Physical Education

At Woodchurch we believe that Physical Education should enhance students’ physical and mental well-being. By incorporating activities that promote physical fitness, the curriculum seeks to improve students’; mental health and overall confidence. Additionally, the PE programme aims to introduce a variety of sports that students may not have experienced before, broadening their horizons and embracing new talents. We understand the importance of inclusivity, ensuring that all students have equal opportunities to participate regardless of ability or background. Ultimately, the goal is to nurture a sense of enjoyment and excitement for physical activity, instilling a lifelong love for sports and fitness.

How we teach it 

The physical development of our children in EYFS is encouraged as an integral part of the EYFS curriculum. Physical development is one of the prime areas of learning. The two related early learning goals are Moving and Handling and Health and self-care. The children are encouraged to develop confidence and control of the way they move and the way they handle equipment. All children are given the opportunity to use a wide range of resources to support specific skills. In EYFS, the children access a range of activities daily that will develop their fine and gross motor skills and have access to a dedicated outdoor area.

Our P.E curriculum is sequenced precisely to ensure progression of knowledge and skills throughout our children’s primary education, thus enabling children to build upon prior experiences and apply these fluently, with confidence. Children receive coaching to develop fundamental skills through a variety of activities and games suitable to their key stage. In Key Stage two, all children have the opportunity to attend swimming lessons enabling them to leave Key Stage 2 as a competent swimmer.