PE and Sport at Bryn St. Peter's

Intent:

At Bryn St Peter’s, our curriculum is designed to provide a broad and balanced PE offer that promotes enjoyment, engagement and progression. We intend for our children to leave Bryn St Peter’s with the physical literacy, confidence and motivation required for lifelong participation. The curriculum is structured to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring inclusivity and aspiration for every child.

Implementation:

·        We use the Get Set 4 PE scheme to deliver high-quality lessons that align with our whole-child approach and the National Curriculum.

·        Progression is built into the scheme, ensuring increasing challenge as pupils move through the school.

·        All children receive 2 hours of timetabled PE weekly, complemented by a Daily Mile session.

·        Swimming lessons begin in Year 3 and continue in Year 4, with additional support in Year 5 for pupils who have not yet met national expectations.

·        Our curriculum is enriched through experiences such as Sports Day, outdoor adventurous activities, experience days provided by visiting coaches, and inter-school events through our School Games network.

·        A range of extra-curricular clubs are offered throughout the year, ensuring wide access to additional physical activity opportunities.

·        EYFS pupils develop physical skills through planned indoor and outdoor provision linked to the Early Learning Goals.

Impact:

Our PE curriculum ensures children:

·        Develop confidence, competence and enjoyment in physical activity.

·        Gain essential life skills including teamwork, communication and resilience.

·        Understand the importance of health, fitness and wellbeing.

·        Are well-prepared for the next stage of their physical development and education.

Through targeted opportunities and inclusive practice, all pupils—including those with additional needs—make strong progress.

Sports Crew:

Each year, we choose a group of children from Year 5 and Year 6 who lead activities during lunchtimes. Alongside this, we have Bronze Ambassadors who receive regular training from our School Games Network. They then deliver activities and help to run events such as Let Girls Play Day and our Santa Dash.

School Games:

The School Games is a programme which puts physical activity and school sport at the heart of schools, providing young people with the opportunity to learn through physical activity and competition to achieve their personal best. Each year, we work closely with our School Games Officers to give our children the best opportunities. This year, we achieved a gold in the School Games Mark.

Our Curriculum Map:

Our school uses GetSet4PE to plan our lessons. Below is our curriculum plan for the year.

The School Games Network is a local and national programme in England that provides children with opportunities to participate in competitive and non-competitive sports and physical activities. It connects schools, sports clubs, and community organisations to deliver inclusive events and competitions, ensuring that pupils of all abilities—including those with special educational needs or low confidence—can take part. The network encourages teamwork, fair play, personal challenge, and a lifelong engagement with physical activity.

Once again this year, we have been awarded Gold. A recognition of our efforts and achievements across the school.