This information is intended to be used in conjunction with the Fundamental Movement Skills information. It highlights a range of approaches and methodologies that teachers can use to remove barriers to participation, to enable achievement of learning outcomes across the PE curriculum for all pupils. It aims to enable the teacher to create an environment and conditions in which each pupil can flourish according to their own capability. The activities included in Fundamental Movement Skills section present a wide range of developmentally progressive activities for each fundamental movement skill. The class teacher can select the number of skills for development in any given year, in accordance with the pupil’s needs and aligned with the school plan. Variations for each activity are presented throughout this section to highlight further opportunities for differentiation.
In this supplementary resource, a sample selection of 5 activities from each of the three Fundamental Movement Skills sections can be found to highlight strategies for inclusion for pupils with physical disabilities, learning needs and pupils who are autistic, blind or vision impaired, or deaf or hard of hearing.
It is important to recognise the characteristics of pupils with disabilities, impairments or needs that affect movement or functional ability. However, by listening to the voice of the pupil we can ensure that the capabilities of the pupil rather than the disability is the focus. The overall aim of these supplementary materials is to ensure that the pupil reaches their own potential with regards to physical literacy and fundamental movement skills development.
This resource is underpinned by the Universal Design for Learning Model (cast.org). UDL is a scientifically valid framework for guiding educational practice that provides flexibility in the ways information is provided, in the ways pupils respond or demonstrate knowledge and skills, and in the ways pupils are engaged. UDL reduces barriers in instruction, provides appropriate accommodations, supports and challenges, and maintains high achievement expectations for all pupils including pupils with disabilities. PE is a subject that offers excellent opportunities for inclusion of all pupils using the UDL framework: