Physical Education
The intent of our PE curriculum is to deliver a curriculum which is accessible to all and that will maximise the development of every child’s ability and achievement in the area of PE enabling them to know more about physical activity and keeping healthy, remember more about the physical activity they participate in and learn about and understand how to use and apply this knowledge to impact upon their own physical activity, participation and healthy lifestyle.
Each class has regular periods of PE, i.e. Games, Dance/Movement and Gymnastics to give them progressive development of the necessary skills which will provide the basis for developing good co-ordination, control, good health habits, a healthy competitive spirit and a willingness to partake in team games/activities. PE is taught by specialist PE coaches together with school staff who teach the subject in accordance with the National Curriculum.
Children participate in a range of small games, progressing to some experience of Football, Netball, Cricket and Rounders and other team games. In KS2 children also take part in Athletics in the Summer Term. In addition, Year 3 and Year 6 have the opportunity to take part in swimming lessons at Vale Farm in the Summer term. Year 6 and Year 3, through a visit to the Gordon Brown centre in the Autumn Term, also have experience of Orienteering. At St Margaret's school, we understand the importance of staying healthy and the positive effect exercise has in the well-being and health of our children.
Children also benefit from football and multisports' coaching during lunchtime as well as several after school football, multisports, Kung Fu, Athletics, Dance and Gymnastics clubs.
At St Margaret Clitherow Primary School, we recognise the contribution of PE to the health and well-being of the children. We believe that an innovative, varied PE curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities have a positive influence on the concentration, attitude and academic achievement of all our children.
Our Primary School Sport’s Funding will enable us to continue and extend our provision through employing additional sports' professionals, entering into more competitive sport's competitions and training our staff to deliver in-house quality PE sessions.
Click here for the Department of Education link to the Primary School’s Sports Funding page.
Our Vision for PE and Sport at St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School
At St Margaret Clitherow School, we believe that physical education and sport play a vital role in the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of our children. We are committed to providing high-quality PE lessons and sporting opportunities that inspire all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically demanding activities while promoting lifelong participation in physical activity.
Funding Allocation
For the academic year 2024/25, St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School has been allocated £17,760 in PE and Sport Premium funding.
How We Are Using the PE and Sport Premium
Our funding is being invested in line with the Department for Education's key indicators to ensure maximum and sustainable impact:
Possible uses of the funding include:
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Hiring specialist PE teachers or qualified sports coaches to work alongside primary teachers when teaching PE
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New or additional Change4Life sport clubs
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Paying for professional development opportunities in PE/sport
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Providing cover to release primary teachers for professional development in PE/sport
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Running sport competitions, or increasing participation in the school games
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Buying quality assured professional development modules or material for PE/sport
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Providing places for pupils on after school sport clubs and residential visits
Impact of the PE funding
The impact of our PE funding can be seen in terms of increased levels of participation in quality PE by all children across the school and also in terms of the outcomes for the children. Our recent questionnaire shows that the vast majority of pupils enjoy PE and 84% think having a sports coach is a good idea. 73% think they have got better at PE as a result.
We have seen an improvement in children’s abilities in a range of sports and in terms of general health and fitness. 72% of our children in Year 1 to 6 now attend an after school sporting club.
Engaging All Pupils in Regular Physical Activity
- Implementation of active playtimes with structured activities and equipment to ensure all pupils engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity during the school day
- Investment in playground equipment and resources to encourage active play
- Introduction of morning movement sessions to help children achieve the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity
Raising the Profile of PE and Sport
- Celebration assemblies highlighting sporting achievements both in and out of school
- Sports leadership opportunities for pupils through our Sports Ambassador program
- Regular updates on school sports activities in our newsletter and on our website
Increasing Staff Confidence, Knowledge and Skills
- Professional development for staff through team teaching with specialist PE coaches
- PE subject leader attending regular training and networking events to stay updated with best practices
Offering a Broader Range of Sports and Activities
- Introduction of new sports and activities not previously offered, including dance, gymnastics,cricket and outdoor adventure activities
- Provision of additional swimming lessons for those who have not met the national curriculum requirements
- Partnerships with local sports clubs to provide taster sessions and pathways to community participation
Increasing Participation in Competitive Sport
- Entry into local school sports competitions and tournaments
- Development of intra-school house competitions each term
- Transportation costs to enable participation in inter-school events
Swimming Data
Meeting the national curriculum requirements for swimming and water safety is a key priority. The percentage of our current Year 6 cohort who can:
- Swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 meters: 77%
- Use a range of strokes effectively: 55%
- Perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations: 65%
We are using part of the PE and Sport Premium to provide additional swimming lessons for those pupils who have not yet met these requirements.
Impact and Sustainability
The impact of our PE and Sport Premium spending will be measured through:
- Pupil surveys to assess engagement and enjoyment in PE and sport
- Monitoring of participation rates in clubs and competitions
- Assessment of pupils' progress in PE lessons
- Staff feedback on confidence and competence in teaching PE
We are ensuring sustainability by:
- Investing in staff professional development to improve teaching quality long-term
- Developing partnerships with local sports organizations
- Creating systems and structures that will continue beyond the funding period
- Embedding physical activity into the school day through active playgrounds and cross-curricular approaches
This statement will be reviewed and updated at the end of the academic year to evaluate the impact of our spending.
For details of our Action Plan for our PE funding please click here
