Intent

At Rosewood Primary School, the intent of the Physical Education (PE) curriculum is to provide a well-rounded programme that promotes the physical, mental, and social development of all pupils. The school aims to instil a love for physical activity and sport, nurture essential skills such as teamwork, resilience, and fair play, and promote a healthy lifestyle among its students. Furthermore, the PE curriculum at Rosewood Primary School is designed to be inclusive, catering to the needs and abilities of all pupils, including those with disabilities or additional needs.

Implementation

The implementation of the PE curriculum at Rosewood Primary School is characterised by a structured and progressive approach that ensures all pupils have access to high-quality physical education. The school provides a diverse range of sporting activities and opportunities for pupils to participate in, both within the PE Passport curriculum and through extracurricular clubs and competitions. Specialist PE teachers and coaches are employed to deliver expert instruction and guidance, fostering skill development and a passion for physical activity.

In addition, Rosewood Primary School emphasises the importance of regular physical activity throughout the school day, incorporating movement breaks and active learning approaches to engage pupils and enhance their overall well-being. Rosewood offers additional enriching opportunites with an active lunchtime session with SportsCool. The school also collaborates with local sports clubs and organisations to provide enriching experiences and pathways for talented individuals to further develop their sporting abilities.

Impact

As a result of the outstanding implementation of the PE curriculum at Rosewood Primary School, the impact on pupils is profound and far-reaching. Pupils demonstrate high levels of physical literacy, competence in a range of sports and activities, and a positive attitude towards leading a healthy lifestyle. The emphasis on teamwork and sportsmanship fosters a supportive and inclusive school community, where pupils respect and celebrate each other's achievements.

Furthermore, the impact of PE at Rosewood Primary School extends beyond the school gates, with pupils carrying their passion for physical activity and sportsmanship into their everyday lives. Improved physical and mental well-being, enhanced social skills, and a commitment to lifelong fitness are all key outcomes observed in pupils who have benefitted from the exceptional PE provision at the school.

Balance Bike Sessions

The children in the reception classes take part in balance bike training once a year, this is delivered by the staff in these classes and is done with small groups of children. We currently have six balance bikes with helmets in school for the children to access in outdoor provision and in timetabled sessions.

Swimming

Swimming is taught on site by professional sport coaching in a pop up pool. All the children in school have at least one session in the pool to improve water confidence, with year 4 children having the most curriculum swimming sessions. This will enable them to swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres by the end of year 6. They use a range of strokes effectively (for example, front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke). Children are taught to perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations.

Sports Day

This takes place every year during the summer term and is split into four separate events; EYFS, KS1, lower KS2 and upper KS2 pupils. The sports days are planned to meet the needs of the children and are a fun event for them to take part in with their parents supporting them. 

Rosewood PE Policy & Curriculum Map