PE
Intent
Our PE curriculum at Pinfold Street is designed to equip pupils with the knowledge, skills and habits they need in order to lead healthy, active lives: through regular physical activity, they will develop fitness and wellbeing, build resilience and teamwork, and learn to compete fairly. Lessons focus on developing fundamental movement skills and sporting techniques while promoting our school values of respect and responsibility so pupils understand the importance of fairness, good sportsmanship and cooperation when taking part in team games — preparing them for life both in and beyond school.
Implementation
The curriculum is planned in well-sequenced, progressive lessons. We employ a whole school approach to demonstrate the importance of healthy lifestyle and this is particularly important in PE, which fosters a desire for our children to love fitness and remain healthy into their adulthood. Our targeted focus on improving relationships for our children, both within PE and in society will lead to confident, well rounded, citizens.
Impact
The impact of the PE curriculum at Pinfold Street is that our children learn to take responsibility for their own health and fitness and many also enjoying the success of competitive sports. They are inspired to have a love of sport and to grow up to have happy and healthy lives; utilising the skills and knowledge they have acquired through PE. Pupils become responsible for their own learning (both in and out of the classroom) and support their peers to develop and excel in sport and across the curriculum. Our pupils show a willingness and ability to try new sports and activities, push themselves and persevere in light of new challenges.
Swimming
The school is surrounded by canals, therefore it is such an important life skill for our pupils to be able to swim. During Autumn term, Year 5 will swim once a week and Year 4 will swim for the rest of the year.
Equipment and Resources
We have a vast range of equipment that can be used in P.E. lessons and after school clubs. We have all the necessary equipment to play the following sports: hockey, tennis, golf, football, netball, basketball, bocce ball, dodgeball, rounders, benchball, gymnastics, dance, archery and athletics.
After-School Clubs
Every term there is an extra-curricular programme of after-school clubs available to pupils from Reception to Year 6. Some of the clubs are planned to provide further opportunities for pupils to take part in physical activity.
Sports Days
Each year group has their own Sports Day event. This enables all pupils to compete in every sporting event.
School Teams
We have a football team with pupils from Y5 and Y6.
Enrichment
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Qualified Sports Coaches deliver PE lessons and after school clubs 2 times a week.
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Army Day – Y4, Y5 & Y6 will complete drills and complete and inflatable assault course
Continuous Professional Development
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Sports Coach – PECS training for staff
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Regular CPD for co-ordinator
For the year 2023-24, we achieved the 'School Games Bronze Award'.
