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Learning and Curriculum

Physical Education

Statement of Intent for Physical Education

The Physical Education (PE) curriculum at Masefield is designed to allow children to experience a wide range of activities which help them develop their health, fitness and mental wellbeing. We strive to offer a high-quality physical education curriculum which helps children succeed in competitive sport and other physically demanding activities.

At Masefield, PE is taught as a discrete subject in order that the development of knowledge and skills is taught meaningfully and explicitly. Naturally, links are made to other areas of the curriculum but this does not dilute the quality and entitlement of high quality PE teaching.

 

Physical Education Curriculum

The school’s long term plan for PE sets out the content of teaching within in each year group. This is supported by the school’s PE progression document which demonstrates learning outcomes within each strand of development within a PE unit. Short term planning details how this content is developed over a series of lessons within the unit of work.  The organisation of the PE curriculum provides structured opportunities for pupils to:

  • develop the health, well-being, fitness and coordination of children;

  • encourage teamwork, unity and collaboration with class members and peers, (school learning dispositions)

  • develop a positive attitude to physical activity, physical education and a healthy lifestyle;

  • develop the interpersonal qualities of tolerance, patience, discipline, taking turns and perseverance;

  • foster community links within local High Schools, Sporting Associations and local Primary Schools;

  • develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities;

  • be physically active for sustained periods of time;

  • engage in competitive sports and activities and;

  • lead healthy, active lives.

Physical Education Curriculum

 

Physical Education Policy

Physical Education Policy

 

Knowledge Organisers for Physical Education

Below is an example knowledge organiser from each year group for PE:

Year One - Football

Year Two - Rounders

Year Three - Netball

Year Four - Tennis

Year Five - Gymnastics

Year Six - Rounders

Our Award Winning Provision for Physical Education

School Games Mark Gold Status - Since 2022, renewed 2023 and 2024

The School Games Mark is a Government led award that focuses on recognising schools who show commitment to physical competitions across the school and the wider community. At Masefield, children from a range of year groups have the opportunity to attend competitions, both those within school and with other schools across our cluster, covering a wide range of sports.

Other Relevant Information

Below you will find more information relevant to the teaching of Physical Education at Masefield Primary School.

Our extra-curricular clubs that take place after school cater for all year groups across the school, and cover multi-skills (key skill activities that improve balance, co-ordination and agility) and a range of sports, including but not limited to Cricket, Athletics, Dodgeball, Gymnastics, Rounders and Netball. The clubs aim to pre-teach children skills to support them within our PE lessons and learning as well as target children to develop their fitness and stamina as well as challenge our top sporting pupils.

Our Before and After School Club provision also includes a range of physical activities and games, such as dodgeball, parachute games, wake and shake and multi-skills. Additional targeted support is also provided during Before and After School Club to help build pupil confidence and a love of sport.

Masefield takes part in a range of sporting competitions with other schools.

These include inter-school matches and large tournaments, in an array of sports including cricket, football, gymnastics, swimming, hockey, rounders and dodgeball (just to name a few).

At Masefield, we celebrate the sports achievements of our children through ‘Good News assemblies’. Children are presented with their certificate, medals and head teacher awards as recognition of their hard work and achievements. This is important to us as a school as celebrating achievements boosts confidence, increases motivation of all our children and also develops their self-esteem.

At Masefield Primary School, we are proud to partner with Bolton Wanderers in the Community to deliver the Premier League Primary Stars programme—a national initiative that uses the appeal of football to inspire children aged 5–11 to be active, learn, and develop essential life skills.

Each week, Rob Messina from Bolton Wanderers in the Community visits our school to deliver engaging enrichment sessions. These sessions are designed to promote physical activity, teamwork, and personal development. All pupils in Key Stage Two participate in these sessions for at least one half-term each year, ensuring that every child benefits from the programme's holistic approach.

In addition to the enrichment sessions, Rob runs a weekly club open to pupils from Year One to Year Six. This club provides an inclusive environment where children can further develop their skills, build confidence, and enjoy being active with their peers.

Furthermore, during the summer term, our Year Four pupils have the opportunity to complete the Play Leaders Award. This programme equips them with leadership skills, enabling them to support and lead play activities for younger students, fostering a sense of responsibility and community within the school.

Through our collaboration with Bolton Wanderers in the Community and the Premier League Primary Stars programme, we are committed to enriching our pupils' educational experiences, promoting healthy lifestyles, and nurturing the development of key life skills.

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