PE

“Exercise is the key not only to physical health but to peace of mind.”

Nelson Mandela

We aim to provide a high quality PE and school sports curriculum in a safe and inclusive environment. This is underpinned by the 3 interconnected pillars of progressive motor competencies; rules, strategies and tactics; healthy participation. Children are supported to succeed and be confident taking part in a range of physical activities, individually or as a team.

• At two hours of high quality teaching of Physical Education is delivered to every child, each week.
• Part of our curriculum is delivered by a PE specialist and supported by specialist sports coaches – who are employed through Total Sports or by the school.
• A carefully planned CPD programme is in place to ensure teachers are skilled and equipped to deliver a high quality, sequenced and progressive PE curriculum, which is adapted to suit the needs of all pupils.
• Further activity which allows our pupils to access at least 60 minutes of activity every day is promoted with a range of extra opportunities embedded into  the curriculum, e.g. Active maths and English, Commando Joe’s missions and Kobocca brain breaks. 
• We follow the REAL PE scheme – for sequenced progression and continuity in all PE lessons – this session is currently taught by specialist sports coaches or class teachers.
• The strands within REAL PE include REAL Gym, REAL Dance, REAL PE, FUNdamental multi-skills and REAL Dance. The scheme supports the 3 pillars of progression through the development of movement, agility, balance and coordination and we use extra activities to supplement this scheme as necessary to ensure inclusivity. Adaptive practice and scaffolded support is embedded throughout each session. 
• Swimming and water safety is taught in Year 4. Where children have not reached the required competencies, we fund an extra group, during the summer term of Year 6.  
• School Sport is well resourced through our programme of clubs, before, during and after school.
• We enter multiple teams into local events run by The York Sports Partnership. Pathfinder Sports Offer or Total Sports and into the local girls, boys and inclusive football leagues. We ensure that they are ready for competition.  Additional sessions are held, where relevant, to reinforce learning and ensure children are confident to compete.
• Further physical activity is encouraged through active play, led by midday supervisors, teachers, teaching assistants and trained young sports leaders. We offer a wide range of equipment in specifically zoned areas to enrich ‘play’ and maximise opportunities to promote activity

We achieve high outcomes in school sport, with multiple entries into the high level achievement particularly in the boys and girls football leagues and we have had multiple successes representing York at national level. Our children are well prepared for their future sporting journeys, and we maximise opportunities for developing self-confidence so that they can continue their sporting aspirations into healthy, active, adult lives. We engage regularly with external sports providers in our local areas to ensure that children are given the opportunity to engage in sports beyond those the school can offer. We respond to pupil voice and actively and inclusively draw children into areas of indicated interest, extra-curricular sessions or competition. We also ensure that sporting talent within our pupils is identified and that avenues are explored to support them.

PE Long Term Plan

At Huntington Primary Academy we want to encourage every child to be healthy and active and foster a love of sport and physical activity for life.

We understand that children have different skills, talents, background experiences and interests and we want to help families find the right activity for their children. We have collated information about a umber of local clubs which may be of use when you are looking for a particular sport/activity for your child: Club Links