“Sport has the power to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela

Physical Education (PE) at Captains Close Primary School

Belonging · Ambition · Equity

Physical Education develops confident, active and healthy pupils. Our curriculum builds physical competence, teamwork, resilience and enjoyment of movement. Children learn a wide range of skills across dance, gymnastics, games, athletics and outdoor activities, helping them lead active lives and understand the importance of physical wellbeing.

Our approach is shaped by the Discovery Trust DNA and grounded in evidence-informed practice.

Curriculum Intent

Our intent for PE is to ensure all pupils:

• Develop fundamental movement skills.
• Build confidence, coordination and control.
• Understand the importance of health and fitness.
• Work collaboratively and respectfully with others.
• Experience a broad range of sports and physical activities.
• Develop resilience, determination and sportsmanship.
• Experience equity through adaptive teaching.

Curriculum Implementation

We deliver our PE curriculum through:

Fundamental Movement Skills

• Agility
• Balance
• Coordination

Sport-Specific Skills

• Games
• Dance
• Gymnastics
• Athletics
• Outdoor and adventurous activities.

Health & Fitness

• Understanding exercise.
• Warm-ups and cool-downs.
• Safe participation.

Progression

• Long-term map.
• Movement progression.
• Sport-specific progression.
• Vocabulary progression.

Assessment

• Skill development.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Pupil voice.
• Practical performance.

Curriculum Impact

We measure impact through:

• Physical competence.
• Confidence and participation.
• Teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Pupil voice.
• Assessment information.

Pupils can:

• Demonstrate control and coordination.
• Apply skills in different sports.
• Work collaboratively.
• Understand the importance of physical activity.

Protected Characteristics in PE

We ensure pupils learn about and respect protected characteristics through:

• Inclusive participation for all pupils.
• Challenging stereotypes about gender and sport.
• Celebrating athletes from diverse backgrounds.
• Ensuring SEND pupils access all physical activities.
• Understanding how sport promotes fairness and equality.

Examples include:

• Ellie Simmonds (disability).
• Marcus Rashford (race, social equity).
• Simone Biles (gender, mental health advocacy).

British Values in PE

British Values are woven through PE lessons:

• Democracy: Team decisions and fair play.
• Rule of Law: Following rules in games and sports.
• Individual Liberty: Encouraging personal challenge and choice.
• Mutual Respect: Supporting teammates and opponents.
• Tolerance: Working with diverse groups and abilities.

Long-Term Curriculum Map

A full long-term map for PE can be found here.

Progression Documents

Our progression documents show how knowledge and skills build from EYFS to Year 6:

• Movement progression.
• Games progression.
• Dance progression.
• Gymnastics progression.
• Athletics progression.
• Vocabulary progression.

Vocabulary

Vocabulary is taught explicitly and revisited regularly.

We focus on:

• Tier 2: descriptive vocabulary.
• Tier 3: sport-specific terminology.

SEND & Equity

All pupils access the full PE curriculum through:

• Adaptive teaching.
• Scaffolding
• Modified equipment.
• Regulation strategies.
• Personalised resources.

Enrichment & Wider Opportunities

PE enrichment includes:

• Sports clubs.
• Inter-school competitions.
• Dance and gymnastics showcases.
• Outdoor adventure activities.
• Links with local sports organisations.

How to Find Out More

Parents and carers can request further information about our PE curriculum by contacting the school office.