Physical Education
Intent
At Dukesgate Academy we follow the ‘Get set 4 PE’ scheme. We want our children to lead healthy, active lifestyles that support their physical and mental wellbeing. Our lessons are inclusive and progressive and aim to inspire and motivate all learners to succeed. All pupils have weekly PE lessons that cover the six main areas of the National Curriculum:
- dance
- gymnastics
- games
- athletics
- outdoor and adventurous activities
- swimming
It is our intent to teach children life skills that will positively impact their future. We aim to deliver high-quality teaching and learning opportunities that introduces pupils to a range of sports and physical activity that are built upon throughout the year. As a result, pupils will be able to show progression in their character, confidence and skills.
Implementation
Pupils participate in two lessons of PE weekly. Children in Year 4 have weekly swimming lessons. Our PE programme incorporates a variety of sports to ensure all children develop confidence, tolerance and an appreciation of their own as well as others’ strengths and weaknesses. We provide opportunities for all children to engage in extra-curricular activities before, during and after school, in addition to competitive sporting events. This is an inclusive approach which endeavours to promote not only physical development but also mental wellbeing.
All children participate in further physical activity for our Daily Mile initiative which encourages them to improve their fitness levels as well as having a positive impact on their physical and emotional health.
All children will have Quality First Teaching. Any children with identified SEND or in receipt of Pupil Premium funding may have additional or different work to their peers, depending on their needs, in order to access the curriculum. As well as this, our school offers a demanding and varied curriculum which provides children with a range of opportunities to enable them to reach their full potential and consistently achieve highly from their starting points.