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Nurture, Cherish, Succeed

Nurture, Cherish, Succeed

  1. About Us
  2. Curriculum
  3. Physical Education
  4. PE in KS1 and KS2

 

Key Stage 1 (Y1 and Y2) - All pupils are taught to...

  • Master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching
  • Developing agility, balance and coordination and applying these to a range of different activities
  • Take part in team games and being introduced to simple tactics such as attacking and defending
  • Perform dance using simple movements and patterns

 

 

Key Stage 2 - All pupils are taught to...

  • Use running, jumping, throwing and catching in a variety of different scenarios
  • Play competitive games and apply tactical principles such as attacking and defending
  • Develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance
  • Perform dance using a range of movements and patterns
  • Take part in outdoor/challenging activities both individually and in teams 

Swimming and Water Safety - All Year 4/5 pupils are taught to...

  • Swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25m
  • Use a range of strokes effectively e.g. front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly)
  • Perform safe self-rescue in different water based scenarios

It is compulsory for Year 5 and Year 4 children to attend 10 Swimming sessions weekly in order to achieve their National Curriculum badge. Swimming lessons to be provided by teaching staff and Qualitas coaches.

Click here to see the 2025 - 2026 curriculum overview for PE

 

Updated July 2025