Physical Education at St Peters Cross Keys C of E Academy

We believe that Physical Education (PE) plays a vital role in the holistic development of every child. Our PE curriculum is designed to nurture a love of sport and physical activity, inspiring all children to flourish and grow in confidence, resilience, and skill. Rooted in our vision of love, hope, and community, our approach to PE supports children in becoming healthy, active, and successful members of society.

Our PE Curriculum Intent

Our PE curriculum aims to inspire every child to be active and determined to learn new skills while building on prior knowledge. We provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where children can succeed in a wide range of physical activities. Reflecting our core values of Community, Hope, Wisdom, Peace, Dignity, and Joy, we encourage children to:

• Develop teamwork, leadership, and social skills.
• Embrace fair play and healthy competition, whether competing against themselves or others.
• Build confidence in physical activity regardless of their starting ability or physical needs.
• Understand the importance of physical health and emotional wellbeing.

We integrate PE with our Science and PSHE lessons to teach children about the vital role of physical activity and nutrition in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, promoting lifelong habits that support both body and mind.

How We Implement PE

Our curriculum has been designed to ensure that there is a clear, progressive development of skills and knowledge from year to year. Children participate in two PE lessons weekly, exploring a wide variety of activities including:

• Athletics
• Ball skills
• Dance
• Fitness and fundamentals
• Gymnastics
• Invasion games
• Net and wall games
• Striking and fielding

In Key Stage 2, children receive swimming lessons led by qualified instructors, focusing on developing confidence, competence, and proficiency to swim at least 25 metres. We also offer a range of after-school sports clubs to enrich the curriculum and provide additional opportunities for children to develop their skills, build friendships, and enjoy physical activity beyond the school day.

To ensure accessibility and inclusivity, we adapt equipment and teaching approaches to meet the needs of all children, including those with SEND and physical impairments. This ensures every child can experience success, build resilience, and feel valued within our school community.

What Children Will Gain from PE at St Peters Cross Keys

By engaging in our PE curriculum, children will:

• Enjoy their learning and set high expectations for themselves.
• Develop new motor skills and master key physical activities.
• Gain understanding of a wide range of sports and fitness activities.
• Learn the importance of maintaining physical and mental health.
• Demonstrate good sportsmanship and encourage others.
• Work collaboratively and independently.
• Use PE-specific vocabulary confidently.
• Handle sports equipment competently and safely.
• Take responsibility for their own health and fitness.
• Reflect on their progress and set personal goals.
• Participate in competitive and non-competitive sporting events.

Our teaching approach ensures that children experience purposeful practice and receive clear, positive feedback, helping them build confidence and competence at a pace suited to their individual needs.

Our Physical Education Wider Offer

We have a wide a rich offer of additional sports clubs which children can engage in throughout the academic year. We routinely take part in sports matches with other schools where we have recently won the Helen Mumby Shield with our girls football team and came 2nd in Nottingham County Cricket. Please see the list below for more detail on the clubs that we offer:

• Netball
• Football (Boys and Girls)
• Tag Rugby
• Hockey 
• Darts
• Chess
• Cricket (Girls and Boys)
• Athletics