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What does Physical Education look like at Highweek?
Intent, implementation and Impact of PE
🎯 Intent (Our Purpose s Beliefs)
At Highweek Primary School, we are committed to providing all pupils with the opportunity to experience and appreciate the power of sport and physical activity. Our belief is that encouraging children to be active from an early age helps them develop the physical, mental, and emotional skills needed for a healthy, successful life.
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We aim to foster healthy, confident, and active children who are equipped to thrive in both sport and the wider aspects of life.
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Our intention is to promote a long-term love of physical activity, which supports physical development, mental wellbeing, resilience, and social interaction.
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We want to encourage children to persevere in physical activity, reinforcing the importance of being active in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and preparing for success in secondary school and beyond.
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🔧 Implement (Our Approach s Actions)
To make our intentions a reality, we carefully implement a structured and inclusive approach to physical education (PE) across the school. We ensure that every child has the opportunity to develop fundamental skills, enjoy sports, and build confidence.
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Our approach includes:
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A progressive PE curriculum, underpinned by the GetSet4PE scheme of work, which ensures consistency and progression across year groups. This is further enhanced by our collaboration with the Dartmoor School Sport Partnership (DSSP), which supports curriculum development, competitions, inclusive events, and access to specialist coaching.
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Regular teacher training and impact days to ensure staff remain up-to-date with best practices in PE teaching and learning.
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Active lunchtimes with well-organised activities that encourage physical activity and promote teamwork and inclusion.
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Use of expert coaches and specialist teachers to provide high-quality PE lessons, offering varied sports and activities to suit all abilities.
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Growth Mindset embedded within PE lessons, encouraging pupils to take on challenges, persevere, and see mistakes as opportunities to learn.
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Playleaders and Meal Time Assistants (MTAs) working collaboratively to lead lunchtime games, creating an inclusive and supportive environment where children can enjoy physical activity in a safe and social space.
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Swimming lessons for all KS2 children, aiming for all pupils to achieve the national standard of swimming 25 metres unaided by Year 6, along with self- rescue skills.
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A range of after-school clubs, inclusive sporting festivals, and local tournaments, catering for both competitive and non-competitive interests.
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🌟 Impact (Our Outcomes s Results)
Through our progressive PE curriculum and inclusive approach, we aim for the following outcomes:
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Pupils are active and engaged in physical activity, which positively impacts their learning in the classroom, helping to improve focus, concentration, and mental wellbeing.
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Children develop essential life skills, such as teamwork, resilience, and leadership, through participation in both competitive and non-competitive sports.
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Highweek pupils understand the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle, which becomes ingrained as part of their personal development.
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Pupils participate in local events at both local and county level, showcasing their skills, effort, and sportsmanship. Achievements are celebrated in assemblies and school events, recognising both team and individual accomplishments.
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By Year 6, all pupils will have acquired the necessary skills to swim at least 25 metres unaided and have learned important life-saving self-rescue techniques.
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The PE programme contributes to better learners, with children developing perseverance, resilience, and a growth mindset that they carry into all areas of their education.​
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Our goal is to ensure that by the time pupils leave Highweek Primary School, they are confident, active individuals who appreciate the value of physical activity and have the skills to engage in a lifelong pursuit of health and fitness.
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