PE in the Early Years
The EYFS provision offers play opportunities and experiences which support the development of children’s Fundamental movement skills (FMS). These are the skills which support children’s co-ordination and movement and the building blocks for movement. Our EYFS environment enables the children to develop all aspects of the Physical Development Prime Area of the Early Years Profile, and there are also planned opportunities which focus on the Expressive Arts and Design.
Key Stage 1 and 2
PE Curriculum
Pupils receive two hours of PE timetabled per week as set out in the National Curriculum. Children are given the opportunity to swim during KS2 and we aim for all pupils leaving the school to be able to swim at least 25m. Staff plan and deliver lessons focusing on one of these key areas:
- Athletics
- Dance
- Games – net/wall, striking and fielding, invasion games
- Gymnastics
- OAA
- Swimming
Staff use the Durham Core Tasks & QCA units of work to assess and plan learning in PE. These tasks are used at the beginning and end of a unit of work to support this process and evidence progression throughout KS2.
In addition, the school is keen to provide a wide range of extra-curricular clubs for children throughout the year. The children enjoy the opportunity to work with coaches and have the chance to try new sports.
