PE
The All Saints’ Way…
PE Curriculum Intent...
Discovering God, Learning Together and Achieving Our Best
At All Saints’ C of E Primary School, Physical Education is a vital and celebrated part of our curriculum. It is rooted in our core Christian values and underpinned by the principles of Discovering God, Learning Together, and Achieving Our Best. Our PE curriculum does more than support physical development—it inspires character, faith, and lifelong habits of health and wellbeing.
Discovering God
We believe that our bodies are a gift from God, and through PE, children learn to appreciate the wonder of creation in themselves and others. As they explore the capabilities and limitations of their own bodies, they develop a sense of awe, gratitude, and responsibility for their health. Children are encouraged to reflect on values such as perseverance, humility in victory, grace in defeat, and respect for all—recognising that each person is uniquely made in God’s image.
Learning Together
PE provides a powerful context for building community and fellowship. Whether learning new skills, collaborating in team games, or encouraging one another in competitive settings, our children experience the joy of shared success and mutual support. Through the SPIRIT of the Games values and our school's Christian ethos, children learn fairness, kindness, respect, and inclusivity—building positive relationships that extend far beyond the sports field.
Achieving Our Best
We believe that every child has the potential to shine. Our curriculum is inclusive, accessible, and ambitious—enabling all children, regardless of ability or SEND, to participate, progress, and celebrate their achievements. We aim to increase levels of wellbeing and fitness, build confidence, and promote a love of movement. Children are taught to set personal goals, develop resilience, and show courageous determination—especially when facing setbacks or learning new skills.
Our Curriculum Aims
In line with the national curriculum for PE, we aim to ensure that all pupils:
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develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities
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are physically active for sustained periods of time
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engage in competitive sports and activities
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lead healthy, active lives
In addition, at All Saints’, we further aim to:
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increase levels of physical and emotional wellbeing
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help children make lasting memories and experience the joy of team spirit and shared goals
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foster confident, resilient learners who rise to challenges and persevere through setbacks
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nurture cooperation and collaboration through effective teamwork
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develop strong values of respect, fair play, and equality
Our school values also guide the way we play, perform, and participate:
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Curiosity – to explore new sports, understand how the body works, and ask questions about health and performance
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Respect – for others on the field, including teammates, coaches, and opponents
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Kindness – in how we support others and include all participants, regardless of ability
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Courageous Determination – to face obstacles with resilience, especially when success isn’t immediate
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Joyfulness – in celebrating personal milestones, team victories, and the sheer delight of being active
Our Commitment to an Active Lifestyle
We aim to instil a love for physical activity that lasts a lifetime. Our high-quality PE curriculum is supported by a rich variety of opportunities:
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**Daily physical activity Day”
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Play Leaders and PE Ambassadors to promote activity at break and lunchtimes
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Sporting festivals and competitions for all pupils
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Creative exploration in dance, gymnastics, and problem-solving in team games
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Inclusive access to activities for children of all abilities and backgrounds
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Visits from inspiring athletes, including Olympians and Paralympians, who motivate children to dream big
We make the most of our grounds and extended day provision to ensure children engage in at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day, and we work closely with local clubs and community initiatives to broaden their sporting experiences.
At All Saints’, we believe that PE does more than develop physical skill—it shapes the whole child. By nurturing a love for sport, movement, and healthy living, our pupils grow in confidence, character, and faith—ready to take their place in the world with energy, purpose, and hope.
Implementation…
A rich curriculum is in place through the teaching of: dance, athletics, gymnastics, games, swimming and water safety and outdoor adventurous activities. We have 6 half term units covering; dance, gymnastics and games for all year groups to ensure breadth and balance. Through the National Curriculum and ‘Get Set 4 PE' scheme, our curriculum is carefully planned and sequenced to deliver high-quality teaching and learning opportunities that enables all children to develop their physical fitness along with their skills and knowledge.
