At Churcham Primary School, Physical Education plays a vital role in supporting pupils’ physical health, mental wellbeing and personal development. Through a rich, inclusive and progressive curriculum, pupils build physical competence, confidence and resilience while developing essential social skills such as cooperation, empathy and teamwork.
PE at Churcham is not just about physical activity — it is about nurturing confident, motivated and socially responsible young people who enjoy being active and understand the importance of leading healthy lives.
Our PE curriculum, built around the GetSet4PE scheme, ensures pupils develop the fundamental movement skills, knowledge and confidence needed to participate successfully in a wide range of physical activities.
We aim for pupils to:
Develop fundamental movement skills
Build strength, stamina and physical resilience
Understand the short‑ and long‑term effects of exercise
Acquire knowledge and skills across key activity areas
Work cooperatively, showing empathy, respect and fairness
Build perseverance and resilience through challenge
PE also contributes significantly to pupils’ social, moral, spiritual and cultural development. Cooperation, negotiation and honesty are woven through lessons, and creativity is nurtured through dance and gymnastics.
Our curriculum is enriched through extra‑curricular clubs, inter‑school events, competitions and residential experiences for KS2 pupils.
PE is taught for two hours each week using the GetSet4PE scheme, ensuring progression, consistency and high‑quality lesson design.
Pupils experience a wide range of activity areas, including:
Dance
Gymnastics
Games
Athletics
Swimming
Outdoor and adventurous activities
Lessons emphasise:
Fundamental movement skills
Early ball‑handling
Spatial awareness
Coordination and control
These foundations prepare pupils for more complex games and activities in KS2.
Warm‑ups are designed to:
Build stamina
Strengthen core muscles
Develop resilience
Prepare pupils physically and mentally for the main activity
Quality first teaching adapted for all learners
Resilient, motivated pupils working within a “can‑do” culture
High‑quality questioning to deepen understanding
Clear modelling of skills and techniques
Opportunities to practise, refine and evaluate performance
Our approach ensures all pupils — including those with SEND or from disadvantaged backgrounds — can develop physical skills, confidence and resilience.
Support includes:
Adjusted tasks
Modified equipment
Purposeful pairing or grouping
Structured opportunities to revisit and consolidate learning
We actively ensure SEND pupils can represent the school in inclusive inter‑school events. Residential visits provide physical and personal challenges, with financial support offered to disadvantaged pupils.
All pupils receive two hours of PE weekly using GetSet4PE
All pupils experience the full breadth of activity areas
Warm‑ups build stamina, core strength and resilience
The impact of physical activity on physical and mental health is taught appropriately for each age group
PE connects meaningfully with:
Geography: map skills, walking routes
Science: anatomy, diet, effects of exercise
Maths: angles, measurement, trajectory
A wide range of clubs supporting physical and mental wellbeing
Targeted opportunities for pupils needing additional activity
Links with local coaches and clubs
Broad and inclusive inter‑school events ensuring all KS2 pupils represent Churcham
SEND‑specific events to ensure equitable access
Reviewed annual residential visits to maximise quality and value
By the end of each year, pupils are expected to meet Age‑Related Expectations (ARE), with some achieving Greater Depth (GDS). Adaptations ensure all pupils can access the curriculum and stretch those working at higher levels.
Pupils leave Churcham as:
Physically capable
Socially confident
Resilient and motivated
Knowledgeable about health and wellbeing
Able to evaluate their own performance and that of others
PE helps pupils:
Build physical competence and confidence
Develop resilience and perseverance
Learn teamwork, cooperation and empathy
Understand healthy lifestyles
Experience success through challenge
Enjoy physical activity and develop lifelong habits
Our curriculum ensures every child becomes an active, confident and resilient learner.