Intent

At Grafton Primary School, our PE curriculum aims to foster a love of exercise and healthy living while also developing a wide range of PE skills. We aim to provide excellent physical education and school sport that leads to life-long participation.  Our broad and balanced PE curriculum, provides all children with the opportunities to develop the fundamental skills and competence needed to excel in a wide range of physical activities.

We follow the Complete PE scheme for our PE teaching throughout the school.

REAL Curriculum Links

Our REAL PE curriculum is: 

R: relevant, research-based, reflective

Our PE curriculum develops:

• the fundamental skills of movement, balance, coordination and agility
• knowledge of how physical activity contributes to health, fitness and wellbeing
• opportunities for pupils to reflect on their performance and set personal goals for improvement.
  
  

E: Engaging, Enquiry-Led

Our PE curriculum:

• motivates pupils through a wide range of sports, games and creative physical activities
• encourages teamwork, cooperation and fair-play through active learning and problem-solving challenges
• provides progressive, inclusive lessons that build on prior learning and develop confidence.
  
  

A: Aspirational, Achievement for All

Our PE curriculum develops:

• confidence to take part in competitive and non-competitive physical activities
• opportunities to meet athletes and professionals working in sport
• opportunities for every child to achieve personal success and recognise the success of others.
  
  

L: For a Life-long Love of Learning

Our PE curriculum:

• inspires enjoyment of physical activity and a commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle
• develops an understanding of how to keep healthy and safe, including developing water safety and swimming skills
• nurtures positive attitudes, resilience and a love of movement that lasts a lifetime.
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The Complete PE scheme introduces pupils to a wide range of traditional and emerging sports, including opportunities for disability sport.  Children have PE lessons twice a week.