Impact 

At Burleyfields Primary School, children develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to lead healthy, active lives during primary school and beyond. 

Children improve their physical competence, understand the benefits of exercise and learn to work cooperatively and compete fairly. Through a varied programme, they discover activities they enjoy and develop the confidence to take part. 

PE, clubs and sporting opportunities help children build resilience, celebrate achievement and access activities within the wider community. 

Intent 

Our PE curriculum aims to motivate and inspire children to enjoy physical activity and develop a positive approach to health and wellbeing. 

At Burleyfields Primary School, children build fundamental movement skills and apply them across a range of activities. We want children to develop confidence, coordination and control, alongside teamwork, perseverance and respect for others. 

Through lessons, sporting clubs, competitions and challenges, we aim to give every child opportunities to experience success and recognise their own progress. 

Implementation 

PE lessons build progressively on the knowledge and skills developed in previous years. Shared concepts connect learning across different sports and activities, helping children apply familiar skills in new situations. 

Teachers explicitly model techniques and provide time for children to practise, receive feedback and improve. Activities develop individual skills alongside cooperation, tactical understanding and participation in games. 

All children have access to swimming lessons before leaving Year 6, supporting them to work towards the National Curriculum swimming and water safety outcomes, including swimming at least 25 metres. 

Sports premium funding supports improvements to PE and sporting opportunities. Staff development includes observing high-quality teaching, working alongside specialists and receiving feedback to strengthen practice. 

Inclusion 

At Burleyfields Primary School, every child is supported to participate meaningfully in PE, including children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). 

Teachers adapt equipment, space, rules and levels of challenge to meet individual needs. Clear demonstrations, manageable steps and additional practice help children develop confidence and physical skills. 

A range of activities and opportunities enables children to experience success, with progress recognised through effort, developing competence, teamwork and personal achievement.