PE

Pinner Wood School recognises the value of Physical Education (P.E). We fully adhere to the aims of the national curriculum for physical education to ensure that all pupils:

• develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities
• are physically active for sustained periods of time
• engage in competitive sports and activities
• lead healthy, active lives

How is PE taught at Pinner Wood?

P.E. is taught at Pinner Wood School as an area of learning in its own right, as well as being integrated where possible with other curriculum areas e.g. an active register or active maths.

All children access two PE sessions per week as well as additional activity sessions such as The Pinner Wood Trailblazers (the daily mile) and Wake up and Shake up sessions. 

The key knowledge and skills of each topic are mapped across each year group. This ensures that children develop their knowledge of games, dance and gymnastics and (from KS2) athletics and outdoor and adventurous activity progressively. The skills in these areas are also therefore developed systematically, with the programme of study for each year group building on previous learning and preparing for subsequent years. We use Complete Pe to develop skills as children progress through school. 

We teach lessons so that children:

• develop fundamental movement skills, become increasingly competent and confident and access a broad range of opportunities to extend their agility, balance and coordination, individually and with others.
• engage in competitive (both against self and against others) and co-operative physical activities, in a range of increasingly challenging situations
• apply and develop a broad range of skills, learning how to use them in different ways and to link them to make actions and sequences of movement
• enjoy communicating, collaborating and competing with each other
• develop an understanding of how to improve in different physical activities and sports and learn how to evaluate and recognise their own success

Lessons are planned to utilise cross curricular links, as well as the context of the school (including school and local grounds and access to facilities and community role models, such as sports coaches, with specialist skills). The varied curriculum is designed to enable all children to enjoy physical activity and to experience success in sport. An extensive extra-curricular provision also provides further challenge and access to a range of physical activity. All children have the opportunity to participate in PE at their own level of development, with teachers ensuring that lessons cater for individual needs.

As well as securing and building on a range of skills, children develop knowledge of the basic rules of a range of games and activities. They experience positive competition and a strong focus is placed on developing good sporting attitudes.

Children have the opportunity to take part in extra – curricular sports clubs and represent the school in sporting competitions such as football, netball, swimming, rugby, cricket and gymnastics.

Children learn in a safe environment and leave with the foundation for a lifelong love of physical activity, being physically active and leading healthy lifestyle.

A year of sport (2023 - 2024)

• Football: Our teams excelled, showcasing talent and sportsmanship in inter-school competitions, leading to memorable victories.
• Athletics: We took part in Harrow Athletics tournament. Joline's selection for the Harrow Select team in the Vortex Howler event was a highlight.
• Gymnastics: Luna and Hari shone, securing 2nd and 3rd places in the KS1 competition. Year 3 and 4 teams finished 3rd out of 10 schools, demonstrating 
  teamwork and perseverance.
• Netball and Rugby: Both teams showed significant improvement, highlighting dedication and understanding of teamwork and strategy.
• Running - the club have enjoyed running in our weekly club. They were fortunate enough to take part in London Mini Marathon and Harrow Cross Country events.
• New clubs: volleyball, flag NFL football, and pickleball, met with great enthusiasm and broadening student participation in sports.
• Dance: The dance programme offered a creative outlet and culminated in a successful showcase at the summer fair, celebrated by the entire school community.
• Teaching of PE: The Complete PE scheme provided a comprehensive curriculum, ensuring all students could enjoy and succeed in physical education.
  
  

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