What do we want our PE curriculum to achieve?

At St. Peters, we believe that Physical Education motivates and inspires individuals to develop and achieve our core value; ‘Profound Personal Development’. PE encourages children to participate and contribute to the school, life and local community by gaining a variety of skills to surpass their initial barriers and aspire to be responsible citizens of tomorrow.

Our PE curriculum works in conjunction with the key principles of our curriculum. We aim for children to ‘strive for life in all its fullness’ and we trust that each individual at St. Peters is given every opportunity in school so that they can take care of themselves in every way possible. We believe that physical education, experienced in a safe and supportive environment, is both vital and unique in its contribution to a pupil’s physical and emotion development, including physical and mental health.

St. Peters ensures that the aims of the national curriculum for physical education are focused within the curriculum framework. The national curriculum requires that pupils to build character and help embed values such as fairness and respect. St. Peters’ values of integrity; pride and aspiration are based upon building character and ambition to achieve profound personal development and therefore the successful building of character and confidence. Through providing positive experiences, a lifelong interest in physical activity is encouraged, as well as promoting positive attitudes towards a healthy lifestyle. This is heavily linked to our healthy eating scheme ‘Eat Better, Do Better’. We encourage our take care value in all aspects of a child’s development to support them with their health and fitness.

Why is PE important to us?

At St Peter’s, Physical Education (PE) is a vital part of our commitment to nurturing the whole child. We believe that an active lifestyle supports not only physical health but also mental well-being, confidence, and teamwork. Through PE, our children develop essential life skills such as resilience, leadership, and cooperation. Whether it’s in competitive sports or fun physical activities, we aim to instil a love of movement and healthy habits that last a lifetime.

How do we develop knowledge and skills in PE?

At St Peter’s, we develop knowledge and skills in PE through a carefully planned curriculum that balances practical activity with understanding. We ensure that the aims of the national curriculum for physical education are focused within the curriculum framework.

Students learn the rules, techniques, and strategies of a variety of sports and physical activities. Our teachers provide coaching and create supportive environments where students can practice, improve, and challenge themselves. We also encourage reflection on performance and teamwork, helping pupils to understand how their bodies work and how to stay healthy and active throughout their lives.

Children develop and build their knowledge and skills through the following categories of team sports:

• Invasion games
• Net games
• Fielding & striking games
• Target games 

How do we use assessment in PE?

At St Peter’s, assessment in PE helps us understand each student’s progress and strengths. Through regular observation, skill challenges, and personal reflections, teachers track how well pupils are developing their techniques, fitness, and teamwork. Assessment allows us to provide personalised feedback and set new goals, ensuring every child continues to improve and enjoys their PE journey.

How do we include and challenge all children in PE?

At St Peter’s, we are committed to ensuring that all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), are fully included, supported, and challenged in PE lessons. Our PE provision is designed to be inclusive, enabling every pupil to access physical activity in a way that is meaningful and enjoyable to them. Lessons are carefully planned and differentiated to meet a wide range of needs and abilities, with clear learning objectives, appropriate resources, and targeted adult support where necessary. Staff work closely with the SENDCo to ensure strategies and adaptations—such as modified equipment, tailored tasks, and visual supports—are in place to help all children succeed.

We believe that every child should have the opportunity to develop their physical skills, confidence, and teamwork regardless of ability. Children with SEND are actively encouraged to take part in all PE activities, and we aim to provide appropriate levels of challenge to ensure progress for every learner. Children have opportunities to succeed (and fail) to build resilience, independence and have the opportunity to try new sports and activities. Through inclusive teaching practices and a strong ethos of encouragement and respect, we create a PE environment where all pupils feel safe, valued, and motivated to do their best.