Reception and Key Stage 1

In Reception and in KS1 we provide the children with a variety of experiences that ensure that they have the understanding to progress into Ks2. These are delivered through specialist teaching, access through continuous provision and varied PE lessons. They can include skills such as running, jumping, balancing and throwing; these skills are developed through multi-skills games and varied PE lessons.

The children in Reception also get an opportunity to develop their cycling skills through 'Ready Set Ride', which is a session led by a specialised sports coach and looks at developing their coordination and balance while riding a balance bike.

Key Stage 2

Within each academic year, children will focus on a wide variety of Physical Education topics: Dance, Gymnastics, Games and OAA. Children are given the opportunity to develop their fundamental skills through these topics. They will also focus on developing key skills: health and fitness; evaluating and improving and acquiring and developing skills.

Specialist PE teaching is planned by specialist sport coaches (Mr Lines, Mr Speer, Mr Strickland, Miss Shaw, Michelle and Miss King) for KS1 and 2 classes for 2 hours per week, covering the whole PE curriculum. Learning Support Assistants participate in the lessons, gaining valuable professional development, as well as supporting the pupils and coaches.