Intent

In PE at Lambton we aim to enable children to develop positive attitudes through experiences and allow children to develop fundamental skills and physical literacy for life. We  believe that physical education, experienced in a safe and supportive environment, is vital and unique in its contribution to a pupil’s physical and emotional development and health. The physical education curriculum aims to provide for pupils’ increasing self- confidence through an ability to manage themselves successfully in a variety of situations. A balance of individual, team, co-operative and competitive activities aims to cater for individual pupil’s needs and abilities. The long term plan sets out the PE units which are to be taught throughout the year and ensures that the requirements of the National Curriculum are fully met. 

National Curriculum 

'A high-quality physical education curriculum inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically-demanding activities. It should provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect.'

Implementation

At Lambton we use the Real PE scheme of work alongside the Durham PE planning to implement our intent. The Real PE scheme of work is based on progressive learning objectives which, combined with varied and flexible teaching styles, endeavour to provide appropriate, stimulating, challenging and enjoyable learning situations for all pupils. The scheme aims to promote an understanding of the many benefits of exercise, through a balanced range of relevant activities. Physical education is considered as a vehicle to facilitate access to learning behaviours (personal, social, creative, cognitive, physical, health and fitness) that can be applied in all subjects rather than exclusively with the acquisition of motor skills and techniques. Alongside Real PE we plan using the Durham scheme for specific sports in KS2.

Extra-curricular Activities

We encourage participation in a wide range of our extra-curricular activities. Two sports clubs are run daily after school and we also have a daily active Breakfast club. The school runs several sporting teams and extra-curricular activities. Pupils also take part in local cluster festivals and other events involving children from other schools. We also hold a variety of intra-house events where children compete in a wide variety of sports.

Active Breaks, Break Times and Lunchtimes

A range of engaging, creative and exciting activities take place during break time and lunch time. Each day children also have active breaks in between lessons. These 3-5-minute breaks as well as activities at lunch time and break time ensure that every child is active for 30 minutes daily.

Young Leaders

Children have developed their own Lambton Gym, which has been run by the pupils for several years now. Children work as young leaders and engage younger children in lunchtime clubs encouraging more children to be active. The school has a School Sport Organizing Committee (SSOC) and a sport club for girls (Girls' Club). These clubs are organized and run by pupils. Young leaders are eligible to be considered for our in-house sport leader award. (Lambton Active Leader Award).

Competitions

In school we have four house teams.  These teams compete in a variety of inter-house sports competitions.  We also have School Games activities and competitions.  In addition to this we take part in Oxclose cluster festivals. Our end of year Sports Day is a celebration of sport at Lambton.

Impact

We use individual assessments to track children’s progress in PE.  We ensure that the PE curriculum is progressive.  This allows children to develop fundamental skills and apply them to a variety of sports and activities.  All children are given the opportunity to achieve their personal best.  Children understand how to lead a healthy lifestyle and the importance of exercise. They understand the importance and value of fair play and being a good sportsperson.

We use pupil voice to prove the impact of what we are doing in PE.