PE

Physical Education

Intent 

At Milverton School the children learn the fundamental skills which will enable them to become physically competent and confident. We believe that high-quality PE sessions help children to build essential skills and knowledge both in competitive sporting events but also life beyond the classroom. Our PE curriculum aims to support children to communicate effectively, to cope with winning and losing, to develop their perseverance, deal with emotions, develop social skills and plan tactics. 

Our PE curriculum develops skills and knowledge progressively, enabling children to develop fundamental skills and key knowledge allowing them to be capable and assured in a range of sports and games. The children experience a range of curriculum topics through their learning journey here at Milverton centred around traditional sports but also the REAL PE scheme of work, which develops children’s physical literacy and learning behaviours through inclusive sessions. Our ambition is that every child develops skills and knowledge to enable them to be confident in sports but also in life beyond the classroom. 

Implementation 

• All children receive at least two hours of PE lessons each week.
• REAL PE is used to provide a coherent and progressive sequence of learning journey through their time at school. 
• PE sessions are also taught by specialist PE coaches to further provide sporting opportunities. 
• Through their time at school, children will learn to swim at a local pool, building up their water confidence and learning to swim proficiently. 
• Forest School sessions are planned in for each class during the year providing further opportunities for outdoor learning. 
• All classes take part in the Golden Mile during the week which boosts children’s health, focus and well-being. 
• Pathways to local sporting clubs are provided through assemblies, enrichment opportunities and peer-to-peer recommendations. 
• Sports Leaders are trained to develop their leadership skills but also provide further sporting opportunities during lunchtime clubs. 
• A range of after school sports clubs are offered including a targeted alternative sports club for identified children.