Physical Education Statement

‘With joyful hearts, we love, learn and praise as the family of God’

Intent

At Sacred Heart, our intent for Physical Education is to develop the knowledge, skills and motivation that enable every child to lead active, healthy and happy lives. We follow the Get Set 4 PE scheme to ensure a high-quality, ambitious and progressive curriculum which promotes physical literacy and a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.

We want all children to experience a wide range of sports and activities, encouraging them to make positive choices for their physical and mental well-being. Physical Education at Sacred Heart promotes teamwork, communication, problem solving and leadership, supporting children to build resilience and self-esteem in a safe environment. Through competition, we teach our children how to celebrate success, learn from challenges, and demonstrate fairness and respect.

Creativity is nurtured across the curriculum and especially through dance, where children are given the confidence to explore movement and express their individuality. Rooted in our mission statement, we ensure cooperation, kindness, equity of play and sportsmanship are embedded as values for life.

‘Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.’ Michael Jordan

Implementation

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PE at Sacred Heart is taught by class teachers, PE specialists, and qualified sports coaches, ensuring high-quality learning for all children. Children are encouraged to be active throughout the day during lessons, clubs, outdoor learning, playtimes, and special events.

Our curriculum follows Get Set 4 PE, providing structured, progressive learning from EYFS to Year 6. Lessons focus on developing fundamental movement skills, teamwork, communication, confidence, resilience, and healthy competition. Assessment within the scheme helps teachers identify strengths, plan next steps, and ensure children are appropriately challenged and supported.

Through our provision, children can flourish in sports they enjoy or show a particular aptitude for. Children with additional needs receive appropriate support, enabling full participation and success. They develop skills in agility, balance, coordination, and fitness, participating in individual, group, and team activities using age-appropriate equipment. During Key Stage 2, children also take part in structured swimming sessions to develop water confidence and essential lifesaving skills.

Impact

P.E. at Sacred Heart aims to ensure every child:

Develops physical literacy that supports lifelong participation in sport and activity
Understands the importance of health, fitness and emotional well-being
Demonstrates respect, resilience, teamwork and good sportsmanship
Has the confidence to enjoy physical challenges and competitive opportunities

Progress is monitored using the Get Set 4 PE assessment tools alongside the 5 Key Indicators of the School Games. Achieving and maintaining the School Games Mark reflects our commitment to providing high-quality PE and sporting opportunities for all.

Our children leave Sacred Heart equipped with the skills, values and enthusiasm to lead healthy, active lives and to enjoy competition as part of personal growth.

Staying Active at Home

Keeping fit and healthy is so important for our bodies and our minds! We’ve put together a selection of fun PE activities that children can try at home, from simple exercises to creative challenges that everyone can join in with. These resources are designed to help pupils stay active, build confidence, and enjoy moving every day.

Take a look at Active Families on Get Set 4 PE for even more great ideas! Click Here