Active Bodies, Healthy Minds and a Lifelong Love of Sport

At Winford Church of England Primary School, we believe that Physical Education (PE) and sport play an important role in helping every child lead a healthy, active and fulfilling life.

Our PE curriculum encourages children to develop physical skills, confidence, teamwork and resilience. We want children to experience the enjoyment of being active, discover activities they love and develop positive attitudes towards physical activity that will stay with them throughout their lives.

Our Christian vision, Together we Flourish, and our school values of Aspire, Belong and Care are reflected in our approach to PE and sport. We encourage children to challenge themselves, celebrate their achievements, work together and show respect for others.

Our PE Curriculum

At Winford, we use Get Set 4 PE to support the planning and delivery of our Physical Education curriculum.

Get Set 4 PE provides a progressive approach to developing physical skills, knowledge and understanding from Reception to Year 6.

Our curriculum offers children a broad range of experiences, including gymnastics, dance, games, athletics, fitness, swimming and outdoor adventurous activities.

Through PE, children learn to:

• Develop fundamental movement skills, including running, jumping, throwing, catching and balancing.

• Improve coordination, agility, strength and control.

• Apply skills and tactics in different games and sports.

• Develop confidence in gymnastics, dance and movement.

• Understand the importance of fitness and physical activity.

• Work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others.

• Demonstrate fairness, respect and good sportsmanship.

• Recognise personal progress and set goals for improvement.

• Develop water safety awareness and swimming skills.

• Enjoy being physically active and develop healthy habits.

We aim to ensure that every child experiences success in PE, whatever their starting point or sporting ability.

Developing the Whole Child Through PE

Our approach recognises that PE develops much more than physical skills.

Through Get Set 4 PE, children have opportunities to develop in four interconnected areas.

Physical Development

Children develop their movement skills, coordination, balance, agility and physical fitness.

They learn to perform movements with increasing control and accuracy, applying their skills in a range of physical activities.

Social Development

PE provides valuable opportunities for children to work together, communicate, cooperate and support one another.

Children learn the importance of teamwork, leadership, fairness and respecting others.

Emotional Development

Children develop confidence, resilience and perseverance through physical challenges.

They learn to manage success and disappointment, recognise their achievements and develop a positive attitude towards improvement.

Thinking Skills

Children learn to make decisions, solve problems and evaluate their performance.

They develop an understanding of rules, tactics and strategies, and learn how to adapt their approach to different challenges.

These skills support children's wider learning and personal development.

PE in Reception

In Reception, Physical Education supports children's development of fundamental movement skills and confidence in being active.

Through Get Set 4 PE, children experience:

• Introduction to PE.

• Fundamental movement skills.

• Gymnastics.

• Dance.

• Ball skills.

• Games.

• Land-based water safety.

• Outdoor learning and forest activities.

Children develop balance, coordination, spatial awareness and control through enjoyable, practical activities.

The emphasis is on developing confidence, exploring movement and establishing positive attitudes towards physical activity.

PE in Key Stage 1

In Years 1 and 2, children build on their early movement experiences and begin applying their skills in different activities.

Our curriculum includes:

• Fundamentals and ball skills.

• Gymnastics and dance.

• Fitness.

• Invasion games.

• Target games.

• Net and wall games.

• Striking and fielding games.

• Athletics.

• Land-based water safety.

• Outdoor learning and forest activities.

Children learn to move with increasing control, develop simple tactics, follow rules and work cooperatively with others.

They begin to understand how practice helps them improve and develop confidence in trying different activities.

PE in Key Stage 2

In Years 3 to 6, children develop increasingly sophisticated physical skills and apply them in a wide range of sports and activities.

Our curriculum includes:

Invasion Games

Children develop their skills and tactical understanding through sports including football, basketball, rugby, hockey, handball and netball.

They learn to attack, defend, create space, communicate and work effectively as part of a team.

Net and Wall Games

Through tennis, children develop racket skills, coordination, movement and tactical awareness.

They learn to control the ball, sustain rallies and make decisions during play.

Striking and Fielding Games

Through rounders, children develop throwing, catching, striking, fielding and teamwork skills.

They learn to apply rules and tactics in competitive situations.

Gymnastics and Dance

Children develop balance, strength, flexibility, control and creativity.

They learn to create, perform and evaluate sequences, developing confidence and precision in their movements.

Athletics and Fitness

Children develop running, jumping and throwing techniques alongside their understanding of fitness, stamina and personal improvement.

They learn to recognise their progress and understand the benefits of regular physical activity.

Outdoor Adventurous Activities

Children develop problem-solving, teamwork, communication and resilience through outdoor adventurous activities and challenges.

These experiences encourage children to work together, make decisions and develop confidence in unfamiliar situations.

Swimming and Water Safety

We recognise that swimming and water safety are essential life skills.

Our 2026–27 curriculum includes swimming lessons in Years 3 and 4, helping children develop confidence and competence in the water.

Our swimming provision supports the National Curriculum expectations that children should be taught to:

• Swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres.

• Use a range of strokes effectively.

• Perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations.

