PHYSICAL EDUCATION

At Chandos, our goal is to furnish every student with a comprehensive and high-quality physical education experience. We aim to instil in them, not just the requisite skills, but a genuine passion for an active and healthy lifestyle, building good character and embedding our core values of ambition, determination and compassion. 

With this in mind, we are committed to creating an inclusive PE environment where each child, regardless of gender, race or ability feels valued, challenged and supported. Our aspitation is not only for them to aspire to excellence, but to provide them with every opportunity to realise their full potential in a secure and encouraging setting, thereby maximising their academic and life achievements.

In order to achieve this, all pupils - from Reception to Year 6 - take part in PE lessons every week, taught by a Specialist PE Coach or their own class teacher. During these lessons, children are active for as much time as possible whilst also developing the key skills needed in order to successfully compete in the sport they are being taught. We are also lucky to have visiting sportsment and women visiting our school and develiver sessions to the children. We are currently working with Aston Villa Football Club and Warwickshire County Cricket Club.

The children are also provided the opportunity to learn how to swim from Year 3 to Year 6. The aim of these lessons is for each child to leave KS2 being able to swim competently and confidently for at least 25 metres.

There are sufficient opportunities provided for childrent o take part in a range of extra-curricular activities over the course of the academic year.

EARLY YEARS

The Early Years Curriculum ensures that PE is taught through 'Physical Development'. Throughout their time in Early Years, children are given the opportunity to develop and improve:

• Coordination

• Control

• Manipulation

• Spatial Awareness

• Movement

This is achieved by teaching children how to safely and correctly climb, jump, run, throw and catch.

We have identified 7 core disciplines that guide our PE curriculum throughout Chandos. These serve as the foundation for skill development and understanding:

All students from Year 3 to Year 6 will also take part in School Swimming Lessons.

By adhering to these disciplines, we ensure a progressive and comprehensive learning experience that allows students to build competence year after year.

Starting in the EYFS, we focus on the Early Learning Goals around gross and fine motor skills. These include demonstrating strength, balance and coordination when playing, as well as moving effectively through jumpring running, climbing and dancing. 

This extends through KS1, where our PE Curriculum concentrates on instilling and reinforcing fundamental movement skills. By focusing on these basics, we lay the groundword for the development of core muscles, enabling children to remain physically active for extended period and fostering the pursuit of healthy, active lives. In Years 1 and 2, they are introduced to simple ball control techniques, including handling, moving and sending or receiving a ball. Students are taught the relevant fundamental movement skills along with being encouraged to explore their artistic expression through dance. 

They are introduced to the use of themes and narratives as tools for crafting dance sequences which then progresses and evolves through Key Stage Two where they create more intricate and elaborate sequences. This progression aligns with our commitment to providing a holistic physical education experience that not only builds technical proficiency but also cultivates a sense of creativity and self-expression. 

In Key Stage Two, we build upon the foundation laid in the earlier stages, with a continued focus on motor competence. Tactical and strategic knowledge is introduced and refined, allowing students to apply a variety of skills in different sports and scenarios to maximise results.

All children at Chandos will be taught the PE skills outlined in the National Curriculum. 

We aim to develop children's physical skill set in a range of situations. 

The main skills that will be developed fall into four categories:

For more information about the PE Curriculum, feel free to speak to them and ask any questions you may have.