Curriculum PE | St James' CE Primary School

"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, DfE 2014

At St James' Church of England Primary School, the teaching of physical education (PE) is in line with the requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the National Curriculum. With consideration of our vision, mission and values statement, the school aims to provide the children with a broad and balanced study of physical education that systematically builds on their previous knowledge. The implementation of this policy is the responsibility of all teaching staff, although the responsibility for monitoring and review rests with the PE Subject lead.

Aims
➢ To enable children to develop and explore physical skills with increasing enjoyment, competence,
control and coordination
➢ To encourage children to cooperate and play with others in a range of group situations
➢ To increase children’s ability to use what they have learnt to evaluate and improve the quality and
control of their performance
➢ To encourage participation in competition for developing skills and in sportsmanship
➢ To participate in a range of physical activities and recognise their impact on health.

End Points
• Develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities
• Be physically active for sustained periods of time
• Engage in competitive sports and activities
• Lead healthy, active lives

Link to our PE Policy.

Link to our school PE curriculum overview 2023-2024.

Link to our PE and Sports Premium Grant information.

For our sporting endeavours, we have been awarded these School Games marks!

Watching someone doing tricks on a scooter in the school hall doesn't happen every day! Our visitor, pro scooter champion Jamie Hull, showed us what practice and determination and a love of sport can lead to. What a great afternoon!

We were honoured to be nominated in the 'School Commitment to PE and Sports' Category of the Pride of Tameside Sport and Physical Activity Awards 2019. What an achievement!