Weston Village Primary SchoolPE
Our Vision
At Weston Village Primary School, we believe that Physical Education (PE) plays a vital role in developing healthy, active children who enjoy participating in physical activity and sport. Our PE curriculum offers a wide range of inclusive and engaging opportunities to inspire all children to develop competence, confidence, and a lifelong love of physical activity. PE nurtures teamwork, resilience, and determination, aligning with our school ethos to Be the Best They Can Be and the Secrets of Success.
We aim to instil values of fairness, respect, and perseverance, encouraging all pupils to achieve personal success and contribute positively as individuals and team members in physical activities.
Intent
Our PE curriculum is designed to ensure that every child develops the physical literacy, knowledge, and skills needed to lead a healthy, active lifestyle. We want children to enjoy physical activity and understand its importance for both physical and mental well-being. Our aims are to:
Develop competence in a broad range of physical activities, including gymnastics, dance, games, athletics, swimming, and outdoor adventurous activities.
Promote teamwork, communication, and leadership skills through cooperative and competitive sports.
Instil confidence and motivation to participate in physical activity in and beyond school.
Encourage healthy lifestyle choices, fostering life-long participation in physical activity.
Provide opportunities for all children to excel, regardless of ability or background.
Our inclusive approach ensures that PE is accessible and engaging for every child, including those with SEND and additional needs.
Implementation
At Weston, PE is delivered through a structured and progressive curriculum that ensures clear development of skills and knowledge from Early Years to Year 6. Our PE curriculum follows a comprehensive, sequenced scheme that aligns with the National Curriculum requirements. Lessons are active, purposeful, and focused on skill development, physical fitness, and enjoyment.
Our Curriculum Covers:
Games: Invasion games, striking and fielding games, net and wall games.
Gymnastics: Movement, shape, balance, sequences, and performances.
Dance: Expressive movement linked to themes, stories, and cultural traditions.
Athletics: Running, jumping, and throwing events, developing strength, speed, and coordination.
Outdoor and Adventurous Activities (OAA): Problem-solving, orienteering, and team-building challenges.
Swimming: By the end of Key Stage 2, all pupils participate in swimming lessons to develop water confidence, swimming technique, and water safety.
Reception
Children in Reception develop fundamental movement skills through weekly PE lessons and continuous provision. The Soccer Lions deliver a weekly session focused on ball skills, coordination, and teamwork, laying strong foundations for physical development.
Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
Children participate in two timetabled PE lessons each week: one indoor and one outdoor. Lessons are planned to build upon prior learning and develop competence in fundamental and sport-specific skills.
Our PE curriculum is enhanced by external coaches, including additional specialist coaching for all children. Teachers also receive CPD opportunities to ensure high-quality PE provision.
Our Curriculum in Action
EYFS (Sparrows): Children develop their gross and fine motor skills through multi-skills, gymnastics, and dance activities. Weekly Soccer Lions sessions focus on basic ball handling, teamwork, and movement.
Key Stage 1: Pupils develop balance, coordination, and agility through fundamental movement skills. They participate in gymnastics, dance, invasion games, and striking and fielding games.
Lower Key Stage 2: Pupils enhance their skills through invasion games (football, tag rugby), net and wall games (tennis, badminton), athletics, gymnastics, and dance. OAA activities encourage teamwork and problem-solving.
Upper Key Stage 2: Pupils refine their techniques in a variety of sports. They also participate in leadership roles, officiating games, and leading warm-ups. Advanced skills are developed in athletics, dance, gymnastics, and games.
Enrichment and Wider Opportunities
PE at Weston extends well beyond the timetable. We offer an extensive enrichment programme that includes:
Inter-School Competitions: Regular participation in local sports competitions and festivals, including football, netball, athletics, and cross-country.
Intra-School Competitions: We enjoy friendly competition during termly events, such as Sports Day and other tournaments.
Sports Clubs: A wide variety of lunchtime and after-school sports clubs, including football, netball, athletics, and multi-skills.
Forest School: Opportunities to develop physical skills in an outdoor, adventurous environment.
Swimming: All children attend swimming lessons by the end of Key Stage 2, ensuring they meet the national requirement of swimming 25m competently and confidently.
Soccer Lions: Weekly Reception sessions developing coordination, balance, and football skills.
Sports Leadership: Year 5 and 6 pupils have opportunities to become Sports Leaders, helping to organise and lead activities for younger pupils.
Impact
The impact of our PE curriculum is monitored and measured through:
Teacher assessment against progression grids at the end of each unit, covering physical competence, tactical understanding, and personal qualities.
Pupil voice, ensuring children enjoy PE and feel confident in their abilities.
Lesson observations and team teaching to monitor high-quality provision.
Participation rates in clubs, competitions, and extra-curricular activities.
Celebration of achievements, both within and beyond school.
By the time they leave Weston Village Primary School, our children are physically literate, understand the importance of healthy lifestyles, and are well-prepared for lifelong participation in physical activity.
Inclusion
PE is for everyone at Weston. We ensure that all pupils, including those with SEND and additional needs, are able to participate fully in PE lessons. We offer:
Differentiated tasks and activities.
Additional adult support and adapted equipment where necessary.
Focused interventions and targeted groups to build confidence and skills.
Pupil Voice
"I love football club because I get to play in matches against other schools!" – Year 4 pupil
"We learned how to swim in Year 5 and now I feel safe in the water." – Year 5 pupil
"Dance lessons are fun! We get to perform in front of the class." – Year 2 pupil
"I like being a Sports Leader because I help younger children to join in games." – Year 6 pupil
Subject Leadership
Our PE Lead, Mrs Buckley, is committed to ensuring high-quality PE for every child. She works closely with staff to ensure PE is delivered with enthusiasm and expertise. Mrs Buckley oversees curriculum development, assessment, and enrichment opportunities. She regularly organises CPD for staff and works with external providers to enhance the PE offer at Weston.
Want to Know More?
Take a look at our:
PE Policy
PE Long Term Plans (Indoor and Outdoor)
Sports Premium Report
Year 6 Swimming Competency