Physical Education Curriculum Intent

At Garden Village Primary Academy, we believe that Physical Education, delivered in a safe and inclusive environment, is essential to children’s physical, emotional and social development. Our curriculum is designed to inspire all children to enjoy, succeed and participate in PE. It supports their well-being, promotes lifelong healthy habits, and develops fundamental movement skills applicable across a range of sports and physical contexts. Through PE, we aim to foster resilience, teamwork, cooperation and communication skills, while also teaching values such as fairness, equity, respect, and sportsmanship. All children are encouraged to develop confidence, strive for personal excellence and celebrate both effort and achievement. PE also equips pupils with life skills, including water safety and the ability to swim competently. Our aim is that children leave our school with the confidence, knowledge and skills to lead active, healthy lives and to enjoy sport and physical activity in a wide range of contexts.

Physical Education Curriculum Implementation

We provide a broad and balanced PE curriculum that includes a range of activities such as gymnastics, dance, athletics and other field sports. PE is taught twice a week, covering both indoor and outdoor disciplines. We follow a structured scheme of work, The PE Hub which builds knowledge and skills progressively from EYFS to Year 6.

In EYFS, physical development is supported through targeted provision and discrete PE lessons that focus on fundamental skills such as balance, coordination, and movement. In KS1, children build on these foundations and begin to engage in structured games and explore basic tactics. In KS2, children refine and apply their skills in more complex and competitive contexts and develop their ability to evaluate performance and set goals. Swimming lessons are delivered in Year 3 where children are taught to swim competently and confidently over at least 25 metres, use a range of strokes effectively, and perform safe self-rescue in water-based situations.

PE is fully inclusive and adapted where necessary to ensure every child can access and succeed. Activities are differentiated to support and challenge all learners. Assessment is ongoing and supports teachers in planning and tracking progress,

Enrichment opportunities include extracurricular clubs such as multi-sports and a football club.

When the school grows, leadership roles such as Sports Leaders or Playground Pals will be implemented to give children responsibility and ownership.

Physical Education Curriculum Impact

At Garden Village Primary Academy, we assess impact through pupil progress, engagement, and wider personal development. Teachers use formative and summative assessment to track skills, knowledge, and effort. At the end of each unit, children are judged as working towards, meeting, or exceeding age-related expectations. Pupil voice is gathered to ensure inclusive and enjoyable lessons. We expect pupils to reflect on their progress, show resilience and take pride in personal achievements. Participation in extracurricular clubs and events is tracked, with a focus on engaging fewer active pupils and those with SEND or from disadvantaged backgrounds. PE also supports teamwork, communication, and leadership, underpinned by values of resilience, perseverance, bravery and determination, which are promoted in lessons, clubs and competitions. We celebrate pupil success through the school fortnightly newsletter and monthly celebration assemblies, helping to build a positive culture of physical activity.

We aim to support and enable every child to leave school prepared to stay active, healthy, and confident in their physical abilities.