Physical Education

Intent

At Hatch Warren Infant School learning in physical education is underpinned by our school vision and values, the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum and the Early Years Foundation guidance.  The children will experience a variety of physical and wellbeing opportunities through PE lessons, break times and lunchtimes.  From our curriculum, pupils will become physically educated through experiencing a range of activities that:

• Build their confidence and enthusiasm to take part in physical activity
• Develop confidence in a range of skills
• Create resilient learners who are confident and independently take on challenges
• Be open-minded to the various talents of each and everyone and celebrate individual achievement
• Encourage creative thinking across a variety of activities
• Enable a nurturing environment where children are confident to collaborate and make positive contributions
• Inspire children to be curious so they have the desire to know and learn something new

• Encourage children to live healthy lives both physically and mentally.

Implementation

PE at Hatch Warren Infant School is an integral part of our curriculum; it is inclusive and engages all pupils by providing challenging and enjoyable learning through a range of sporting opportunities. 

• Children participate in high quality PE lessons twice a week; these cover at least two different activities per term.

• Class teachers with expertise in a range of activities lead PE sessions
• The PE lead regularly monitors and supports teachers and LSAs to ensure up to date knowledge and skills
• Classes follow the PE long term planning to enable pupils to participate in a broad and balanced curriculum, making sure the requirement of the National Curriculum and Early Years curriculum are met.
• Teachers use and adapt the planning and resources to ensure lessons across the year groups show progression in line with the PE progression of skills document
• Children engage in a wide range of inclusive, competitive activities and sports.  A strong emphasis is placed in sportsmanship and teamwork linking to our school values as well as sporting ability.
• All classes participate in a variety of activities, which support the children to meet the daily 30 minutes of physical exercise at school.  This includes Cosmic Yoga, Go noodle, just dance and body coach sessions
• Children are encouraged to take part in games and activities at lunchtime and playtime.
• External coaches bring their expertise and teaching skills throughout the year to support the children in lessons, lunchtimes and after school clubs.

• An annual sports day takes place to educate and promote a healthy lifestyle and physical activity.

Impact

At Hatch Warren Infant our children enjoy PE and develop a love of sport, and physical activity.  They will engage in a wide range of inclusive activities. Children acquire the skills, knowledge and values to achieve their personal best.  Our pupils understand the values and the importance of fair play and being a good sportsperson.  The children will understand how to lead a healthy lifestyle and the importance of exercise for both physical and mental wellbeing.  Our pupils are physically active and this has positive implications on their learning in the classroom.  They will hopefully grow up to live happy and  healthy lives utilising the skills and knowledge acquired through PE.