Our P.E. Curriculum
P.E. develops pupils’ physical competence and confidence as well as their ability to utilise these developments to perform a range of activities. The self-discipline and collaboration expected of the children in sport impacts positively upon behaviour in the classroom. It creates a positive work ethic and optimism, which are skills that are transferable to the real world and can be taken with pupils throughout life. The school currently provide two hours of P.E. a week taught by class teachers anda dedicated PE coach. Children are taught a variety of skills through physical education lessons, as well as swimming lessons for Year 4 children.
School Aims
In addition to the provision of P.E. lessons at St. Mary’s we also look for the following:
All children engaging in healthy exercise every day in addition to their P.E. lessons.
All children having an opportunity to engage in healthy competition with their peers and others in Inter-School competition.
All children being offered the chance to participate in after school activities that promote physical education, sport and healthy lifestyles.
After School Activities
We offer a vast range of extra-curricular sports clubs. From Yoga to karate, Irish dancing to multi-sports, there is something for everyone. We support our children in accessing clubs by removing all possible barriers and our local after school wrap around care collect twice to ensure all children can avail of our offer.
Please contact the office for the most recent club list.
Purpose of the Funding
The government has given funding to schools for a specific purpose. Schools must spend the additional funding on improving their provision of sport, but they will have freedom to choose how they do this.
Possible uses for the funding may include:
Hiring specialist P.E. teachers or qualified sports coaches to work with primary teachers when teaching P.E
Supporting and engaging the least active children through new or additional Change4Life clubs
Paying for professional development opportunities for teachers in P.E and sport
Providing cover to release primary teachers for professional development in P.E and sport.
Running sport competitions or increasing pupils’ participation in the School Games
Buying quality assured professional development modules or materials for P.E. and sport.
Providing places for pupils on after school sports clubs and holiday clubs
Pooling the additional funding with that of other local schools.
The government is providing funding of approximately £18,110 per annum to schools, for the academic years 2023/2024 to spend on improving the quality of sport and PE for all children.
How are we spending our funding?
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Funding received |
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Number of eligible pupils: 211 |
Total amount received: £ 18,110 |
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Funding rate: The funding rate for 2023/2024 is as follows: for schools with 17 or more pupils, £16,000 plus £10 per pupil. For schools with 16 or fewer pupils, £1,000 per pupil. |
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Objectives |
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100% |
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Whole-school survey to be conducted to identify and target children who still do not take part in any physical activity outside of school |
£ Time of coach and PE lead |
To assess areas of activity / inactivity. To assess pupils who are excelling at sport (TAs, Elite etc). To greater understand where our pupils are active in the community. |
Follow up surveys |
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2 |
2 x 60minute PE sessions / week |
£ Time of coach and PE lead |
Greater acquisition of skills, knowledge and learning. Greater impact on health. |
Greater depth of subject (ie tactics and gameplay / using skills) |
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3 |
Regular after school clubs -weeklyc for the whole year. |
£ Time of coach and PE lead |
Variety of sports offered. Create sporting community within the school where all children are welcome. |
Create links with community clubs so external coaches can run the after-school provision where necessary |
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4 |
Employ specialist PE Teacher / Coach |
£ 20,000 |
Greater depth to learning and sporting experience for all pupils. Promotion of sport / activity as a fun way of life. |
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Objective 2: Raising the profile of PE and sport across the school as a tool for whole-school improvement |
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Employ specialist teacher / coach |
£ 20,000 |
Greater depth to learning / experience. More nuance to subject (ie applying skills and tactics to learning) |
Training for staff PE pupil leadership |
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Encourage attendance at least one after school clubs |
Time of coach and PE lead |
More children experiencing movement and physical activity Social development |
Reduced fees where necessary Every child has opportunity to attend Offer variety of choice |
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Cross curricular links (maths, geography, science, PHSE) |
Time of coach and PE lead |
Reinforce learning more chance to move / develop fitness |
Document all cross curricular projects on shared drive for future reference |
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PE Champions! Monthly awards for outstanding performance / effort in PE lessons |
Time of coach and PE lead Badges £300 |
Motivate and encourage children to improve behaviour, attitude and skill acquisition |
Buy metallic badges Award monthly in assembly Award certificates Highlight students’ external achievements in sport. |
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Objective 3: Increasing staff members’ confidence, knowledge and skills in teaching PE and sport |
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PE specialist to conduct CPD for teachers |
Time of coach and PE lead |
Greater knowledge of curriculum and skills sequences. Effective knowledge of what to teach and when to teach |
Regular CPD for staff slots to be decided and allocated for training |
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Staff to be released to attend external courses to develop knowledge, skills and confidence |
Time of coach and PE lead |
as above |
contact WFSSN for information on suitable courses |
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Offering pupils a broader range of sports and activities |
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Promotion of “minority sports” in Autumn term for UKS2 ( Handball, Netball) |
Time of coach and PE lead |
Greater knowledge of international sports. Understanding the differences and similarities between sports ( football - handball) Applying similar tactics in different games |
Links with external clubs Visits to watch these sports Inter House tournaments |
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Attendance at external competitions that promote minority sports (eg boccia for SEND pupils) |
Transport costs approx £400 |
Using sport to promote inclusivity and diversity |
Contact Penathlon for dates of tournaments and festvials |
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Increasing pupils’ participation in competitive sport |
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0% |
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Inter House tournaments at the end of modules (Y3-6) |
Time of coach and PE lead |
Sense of achievement/pride in representing house Understanding team work / support Greater knowledge of skills/tactics involved |
Link competition into planning for the various games modules. |
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Attendance at WFSSN events |
Cost of subscription |
As above |
Ensure staff can support events and supervise children |
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Links with community clubs |
Time of coach and PE lead |
Children play organised matches at the weekends |
Contact clubs to assess opportunities / procedures for new members |
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Organise whole school competitions to link in with worldwide sporting events |
Time of coach and PE lead |
2024 Euro Football 2024 Olympics |
Run a module with a whole school competition simultaneously. |
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School sports day |
£ 5 offset from each parent to cover costs |
whole school event teams organised into houses athletics event linked to Olympics |
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Swimming and Water Safety
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Meeting the swimming and water safety national curriculum requirements |
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What percentage of Year 6 pupils can swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres? |
96% |
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What percentage of Year 6 pupils can use a range of strokes effectively, for example, front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke? |
96% |
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What percentage of Year 6 pupils can perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations? |
63% |
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Has the PE and sport premium been used to provide additional provision for swimming activities over and above the national curriculum requirements? |
No |
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