Physical Education

Intent

At Askern Littlemoor Infant School, our intent is to deliver a high-quality Physical Education curriculum that supports the development of the whole child and inspires a lifelong enjoyment of movement, health and active living. We provide all children with a broad and balanced range of physical experiences that develop fundamental movement skills, including agility, balance and coordination, whilst fostering confidence, resilience, teamwork and positive sporting attitudes.

Our curriculum is carefully sequenced and supported by the Get Set 4 PE scheme, ensuring children build skills progressively from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to Year 2, enabling pupils to develop competence, confidence and a deeper understanding of physical activity over time. Through engaging, inclusive and challenging lessons, children are encouraged to explore, practise and succeed within a safe and supportive environment.

We recognise the important role Physical Education plays in promoting both physical and mental wellbeing. Through regular physical activity, children develop self-esteem, resilience, concentration and positive relationships with others. We aim to nurture healthy habits from an early age, encouraging children to understand the importance of an active lifestyle and providing opportunities for every child to experience success.

We listen to our pupils and provide a wide range of opportunities both within lessons and through extracurricular activities. Through these experiences, children learn to celebrate and respect the achievements of others whilst taking pride in their own accomplishments.

Inclusion

At Askern Littlemoor Infant School, we believe that every child should be able to participate, enjoy and achieve in Physical Education. We are committed to ensuring that all pupils, regardless of ability, need or background, can access the curriculum and experience success.

Lessons are adapted appropriately to meet the needs of all learners, including pupils with SEND, ensuring barriers to participation are removed and every child is supported to make progress and develop confidence in their abilities.

Implementation

PE is taught twice weekly and follows a progressive curriculum that develops children's physical knowledge, skills and understanding over time.

In the Early Years Foundation Stage, children focus on developing core fundamental movement skills through play, exploration and structured physical activities. As they move into Key Stage 1, pupils build on these foundations through increasingly challenging activities and sport-specific skills.

To support the delivery of our curriculum, we use the Get Set 4 PE scheme of work. This provides a carefully sequenced and progressive framework that enables children to develop skills, knowledge and vocabulary across a broad range of physical activities. The scheme supports teachers in delivering high-quality PE lessons while ensuring consistency, progression and challenge for all learners.

Learning is organised into carefully planned units that are taught sequentially to ensure progression. Whilst units may be delivered in a flexible order throughout the year, our long-term planning ensures that key skills and concepts are revisited and built upon, enabling children to become increasingly confident and capable movers.

Our curriculum is enriched through our partnership with Leger Sport, providing children with opportunities to experience a range of activities including football, tag rugby, athletics, cricket, netball and dodgeball. We also offer a variety of extra-curricular clubs, including football, dance, gymnastics and cheerleading.

Throughout the year, pupils have opportunities to represent the school in festivals and competitions, allowing them to apply their skills, experience healthy competition and develop teamwork, resilience and sportsmanship.

Health and Wellbeing

Developing healthy minds is just as important as developing healthy bodies. We work in partnership with families to:

• Promote positive wellbeing
• Encourage healthy lifestyle choices
• Develop positive attitudes towards physical activity
• Build healthy habits that can last a lifetime
• Foster confidence, resilience and self-belief

Impact

By the time children leave Askern Littlemoor Infant School, they will:

• Have developed strong fundamental movement skills, including agility, balance and coordination
• Demonstrate confidence and enthusiasm when taking part in physical activity
• Understand the importance of keeping healthy and active
• Show respect, teamwork and positive sporting behaviour
• Celebrate their own achievements and the successes of others
• Demonstrate resilience when faced with challenges and a willingness to keep trying
• Be well prepared for the next stage of their PE journey as they move into Key Stage 2

PE Days 2026-2027:

• Dormice Class: Wednesday
• Squirrel Class: Thursday
• Rabbit Class: Tuesday
• Badger Class: Monday