Physical Education (PE) 

At Kimberley, Physical Education is an integral part of a broad and balanced curriculum that inspires all pupils to develop a lifelong love of physical activity, sport and healthy lifestyles. Through high-quality teaching, we aim to ensure that every child develops the knowledge, skills, confidence and motivation to participate in a wide range of physical activities and sports, regardless of their starting point.

Our PE curriculum is fully aligned with the requirements of the National Curriculum and is carefully sequenced from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. We provide opportunities for pupils to develop fundamental movement skills, physical competence, teamwork, leadership, resilience and sportsmanship, enabling them to become physically literate and confident individuals.

We believe PE plays a vital role in promoting our school values:

• Gracious – demonstrating respect, fairness and good sportsmanship in both competitive and cooperative situations.

• Resilient – persevering when faced with challenge, learning from mistakes and striving to improve performance.

• Empathetic – understanding and supporting teammates, celebrating success and recognising the needs of others.

• Ambitious – setting personal goals, embracing new challenges and striving to achieve their full potential.

• Thoughtful and Tolerant – appreciating diversity, valuing different abilities and experiences, and showing respect for all participants.

Our PE curriculum also supports our commitment to developing strong oracy skills, enabling pupils to communicate effectively, evaluate performance, provide constructive feedback and work collaboratively. Through discussion, reflection and teamwork, pupils learn to articulate ideas, explain tactics and express opinions confidently.

As a Rights Respecting School, we recognise every child's right to participate in play, sport and recreational activities (Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child). PE promotes inclusion, equality and respect, ensuring all pupils have opportunities to succeed, participate and feel valued.

To enrich the curriculum, we work with specialist coaches and external providers who broaden pupils' experiences through activities such as dance, wheelchair basketball and other sporting opportunities. These experiences promote inclusion, challenge stereotypes and inspire pupils to engage with a diverse range of physical activities.

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

In EYFS, physical development is a prime area of learning and is delivered through a balance of adult-led teaching and child-initiated exploration. Pupils develop core movement skills including running, jumping, balancing, climbing, throwing and catching through both indoor and outdoor provision.

Children are encouraged to:

• Develop coordination, balance and agility.

• Understand the importance of physical activity and healthy lifestyles.

• Work cooperatively and take turns.

• Communicate their ideas and experiences through discussion and reflection.

Technology, including iPads, is used where appropriate to support learning, allowing children to observe movement, celebrate achievements and reflect on their performance.

Key Stage 1

In KS1, pupils build upon their fundamental movement skills and begin applying them in a range of physical activities. They develop competence in:

• Athletics activities.

• Games and team sports.

• Gymnastics.

• Dance.

• Outdoor and adventurous activities where appropriate.

Lessons focus on developing confidence, coordination, balance and teamwork. Pupils are encouraged to discuss performance, give simple feedback and develop their oracy skills through partner and group work.

Digital technology, including iPads, supports learning through video analysis, performance review and self-assessment activities.

Key Stage 2

In KS2, pupils continue to develop and refine their skills across a broad range of sports and physical activities. They learn to:

• Apply skills in competitive situations.

• Develop tactical awareness and strategic thinking.

• Evaluate and improve their own and others' performances.

• Lead, collaborate and communicate effectively.

Pupils participate in a variety of sports, dance, gymnastics, athletics and outdoor adventurous activities. Specialist coaches and external providers further enrich learning by offering experiences such as wheelchair basketball, dance and other sports that may not traditionally form part of the curriculum.

Digital technology, including iPads, supports learning through video analysis, performance review and self-assessment activities.

Swimming

In line with National Curriculum requirements, all pupils in Year 3 participate in swimming lessons to develop water confidence, swimming competence and water safety knowledge. Pupils are supported to achieve the national expectations of being able to:

• Swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres.

• Use a range of strokes effectively.

• Perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations.

Where pupils require additional support to meet these expectations, further swimming opportunities are provided in Year 5.

Competition and Enrichment

We believe that competition can be a powerful vehicle for personal growth, confidence and teamwork. Pupils are provided with opportunities throughout the year to represent the school in:

• Trust-wide sporting events.

• Local area competitions and festivals.

• Inclusive sporting activities.

• Inter-school tournaments and events.

These opportunities allow pupils to demonstrate the school values of being Gracious in victory and defeat, Resilient when faced with challenge, Empathetic towards teammates and opponents, Ambitious in striving for success, and Thoughtful and Tolerant in celebrating diversity and inclusion.

Assessment and Progression

Assessment is ongoing and informs future teaching. Teachers use observation, pupil discussion, self-assessment and performance outcomes to monitor progress and ensure all pupils achieve their potential. Learning is sequenced progressively to build knowledge, skills and understanding from EYFS through to Year 6, ensuring pupils are fully prepared for the next stage of their education and for leading active, healthy lives.

 PE and Sport Premium