At Meriden CE Primary School, Physical Education plays a vital role in developing healthy, active and confident children who are equipped with the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to lead physically active lives. Rooted in respect—for God, for our environment, for others and for ourselves—our PE curriculum reflects our six core values of kindness, ambition, determination, pride, teamwork and responsibility. 

We aim to develop pupils’ competence in agility, balance and coordination and enable them to excel in a broad range of physical activities and competitive sports. Through high-quality PE, children learn the importance of working collaboratively, demonstrating resilience, showing respect and striving to achieve their personal best. We actively promote both our school values and the School Games values of determination, passion, respect, honesty, self-belief and teamwork, helping pupils to develop positive attitudes that extend beyond sport and into everyday life. 

Our curriculum provides opportunities for all children to experience success, develop confidence and build a lifelong understanding of the importance of physical activity, health and well-being. We believe that every child should have the opportunity to succeed and enjoy physical activity, regardless of their starting point, ability or background. Our PE curriculum is fully inclusive and provides appropriate challenge and support so that all pupils can participate, make progress and experience success. We celebrate individual achievement and encourage children to develop confidence, self-belief and a positive attitude towards physical activity. We aspire for every child to leave our school with a love of physical activity and the motivation to make healthy choices throughout their lives.

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Physical Education is delivered through a broad, balanced and progressive curriculum that develops fundamental movement skills, physical competence and sporting knowledge. All pupils in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 receive a minimum of two hours of high-quality PE each week. Teachers adapt learning to meet the needs of all pupils, ensuring that activities are accessible, engaging and appropriately challenging. Through careful planning, differentiated support and opportunities for personal achievement, every child is encouraged to participate fully and develop confidence in their physical abilities. Assessment is used to identify next steps and celebrate progress, ensuring all children can achieve success and develop a lifelong enjoyment of being active 

Across the school, children participate in a wide range of physical activities, including games, athletics, dance, gymnastics, outdoor and adventurous activities, and competitive sport. Lessons are carefully sequenced to build skills and knowledge over time, enabling pupils to develop confidence, resilience and a sense of achievement. Children are encouraged to challenge themselves, work collaboratively and reflect on their performance, demonstrating both the school’s core values and the School Games values in their learning. 

We enrich our curriculum through participation in School Games events, inter-school competitions, festivals and sporting experiences that provide opportunities for all pupils to represent the school, develop leadership skills and celebrate success. Active Play Heroes and lunchtime sports activities encourage children to remain physically active throughout the school day. 

A wide variety of extra-curricular sports clubs are available before and after school, further promoting participation, enjoyment and skill development. Where specialist coaches or external organisations are used, they are appropriately qualified, vetted and work alongside school staff to enhance the quality of provision. 

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The impact of our PE curriculum is that children develop the physical skills, confidence and motivation needed to participate successfully in a range of physical activities and sports. Pupils demonstrate increasing competence in agility, balance, coordination and teamwork, while developing resilience, determination and self-belief when faced with new challenges. All pupils, regardless of their starting points, make progress in their physical development and feel valued, included and successful within PE and sporting activities. 

 

Children understand the importance of leading healthy, active lifestyles and recognise the positive impact that physical activity has on both physical and mental well-being. They show respect for themselves, others and the environment, and embody our school values of kindness, ambition, determination, pride, teamwork and responsibility in both competitive and non-competitive settings. 

Through participation in lessons, clubs, leadership opportunities and competitions, pupils leave our school as confident, respectful and enthusiastic learners who value physical activity and are equipped with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to remain active throughout their lives. 

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