PE

Intent

At St. John’s, our Physical Education (PE) curriculum is designed to inspire all pupils to lead active, healthy lifestyles and to foster a lifelong love of physical activity, sport, and well-being. Rooted in our school’s values, the curriculum promotes teamwork, perseverance, and respect while equipping pupils with the skills and confidence to participate in a wide range of physical activities.

Through a broad, inclusive, and ambitious curriculum, we aim to:

Develop Physical Skills and Competence: Provide opportunities for pupils to develop fundamental movement skills, agility, balance, coordination, and physical fitness, enabling them to participate confidently in a variety of sports and activities.
Encourage Teamwork and Collaboration: Foster positive social skills, teamwork, and communication through group activities and competitive sports, teaching pupils the importance of working together towards shared goals.
Promote Health and Well-being: Instil an understanding of the importance of physical activity for mental and physical health, encouraging pupils to make informed choices about their well-being.
Inspire a Love for Physical Activity: Create engaging and enjoyable experiences that motivate pupils to be active, both within school and in their wider lives, and to develop resilience and determination in achieving personal goals.
Provide Opportunities for Competition: Encourage pupils to participate in competitive sports and activities, developing sportsmanship, respect for others, and a healthy approach to challenge and success.

At St. John’s, we aim to nurture confident, skilled, and active pupils who value the benefits of physical activity and well-being, preparing them for a healthy and active future. Our PE curriculum fosters a sense of achievement, resilience, and respect, ensuring every pupil is inspired to reach their full potential in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Curriculum

