Physical Education
"A high-quality physical education curriculum inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically-demanding activities. It should provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect." National Curriculum Physical Education, 2014
Our Vision
At Eastbury Community School Primary, we aim to develop the knowledge and skills of our pupils that are necessary for mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing. To ensure our children lead a healthier lifestyle, we emphasise the importance of physical fitness along with qualities such as resilience and determination.
We are devoted to promoting PE and Sport amongst our pupils, parents and staff. This applies to the whole school day, with consideration to playtime and lunch time with extra-curricular opportunities.
All pupils should bring their PE kit to class. We believe that this uniform for physical activity encourages our children to have a sense of belonging to a community and promotes a feeling of pride and equality.
Please have a look at the Kit Policy below to see the expectation of our ECS PE Kit.
Intent, Implementation, Impact
PE Intent
Eastbury Community School Primary believes that Physical Education (PE), experienced in a safe and supportive environment, is essential to ensure children attain optimum physical and emotional development and good health. We intend to deliver high-quality teaching and learning opportunities that inspire all children to succeed in physical education and in developing life skills. We want to teach children skills to keep them safe such as being able to swim in Upper Key Stage 2. We also want to teach children how to cooperate and collaborate with others as part of an effective team, understanding fairness and equity of play to embed life-long values. Our curriculum aims to improve the wellbeing and fitness of all children at Eastbury Community School Primary, not only through the sporting skills taught, but through the underpinning values and disciplines PE promotes. We endeavour to support each child's mental and physical wellbeing and ensure children are meeting all their developmental milestones through participation in physical activities.
PE Implementation
PE at Eastbury Community School Primary provides challenging and enjoyable learning through a range of sporting activities including; invasion games, net & wall games, strike and field games, gymnastics, dance, swimming and outdoor & adventure.
The long term plan sets out the PE units which are to be taught throughout the year and ensures that the requirements of the National Curriculum are fully met.
Pupils participate in two high quality PE lessons each week (indoor and outdoor session) covering two sporting disciplines every half term. In addition, children are encouraged to participate in the varied range of extra-curricular activities.
Children in Year 5 swim once a week during the Autumn Term, Year 4 during the Spring term and Year 3 during the Summer term.
We also launched the “Daily Mile”, to help meet the government target of all children being active for at least 60 minutes a day.
PE Impact
We help motivate children to participate in a variety of sports through quality teaching that is engaging and fun. From our lessons, our children learn to take responsibility for their own health and fitness, many of whom also enjoy the success of competitive sports. We equip our children with the necessary skills and a love for sport. They will hopefully grow up to live happy and healthy lives utilising the skills and knowledge acquired through PE.
"The adventure of life is to learn."
PE Policy
PE Uniform
Long Term Planning
pe whole school curriculum map.pdf
Medium Term Planning
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Knowledge Organisers
Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Overview of Learning
foundation and ks1 overview of learning.pdf
PE Skills Progression
Gymnastics Learning Ladder
gymnastics learning ladder.pdf
Dance Learning Ladder
5-8 Skills Progression
Sports Premium Report
sports premium statement 2023 2024.pdf
Evidence of Good Practice
Year 1
Year 1 practicing their foot skills and control of the ball. It was really impressive how they could kick the ball using the correct technique and aiming it into the hoop.
Year 2
One of year 2's PE topic was 'Games of Understanding'. They have been playing a game called 'Galaxy Attackers' which requires the skills; speed, coordination and being able to follow specific rules and instructions.
Year 3
During Year 3's netball unit they were learning to do a chest pass with accuracy. The children were very focused and listened carefully throughout the session.
Year 4
Year 4's Dance unit was called 'Cats' and during it they learnt all about the feline creature and how to show expression and good movement.
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Year 6
For indoor PE, Year 6 have been practicing gymnastics. They created routines focused on matching, in small groups, thinking about balance, movement and timing, and then presented these to the rest of the class.