We deliver 2 hours of curriculum lessons each week – one with our sports coach delivering a wide variety of outdoor games and one with the class teacher (Indoor Dance/ Gymnastics). Cross Curricular links are made where appropriate particularly in Dance and Gymnastics. Our experienced Sports Coach Mr. Granite, along with Mrs. Noble (clubs/ competitions co - ordinator) encourages all to participate, whether it be in; PE times, lunch time activities, clubs to foster talents, opportunities to encourage 'inactive' children or competitions to excel or feel part of a TEAM.
As part of the Stockport SHAPES School Games Partnership, we are able to participate in a wide range of competitions for our pupils against other schools, festivals, CPD for staff and leadership opportunities for our pupils. Pupils are given opportunities to compete with and against their peers (Intra competitions) and those with other local schools and across Stockport and Manchester (inter competitions).
We provide children with inclusive, engaging and challenging PE lessons, where each child is stretched to reach their full potential and adaptations made to support those with additional needs. We follow the STEP model to differentiate - SPACE, TASK, EQUIPMENT and PEOPLE so all can access lessons successfully. In addition, we are keen to further challenge our sporting stars working at Greater Depth in this subject.
In EYFS, emphasis is placed upon ‘Physical Development’ as a prime area of the EYFS framework, developing fundamental movement skills- pupil’s agility, balance and coordination linked to gross and fine motor skills as part of the two Early Learning Goals. EYFS leaders are trained as Physical Development Champions and Fundamental EYFS skills to help children be ready for their next steps. There is a strong passion for ensuring that children have opportunities to develop their Physical Development skills. After mastering fundamental movement, children in KS1 develop skills, then have the opportunity to apply these skills in games and performances in KS2. We have created a progressive curriculum allowing pupils to build a deep and thorough understanding of various sports with a broad range of techniques, skills, ideas and tactics as they move through KS2. Children are given the opportunity to return to key sporting games to check their retention and build on their existing knowledge and skills. This is particularly important at the start and end of units focusing on transferable skills between different sports.
In addition, pupils in Year 3- 6 attend swimming lessons at a local pool (Stockport Grand Central) for a 10 week block per year in KS2, to ensure that they can swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres. Pupils in Year 6 participate in Bikeability sessions, to ensure they can cycle confidently safely and competently, in readiness for High School. As well, we encourage Active Lessons across the curriculum as well as offer outdoor Forest School experience Days with an outside provider to support with Mental Health, Wellbeing and children having extended periods outdoor being active. Year 4 and 6 attend an annual residential trip in which they undertake a series of Outdoor Adventurous Activities that are both physical and mentally challenging and encourage further team building.
Health and Safety in PE is taken seriously ensuring no jewellery/ earrings are worn for safety and that hair is tied back. Appropriate footwear is checked and promoted with children and families for safety too. In addition, an annual audit of resources and equipment is carried out for safety. All PE events attended have a thorough risk assessment.
Impact…
There is a real buzz and enthusiasm with children at All Saints’ for PE that we are especially proud of. Pupil voice for PE is strong (99% enjoy PE from our KS2 survey) with many quoting that PE is fun! Motivation is high to compete and play for our school teams in sporting events. Many of our children in addition have joined other local clubs outside of school, having found talents in various sports from cricket, dance, golf to cheerleading from their sessions in school.
Our curriculum aims to improve the wellbeing and fitness of all pupils as well as developing the underpinning values and disciplines PE promotes, such as responsibility over their own health, working as part of a team, and learning how to communicate well. We intend that the impact of our curriculum is therefore to motivate our pupils to utilise these underpinning skills as transferable skills into the classroom and beyond in order to live happy and healthy lives now and in the future.
PE will encourage a lifelong participation in regular movement that they enjoy, equipping them with the understanding of the positive nature of physical activity on their holistic development- body, mind and spirituality. We hope to empower every child through PE in our school to:
- Improve concentration and focus
- Relieve stress and anxiety
- Improve teamwork and leadership skills
- Reduce childhood obesity and have healthier bodies
- Improve self- discipline and self- control
- Develop their confidence
- Develop physically, emotionally and socially
- Be physically literate
- Have a lifelong participation in physical activity
