PE
Subject Coordinators: Alyssa Walne and Tracey Smith
RationaleThe fundamental skills of movement (FSoM) are at the heart of the PE curriculum at The Bridge School. Developing these skills (methods of movement, balance and object control) can support pupils’ awareness of their own bodies, promote health and well-being, build core skills and strength and demonstrate what is needed for a healthy lifestyle.
Our PE curriculum allows pupils to follow their own natural curiosity related to movement, through child-led exploration. Pupils have access to a wide range of motivating and engaging movement based activities to facilitate their learning and develop their physical skills and knowledge. Our aim is for pupils to build self-esteem and work cooperatively with their peers, whilst developing vital gross and fine motor skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.
Within all PE lessons, pupils’ focus on the importance of being active and enjoying physical activity. Pupils consistently have opportunities to extend their learning. Practitioners provide differentiated support based in line with physical development needs and scaffold pupils’ next steps.
At The Bridge School, we use bespoke, sequenced, small-step descriptors that outline the key knowledge and skills within PE. These descriptors provide an easy to use, aspirational framework that ensures all pupils make progress in what they know, what they can do and what they can remember.
Across all subjects and at all key stages, the overall intent is that the pupil engages, achieves, and makes the most personal progress they can over time to enable them to have the most fulfilling, enjoyable, and independent life possible. Whole School Programme of Study |
Term | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
Programme 1 | FSoM
Roll, hit, goal | FSoM
Can you kick it? | FSoM
I like to move it |
KS1
- In Key Stage One pupils will access for a minimum of one term each year aquatic mobility.
- Pupils in Year 1 may access Bikeability if they have the prior skills established to access this programme that is delivered through external provider.
- In Year 2, pupil access a Horse Centre and have opportunity to take part in either pony care, carriage riding (accessible for pupils in wheelchairs or horse-riding (following agreement from pre-assessment by the riding centre).
- Pupils in KS1 will usually have a daily leisure session mid-morning and around midday. Implementation of activities is supported by the School Sports Champion through Sports Grant funding.
KS2
- In Key Stage Two pupils will access for a minimum of one term each year aquatic mobility.
- Pupils in KS 2 will usually have a daily leisure session mid-morning and around midday. Implementation of activities is supported by the School Sports Champion through Sports Grant funding.
- Pupil in Key Stage two also have opportunities to access a range of adapted sports dependent on their prior skills and knowledge including their personal and social development. The sports provide a context for continued practice of the fundamental skills of movement and also to support pupils wider knowledge and vocabulary. It enables identification of activities that may motivate and also support access outside of school to leisure activities now and for long term future. This may include table cricket/cricket, Boccia/New age Kurling, Tennis, Indoor Athletics, Football games and volley ball. All are adapted.
Pupils who have complex physical difficulties will also have strong emphasis in postural management and also where agreed implementation of NHS recommended therapy programmes or use of equipment. Time may be prioritised within the PE curriculum delivery or may be additional to this.
Examples of our work in PE!
Curriculum Progression Map
There is a curriculum progression map in place for all subjects. These can be discussed with Sam Bourton (Curriculum Lead) on request.
Subject Policy
The PE policy is currently being updated and will be added shortly. All policies are regularly updated and the latest version of any policy is available on request.