PE Curriculum

Intent

At Marlborough Road Academy, the PE curriculum is designed to develop pupils’ physical competence alongside an understanding of the importance of leading a healthy, active lifestyle. Through modelling, practise and application, pupils develop and refine skills across a range of disciplines, including games, dance, gymnastics, fitness, and outdoor and adventurous activities.

We ensure clear progression and cohesion in learning from Nursery to Year 6, preparing pupils for Key Stage 3 and beyond.

We use the Rising Stars’ Champions Curriculum.
Our curriculum aims to ensure that all pupils:

• Develop competence and confidence across a broad range of physical activities.

• Are physically active for sustained periods of time.

• Engage in competitive sports and activities.

• Understand how to lead healthy, active lives.

We foster a positive attitude towards PE, where pupils show enthusiasm,participatefully and make informed choices about engaging in physical activity, including extracurricular sport. The curriculum is progressive, with knowledge and skills building year on year towards clearly defined end points and lifelong healthy habits.

Implmentation

Our PE curriculum is inclusive, varied and progressively planned, ensuring that skills are revisited and developed over time. It meets the requirements of the National Curriculum.

Pupils receive two PE lessons each week. We use the Champions curriculum, which is structured through vertical strands from EYFS to Year 6, with clearly sequenced knowledge and skills to support a mastery approach.

Across the school:

• Learning is carefully sequenced to build on prior knowledge and skills.

• Lessons provide opportunities for modelling,practiseand application.

• Activities are adapted to ensure all pupils are challenged and able to succeed.

The curriculum is enhanced through:

• After-school clubs and lunchtime activities.

• Participation in local competitions and tournaments, strengthening links with the wider community.

Swimming is a keycomponentof the curriculum. All Year 4 pupils attend swimming lessons across the year, where they:

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

• Use a range of strokes effectively.

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

Impact

Our PE curriculum is well sequenced and progressive, ensuring pupils build knowledge and skills from EYFS through to Key Stage 2 and are well prepared for Key Stage 3.

As a result, pupils:

• Demonstrate improved physical competence and confidence.

• Show positive attitudes towards physical activity and sport.

• Understand the importance ofmaintaininga healthy lifestyle.

Impact is measured through:

• Ongoing formative assessment within lessons, informing responsive teaching.

• Observations of skill development and application over time.

• Pupil voice,demonstratingunderstanding and enjoyment of PE.

Adaptations, including scaffolding, adult support and peer coaching, ensure all pupils are both supported and challenged. Pupils who keep up with the curriculum are makinggood progressanddemonstrateincreasing independence andproficiencyin physical activity.