		KS1		KS2
	EYFS	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5	Year 6
Autumn
Games	Multiskills - running, jumping, throwing, catching, attacking, defending Football – changing direction, running, movement, space, ball control	Multiskills - travelling, bouncing a ball, bat and ball, hitting balls, rolling and stopping a ball Football – changing direction, movement, space, ball control	Multiskills - travelling, bouncing a ball, bat and ball, hitting balls, rolling and stopping a ball Football – changing direction, movement, space, tactics, games	Tag Rugby and Football – movement, throwing, catching, scoring, possession, competitive games	Tag Rugby and Football – movement, throwing, catching, scoring, possession, competitive games	Tag Rugby and Football – movement, throwing, catching, scoring, possession, competitive games	Tag Rugby and Football – movement, throwing, catching, scoring, possession, competitive games
Athletics
Gymnastics
Dance		Christmas Dance – simple movements and patterns
Swimming	Swimming – range of strokes, 25m, self-rescue	Swimming – range of strokes, 25m, self-rescue	Swimming – range of strokes, 25m, self-rescue	Swimming – range of strokes, 25m, self-rescue	Swimming – range of strokes, 25m, self-rescue	Swimming – range of strokes, 25m, self-rescue	Swimming – range of strokes, 25m, self-rescue
OAA	Forest Fun	Forest Fun
Whole School Events	House Cup Stacking Competition	House Cup Stacking Competition	House Cup Stacking Competition	House Cup Stacking Competition	House Cup Stacking Competition	House Cup Stacking Competition	House Cup Stacking Competition
Partnership Competitions	Balance Ability	Cross Country Teddy ‘Lympics	Cross Country	Cross Country Bowls	Cross Country Bowls	Cross Country Bowls	Cross Country Bowls
Spring
Games	Ball Skills - running, jumping, throwing, catching, attacking, defending	Ball Skills – rolling and aiming at targets, simple attacking games, underarm throwing	Tag Rugby – Competition early March. Tagging, passing, catching, running with ball in 2 hands, scoring a try. Cricket for 3-Tees competition end of March.	Netball and Tennis – throwing, catching, hitting, movement, shooting, possession, marking, competitive games	Netball – throwing catching, movement, shooting, scoring, possession, marking, competitive games	Hockey – movement, shooting, dribbling, possession, marking, competitive games	Hockey – movement, shooting, dribbling, possession, marking, competitive games
Athletics
Gymnastics	Negotiate space Balance, roll, travel, Move in different ways over, under and around equipment Jump off equipment & land safely	Balances and positions Front rolls Sequence of balances Jumps in position	Rolling – balance, agility, coo-ordination	Point and patch balances, unison and canons – strength, flexibility, control	Travelling pathways and mirror/matched balances – strength, flexibility, control	Partner and counter balances – strength, flexibility, control	Partner and counter balances – strength, flexibility, control
Dance	Move in a range of ways, move in time to music Group and partner work Performance Evaluation Chinese Dragon Dance Carnival of the Animals (Saint Saens)	Dance – simple movements and patterns	Great Fire of London dance – simple movements and patterns	Scottish Country Dancing – movement patterns, performance	Movement patterns, performance	Movement patterns, performance	Movement patterns, performance
Swimming	Swimming – range of strokes, 25m, self-rescue	Swimming – range of strokes, 25m, self-rescue	Swimming – range of strokes, 25m, self-rescue	Swimming – range of strokes, 25m, self-rescue	Swimming – range of strokes, 25m, self-rescue	Swimming – range of strokes, 25m, self-rescue	Swimming – range of strokes, 25m, self-rescue
OAA	Forest Fun	Forest Fun
Whole School Events	House Cross Country Competition	House Cross Country Competition	House Cross Country Competition	Bronze Ambassador: Skipping House Cross Country Competition	Bronze Ambassador: Skipping House Cross Country Competition	Bronze Ambassador: Skipping House Cross Country Competition	Bronze Ambassador: Skipping House Cross Country Competition
Partnership Competitions			Tag Rugby		Superstars Hockey Competition	Hockey Competition	Hockey Competition
Summer
Games	Ball Skills - running, jumping, throwing, catching, attacking, defending	Ball Skills – competitive games, kicking and stopping a ball, football games, running and jumping	3 Tees Cricket – rolling, aiming ball when throwing, batting, direction when batting and fielding.	Cricket - throwing catching, movement, bowling, fielding, competitive games	Cricket - throwing catching, movement, bowling, fielding, competitive games	Cricket - throwing catching, movement, bowling, fielding, competitive games	Cricket - throwing catching, movement, bowling, fielding, competitive games
Athletics	Track & field events (run, jumps, throw) Team games Negotiating obstacles	Outdoor athletics Running, short jump, throwing, sports day	Sprinting, throwing technique: balls, javelin, jumping – stationary.	Sprint, hurdles, long jump, high jump, javelin – technique, control, strength, throwing, running, jumping Running/Fitness (wake up warm up) in isolation, stamina	Sprint, hurdles, long jump, high jump, javelin – technique, control, strength, throwing, running, jumping Running/Fitness (wake up warm up) in isolation, stamina	Sprint, hurdles, long jump, high jump, javelin – technique, control, strength, throwing, running, jumping Running/Fitness (wake up warm up) in isolation, stamina	Sprint, hurdles, long jump, high jump, javelin – technique, control, strength, throwing, running, jumping Running/Fitness (wake up warm up) in isolation, stamina
Gymnastics		Travelling, Turning and Balancing – change of level, speed, direction, floor and apparatus
Dance			Brazil Rainforest dance – simple movements and patterns
Swimming	Swimming – range of strokes, 25m, self-rescue	Swimming – range of strokes, 25m, self-rescue	Swimming – range of strokes, 25m, self-rescue	Swimming – range of strokes, 25m, self-rescue	Swimming – range of strokes, 25m, self-rescue	Swimming – range of strokes, 25m, self-rescue	Swimming – range of strokes, 25m, self-rescue
OAA	Forest Fun	Maths and Geography orienteering skills	Maths and Geography orienteering skills	Maths and Geography orienteering skills	Maths and Geography orienteering skills	Essex Outdoors - Bradwell	Essex Outdoors - Mersea
Whole School Events	Sports Day	Sports Day Triathlon	Sports Day Triathlon	Swimming Gala Sports Day Triathlon	Swimming Gala Sports Day Triathlon	Swimming Gala Sports Day Triathlon	Swimming Gala Sports Day Triathlon
Partnership Competitions			Cricket: 3 Tees 2 Mini Games	Fitness Threes District Sports Schools’ Gotta Dance	Rapid Fire District Sports Schools’ Gotta Dance	District Sports Schools’ Gotta Dance	District Sports Schools’ Gotta Dance

Impact

The impact of the PE curriculum at St. John’s will be reflected in the confidence, physical competence, and positive attitudes pupils develop towards health and well-being. By the time pupils leave St. John’s, they will have the skills, knowledge, and motivation to lead active, healthy lifestyles and participate in a wide range of physical activities.

Impact on Pupils

Skilled and Confident Movers: Pupils will demonstrate competence in fundamental movement skills, balance, coordination, and agility, enabling them to participate successfully in a variety of sports and activities.
Physically Active and Healthy: Pupils will understand the importance of regular physical activity for their physical and mental health and will be motivated to adopt active lifestyles both in and beyond school.
Team Players and Leaders: Pupils will develop positive social skills, including teamwork, communication, and leadership, and will approach group activities with respect, fairness, and a willingness to collaborate.
Resilient and Determined: Pupils will demonstrate perseverance, self-belief, and resilience, striving to achieve personal and group goals in a supportive environment.
Good Sportsmanship: Pupils will display respect for others, recognising the value of effort, fair play, and the lessons learned through both success and challenge in competitive activities.

Through the PE curriculum at St. John’s, we aim to develop confident, skilled, and healthy individuals who value the benefits of physical activity and are ready to contribute positively to society. Pupils will leave with the tools to achieve their personal best, embrace challenges, and enjoy the lifelong rewards of an active lifestyle.

Curriculum Documents

St John's PE Curriculum

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