Curriculum Intent
At Hambrough Primary School, our Physical Education (PE) curriculum aims to develop pupils’ knowledge, skills and understanding across a wide range of physical activities, while providing opportunities for fun, creativity, challenge and healthy competition.
From the Early Years Foundation Stage, children begin to develop fundamental movement skills and confidence through active play. As pupils progress through the school, we promote positive values such as perseverance, tolerance and fair play, alongside independence, teamwork and self‑confidence. Our curriculum encourages pupils to develop positive attitudes towards a healthy lifestyle, enabling them to make informed choices and sustain physical activity throughout their lives.
We believe that PE, delivered in a safe and supportive environment, is a vital contributor to pupils’ physical, social and emotional wellbeing.
Curriculum Implementation
In EYFS, Physical Education is taught through Physical Development, where children develop balance, coordination and control through structured and play‑based activities.
From Key Stage 1 onwards, pupils follow a carefully sequenced PE curriculum that develops key disciplinary skills, including:
- Acquiring and developing skills
- Selecting and applying skills, tactics and compositional ideas
- Evaluating and improving performance
- Developing knowledge and understanding of fitness and health
Pupils apply these skills across a wide range of physical activities, including dance, gymnastics, ball skills, multi‑skills, net and wall games, invasion games, striking and fielding games, swimming and athletics, allowing them to build competence and confidence in different contexts.
Curriculum Impact
By the end of EYFS, children move confidently, enjoy physical activity and demonstrate developing coordination and control.
As pupils move through the school, they develop the skills, confidence and understanding needed to participate successfully in a wide range of physical activities. Pupils leave Hambrough Primary School as motivated, resilient and active learners, with a strong understanding of the importance of physical activity for lifelong health and wellbeing.
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