Intent To continue to develop pupils’ movement, balancing, riding and ball skills.To develop their overall body strength, balance, coordination and agility.To develop fine motor skills in preparation for handwriting. To confidently and safely use a range of large and small apparatus indoors and outdoors.
Implementation Daily opportunities to practice, develop and challenge physical development through structured and unstructured play.Delivery of key curriculum areas such as gym and dance to enable to daily development of balance, agility and coordination.Daily opportunities to practice fine motor skills.Use of a range of apparatus and equipment for pupils to explore with the focus of discrete development of fine and gross motor skills.
Impact Pupils will begin to recognise the importance of physical development and the impact it has on their bodies.Pupils will become more spatially aware, coordinated and confident in their movements. Pupils will have developed the core strength required to engage in more advanced techniques, movements and activities.
Pre-Formal
Intent To ensure each pupil has access to a bespoke physical education curriculum that is closely aligned to individual needs, EHCP outcomes and IEP targets. Pupils will become more physically active for a sustained period.To develop pupils’ confidence to participate in a broad range of physical activities.
Implementation To increase engagement in learning and adult directed activities as informed by the engagement profile to increase initiation, persistence, exploration, anticipation and realisation (IPEAR). Repeated and frequent learning opportunities to practice and refine gross and fine motor skills.Use of a range of apparatus and equipment for pupils to further develop fine and gross motor skills.
Impact Pupils will develop and display high levels of physical competence and literacy that can be applied to everyday situations and in preparation for life beyond school.Engagement and concentration levels along with a desire to succeed will be evident in learners’ attitudes and approaches to physical education.Pupils will participate in everyday physical activity for enjoyment and intra-school competitive purposes.
Semi-Formal
Intent To use a range of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in direct competition through team and individual games.Pupils appreciate what makes an effective performance and how to apply these principles individually. Develop confidence and interest to get involved in exercise, sports and activities out of school and in later life.
Implementation Deliver a broad and balanced curriculum with opportunities for progression and development in team and individual games.Promote ‘healthy competition’ amongst peers through rule specific games and activities.To place peer and self-assessment strategies at the core of PE, School Sport and Physical Activity (PESSPA).Encourage and signpost pupils to out of school sporting opportunities, e.g. Special Olympics.
Impact Pupils will acquire knowledge, skills and understanding in a range of individual and team activities. Pupils will improve their own performances and attainment.Increased out-of-school activity will enable pupils to further appreciate the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle both now and in preparation for life beyond school.
Pitcheroak School is part of The Central Learning Partnership Trust: a company limited by Guarantee.
Registered in England and Wales. Company number: 07827368. Registered Office: Central Learning Partnership Trust, Prestwood Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 1RD.
