At Paddox Primary School, we aim to provide a rich, engaging and inclusive PE curriculum that inspires every child to enjoy being active and develop a lifelong positive attitude towards health, fitness and physical activity. We believe that high quality physical education plays an important role in supporting children’s physical, social and emotional development, building confidence, resilience, concentration and self-esteem.
Our PE curriculum provides children with opportunities to be creative, competitive and collaborative, developing their skills and confidence across a wide range of sporting and physical activities. Through PE, we aim to develop not only physical skills, but also the attitudes and behaviours that will support children throughout their lives. Our PE curriculum is closely aligned with the DREAM values that underpin life at Paddox – Determination, Respect, Empathy, Aspiration and being Mindful. These values are naturally developed through children’s experiences of teamwork, competition, challenge and success, helping them to become confident, respectful and resilient individuals.
We use the ‘Complete PE’ scheme to support the delivery of a progressive and engaging curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum. The scheme provides a clear structure for the development of skills and knowledge across the school, while allowing teachers the flexibility to adapt learning to meet the needs of their pupils. Children have regular opportunities to practise, consolidate and apply their skills in different contexts, building confidence and competence as they progress through the school.
We believe that physical activity should be an important part of every child’s school experience. Alongside PE lessons twice a week, children also benefit from swimming, lunchtime sporting opportunities, clubs, competitions and enrichment activities, ensuring that they have regular opportunities to be active and develop an understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
Above all, we want every child at Paddox to enjoy being active, believe in themselves and feel proud of what they can achieve. We aim to inspire a love of sport and physical activity that extends beyond primary school, equipping our pupils with the skills, confidence and positive attitudes needed to lead happy, healthy and active lives.
PE Roadmap