the subject.

Together we aim to develop sportspeople that learn:  

• The ability to acquire new knowledge and skills exceptionally well and develop an in-depth understanding of PE.

• The willingness to practise skills in a wide range of different activities and situations, alone, in small groups and in teams and to apply these skills in chosen activities to achieve exceptionally high levels of performance.

• High levels of physical fitness.

• A healthy lifestyle, achieved by eating a balanced diet and partaking in physical exercising regularly.

• The ability to remain physically active for sustained periods of time and show an understanding of the importance of this in promoting long-term health and well-being.

• The ability to take the initiative and become excellent young leaders, organising and officiating and evaluating what needs to be done to improve. 

• Instilling excellent sporting attitudes in others.

• Exceptional levels of originality, imagination and creativity in their techniques, tactics and choreography, knowledge of how to improve their own and others performance and the ability to work independently for extended periods of time without the need of guidance or support.

• A keen interest in PE. A willingness to participate eagerly in every lesson, highly positive attitudes and the ability to make informed choices about engaging fully in extra – curricular sport.

• The ability to swim at least 25 meters before the end of Year 6 and knowledge of how to remain safe in and around water.

Through the use of our own swimming pool, pupils leave our school with the best opportunity of being able to swim confidently and competently through swimming lessons across the Key Stages and EYFS. Children are encouraged to participate in our broad range of competitions and extra-curricular activities, which help to extend learning and character development beyond the classroom.

Learning outside the classroom opportunities are regularly provided, such as residential visits to Peat Rigg and Snowball and we also ensure regular participation in festivals and competition with a variety of schools for all Key Stages and EYFS. 

Physical Education aims 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.

Pupils at Linton-On-Ouse Primary School and Nursery participate in 2x weekly high-quality PE lessons.  Our PE curriculum, meeting the National Curriculum requirements, ensures children receive a broad, rich and balanced curriculum that incorporates a variety of sports to ensure all children develop the confidence, tolerance and the appreciation of their own and others’ strengths and challenges. As well as PE lessons, we also offer a wider curriculum that provide opportunities for all children to engage in extra-curricular activities during and after school, in addition to competitive sporting events supported by our local cluster of primary schools and the School Games organisers. This is an inclusive approach which endeavours to encourage not only physical development but also well-being.

Our curriculum aims to improve the wellbeing and fitness of all children at Linton-On-Ouse Primary School and Nursery, not only through the sporting skills taught, but through the underpinning values and disciplines PE promotes. Within our lessons, children are taught about self-discipline and that to be successful you need to take ownership and responsibility of their own health and fitness. We motivate children to utilise these underpinning skills in an independent and effective way.

Impact will be measured by assessing against knowledge and skills objectives for Dance, Team Games and Fundamental Movement through ‘Insight pupil tracking’ as:

·       Above

·       Below

·       Just Below

·       On Track

·       Greater Depth

All subjects are monitored and kept up to date by a specified subject leader. Each term, reports are created to share with school staff and governors, showing the children's progression and key development points for that subject area. 

Parents are informed of their child's progress through parent-teacher meetings and written reports. Teachers will request to meet with parents should any concerns arise, aiming for the best possible outcome for the child. 

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