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Physical Education

The National Curriculum expectations for physical education in primary schools can be found here:

We have used this curriculum to develop our own bespoke approach at St Bartholomew's based on the following intent, implementation and impact statement:

Intent

Physical education (PE) is an integral part of our curriculum, one that is inclusive and engages all children. We want children to develop the knowledge, skills and competence to excel in a broad range of sports and physical activities. We aim to deliver high-quality teaching and learning opportunities that enable all children to achieve their personal best. Children will participate in competitive sport; our aim is for them to transfer their St. Bartholomew’s values to all sporting activities, ensuring they do their best and display good sportsmanship. We aim for all children to be physically active for sustained periods of time and to be able to make informed decisions to lead healthy and active lives.

Implementation

Children participate in high-quality PE lessons twice a week, focusing on one indoor and one outdoor sport per term. Our curriculum ensures that children participate in a variety of sports; outside PE lessons, all classes participate in a daily mile and use BBC Super Movers or GoNoodle fitness videos on a daily basis to help keep them active. In Years 4, 5 and 6, children attend swimming lessons. We provide opportunities for children in all years to experience new sports throughout the year; recently, these have included hula-hooping, fencing and dance workshops. Children participate in a variety of competitive sports outside of school, and the school attends sports festivals for Key Stage 1 and 2. We also provide children with opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities that are inclusive, enjoyable and increase children’s physical activity.

Impact

Our PE curriculum is progressive, allowing children to develop fundamental skills and apply them to a variety of sports and activities. All children are provided with the skills and given opportunities to achieve their personal best. Our children are physically active, which has positive implications on their learning in the classroom. Children understand how to lead a healthy lifestyle and understand the importance of exercise. Children enjoy PE and develop a love of sport and physical activity that many pursue outside of school. All children understand the values and importance of fair play and being a good sportsperson. Year 6 children leave school with the skills to self-rescue in the water and swim 25 metres competently.

Swimming

We use our local swimming pool in Forest Hill for our lessons in KS2. The Better Group (who manage the pools) have developed an intense programme with classes attending every afternoon for two consecutive weeks. Children are grouped by current level of proficiency and teaching is delivered by specialist swimming instructors. 

Inclusive Opportunities in the local area

Bromley 

Sundridge Park Tennis Club – Padel Tennis

When: Saturdays

Where: Sundridge Park, BR1 3NA

Time: 3.30 – 4.30 pm

Age: 13 – 24 years old

Cost: £5 per session

Register here: https://bit.ly/InclusivePadel-SignUp

Raw Tennis – Inclusive Tennis

When: Saturdays

Where: Old Wilsonian’s Tennis Club, BR2 7HN

Time: 12 – 12.45 pm

Age: 6 – 11 years old

Cost: £22 per month for monthly sessions + membership

Register here: https://bit.ly/RawInclusiveTennis

Pulse Social – Inclusive Multi Sports

When: Tuesdays (starting 28th March)

Where: Bromley Methodist Church, College Road, BR1 3NS

Time: 5 – 6 pm

Age: 10 – 17

Cost: First free, £5 thereafter

Register here: https://bit.ly/PulseMultiSports

CASPA and Bromley FC – Football for Autistic Children

When: Saturdays

Where: Bromley Football Club, BR2 9EF

Time: 12 – 1 pm

Age: 5 – 13 year olds

Cost: £4 per session

Register here: please email contactus@caspabromley.org

Lewisham

Aquila Taekwondo – Taekwondo

When: Wednesdays

Where: Prendergast School Sports Hall, SE4 1JL

Time: 6 – 6.50 pm

Age: 6 – 16 years old

Cost: First session free, £8.50 per session

Register here: https://bit.ly/AquilaInclusive

S Factor – Athletics

When: Saturdays

Where: Ladywell Arena

Time: 10 – 11 am and 11.15 – 12.15 pm

Age: 7 – 25 years old

Cost: First session free, £4 per session for non-members

Register here: please email S Factor – admin@sfactoracademy.co.uk

South East London Tennis – Inclusive Tennis

When: Wednesdays

Where: Ladywell Centre Sports Hall, SE4 1JL

Time: 5.45 – 6.45 pm

Age: juniors

Cost: First session free, £4 per session for non-members

Register here: please email S Factor – admin@sfactoracademy.co.uk

Please find our whole-school curriculum overview below.

Please note that this overview was introduced in January 2023 and is being evaluated over the spring and summer terms before being fully implemented for the 2023/24 academic year. 

 

You will also find an overview of how the Early Learning Goals and EYFS curriculum relate to the Primary Curriculum and our progression of skills for this subject.