Physical Education

INTENT

The wide and varied PE curriculum is designed to promote a love of physical activity and we aim for pupils to develop their physical, social and emotional well-being and prepare them for life in the wider community. Within EYFS, the objective is for pupils to explore body control and movement skills and gain a basic understanding of cause and effect. The curriculum intends to support individual learners, taking into account their sensory, physical, behavioural, emotional and complex needs. As pupils move through the school and into the post 16 curriculum, we intend for pupils to develop their understanding of how physical activity can support their physical, social and emotional well-being.

IMPLEMENTATION

Within EYFS, pupils are introduced to the six areas of PE; Games, Gymnastics, OAA, Dance, Swimming and Athletics through child initiated learning. Through physical activities including Sherborne, Music and Movement, Swimming and PE lessons, PMLD pupils are given a range of experiences to encourage fine and gross motor skills, which stimulates each of the senses. As pupils progress through the school, lessons take place in facilities such as the Fitness suite, Hydrotherapy pool, Sports hall, Dance studio and the outdoor Climbing wall, to develop their fine and gross motor skills, agility, co-ordination, balance and stamina. Where meaningful, pupils are given the opportunity to transfer these into different settings through off-site visits. These include competitions, leisure activities, sports and dance festivals as well as developing relationships in the local community. The PE curriculum lends itself to many cross-curricular links including Music, Geography, Science, Maths, English and Drama all of which are incorporated into lessons and celebratory events.

IMPACT

The PE curriculum will develop pupils’ self-esteem, self-advocacy, ability to interact, empathise, and engage with a range of people, which promotes their sense of belonging, and a positive outlook on life. Pupils will have participated in and gained a greater awareness of how to complete a range of adapted physical activities, which endeavour to create a love for being active and develop a healthy lifestyle with support from their family.