Alongside practical swimming lessons, land-based water safety is included across our curriculum from Reception to Year 6.

This helps children develop an age-appropriate understanding of risks around water and how to keep themselves and others safe.

We want children to develop the knowledge and confidence needed to make safe choices around swimming pools, rivers, lakes and the sea.

Outdoor Learning and Physical Development

Our outdoor environment is an important part of children's physical development at Winford.

Our 2026–27 PE curriculum includes outdoor learning and forest activities across every year group, providing opportunities for children to develop movement skills, confidence, teamwork and resilience in a natural environment.

Outdoor learning encourages children to:

• Develop balance, coordination and physical confidence.

• Work together and solve practical problems.

• Take appropriate risks in a supported environment.

• Develop resilience and independence.

• Enjoy being active outdoors.

• Appreciate and care for the natural environment.

Our woodland and outdoor spaces provide opportunities for children to experience the benefits of physical activity beyond traditional sports.

PE and Sport Beyond the Curriculum

Encouraging Participation, Enjoyment and Achievement

We want children to recognise that being active is not limited to their PE lessons.

Physical activity is an important part of school life, and we encourage children to participate in a wide range of sporting and active experiences.

Playtimes and Lunchtimes

Our outdoor spaces provide opportunities for children to be active, develop friendships and enjoy physical play.

Through games, outdoor equipment and active play, children develop important movement, cooperation and social skills.

We recognise that active play is particularly important in supporting children's physical and emotional wellbeing.

Sports Clubs and Extracurricular Opportunities

We work with Shine to provide sporting opportunities beyond the school curriculum.

Our extracurricular offer gives children opportunities to explore different sports, develop their interests and enjoy being active with others.

Information about current clubs and activities is shared with parents through our school communications.

Sporting Events and Competitions

Sporting events and competitions provide opportunities for children to represent their school, work as a team and celebrate their achievements.

We value participation, determination, improvement and sportsmanship alongside competitive success.

Our aim is for children to develop positive experiences of sport and feel proud of their efforts.

Healthy and Active Lifestyles

Physical Education contributes to our wider commitment to children's health and wellbeing.

Through PE, children learn about the importance of regular exercise and how physical activity supports their physical and mental health.

We encourage children to understand the benefits of:

• Regular movement and exercise.

• Developing strength, stamina and fitness.

• Spending time outdoors.

• Working and playing with others.

• Developing healthy routines.

• Finding activities that they enjoy.

We want children to recognise that being active can take many forms, from team sports and dance to walking, cycling, swimming and outdoor play.

Inclusion and Participation for All

We believe that every child should have opportunities to enjoy, participate and succeed in PE.

Teachers adapt activities to meet individual needs, ensuring that children can participate at an appropriate level while continuing to develop their skills.

This may include:

• Adapting equipment, activities and playing areas.

• Providing clear demonstrations and visual instructions.

• Breaking skills into manageable steps.

• Offering additional practice and support.

• Encouraging cooperative and non-competitive activities.

• Providing appropriate challenge for children ready to extend their skills.

We recognise and celebrate individual progress, effort and achievement.

Our aim is to help every child develop a positive relationship with physical activity and feel confident participating in sport.

Helping Children Know More and Remember More

Our PE curriculum is carefully sequenced through Get Set 4 PE, allowing children to build on their previous learning.

Fundamental movement skills are introduced in the early years and developed through increasingly challenging activities as children progress.

Children revisit important skills and apply them in different sports and physical contexts.

Teachers use modelling, practice, feedback and opportunities for reflection to help children improve.

We encourage children to recognise their own progress, explain how they can improve and apply their learning with increasing confidence and independence.

How Parents Can Support PE and Physical Activity at Home

Families play an important role in helping children develop positive attitudes towards physical activity.

There are many simple ways to encourage children to be active:

• Enjoy active time together – Walk, cycle, swim or play outdoors as a family.

• Explore different activities – Encourage children to discover sports and activities they enjoy.

• Practise simple skills – Throwing, catching, balancing and skipping can all help develop coordination.

• Encourage outdoor play – Make time for active play in parks, gardens and local green spaces.

• Celebrate effort – Recognise perseverance, teamwork and personal improvement.

• Talk about healthy habits – Help children understand how exercise, sleep and healthy eating support wellbeing.

• Be a positive role model – Show children that being active can be enjoyable at any age.

PE and Sport Premium

The Primary PE and Sport Premium provides additional funding to help schools make sustainable improvements to the quality of PE, sport and physical activity.

At Winford, we use this funding to support our commitment to providing high-quality physical education and opportunities for children to develop active, healthy lifestyles.

Information about our funding, priorities and impact is available on our Pupil Premium and PE and Sport Premium page.

Curriculum Information

Our PE curriculum follows the National Curriculum for England, supported by Get Set 4 PE.

Our 2026–27 curriculum overview shows the activities taught across Reception to Year 6, including the progression from fundamental movement skills to a wide range of sports, swimming, water safety and outdoor adventurous activities.

Year Group Curriculum Overviews

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Together we Flourish

Aspire • Belong • Care

Developing confidence, celebrating achievement and inspiring a lifelong love of physical activity.