PE
At Stuart Road we continue to invest in not only the physical but also mental well-being of our children and have identified a need for a scheme of work to be put in place which allows for the continued delivery of high quality PE sessions in the form of REAL PE. REAL PE is highly inclusive and is designed to engage children of all abilities.
After school PE clubs have also been mapped out and introduced to give every child a wider scope of activities, which change termly, linking to our current PE curriculum. This has also allowed for additional opportunities as well such as Plymouth Patriots coming and delivering sessions as well as participating in competitive sports again through the Plymouth Schools Sports Partnership programme. Year 5 children will also begin to take annual swimming lessons at the Plymouth Life Centre in the new year.
We also have links with the College of St. Mark and St. John (Marjons), where we have the opportunity to use their facilities and additional coaching from their student PE teachers- this is open to Years 4, 5 and 6.
Finally, we are also taking part in the Plymouth School Challenge, where staff and children will have the opportunity to take part in the half marathon around the city - further information to follow.
From September 2025- Class PE Days
Please send your child in PE kit on the following days:
Early Years - Tuesday
Year 1 - Friday
Year 2 - Monday
Year 3 - Wednesday
Year 4 - Thursday
Year 5 - Monday
Year 6 - Friday
PE KIT
Plain white t-shirt/polo shirt
Black shorts/tracksuit bottoms Plimsolls or trainers
All items must be named!
PE Intent, Implementation, Impact Statement
Intent:
At Stuart Road, we aim to develop a love of sport and physical activity in all children and inspire them to become lifelong active people when they leave KS2. We want all children to develop and improve the fundamental skills needed to access all physical activity. Children will understand the importance of healthy competition against either themselves (personal best) or other children, the importance of an active and healthy lifestyle and the role that physical activity plays in achieving this, how to swim, basic survival skills in water and life skills such as teamwork, independence and resilience.
Implementation:
In EYFS, PE is given lots of focus and is encouraged using both the indoor and outdoor provision. Children access a PE lesson each week which focuses on developing a particular skill using a varied range of equipment including parachutes, benches, balls, mats and climbing apparatus. Emphasis is put on creating fun and enjoyable sessions for the children which aim to inspire a love of sport and physical activity. Children are given opportunities during their PE lessons and appropriate activities within provision to observe and discuss the physical effects that being active has on their bodies. They are encouraged to talk about how they link to 'being healthy'.
Akin to EYFS, in KS1, children are taught hour long PE sessions using our Real PE platform. Children build on the fundamental skills taught in EYFS and aim to master basic skill movements such as running, throwing, jumping and catching as well as beginning to develop balance, agility and coordination. Children are introduced to team games as well as individual sports. Basic tactics are introduced to the children as well as competitive sports whether that be competing against other children, teams or themselves. A healthy lifestyle is taught through Science in Year 2, building on prior knowledge from EYFS.
In KS2, children will learn how to apply all skills taught throughout their school journey in isolation and combination. They develop an understanding of how to improve, evaluate themselves and others and recognise their own success. There is a bigger focus in both competition against themselves or other children. Children are also provided with swimming lessons throughout Year 5 to allow them to meet the objectives outlined in the National Curriculum.
PE is adapted when necessary to ensure it is fully inclusive and all children are engaged. The aim of this is to see a clear progression of skills throughout their school journey. At the end of the year, there is a Sports Day where parents are invited in to support their children.
Across the year, children of all ages are also invited to join after school clubs which include many areas such as football, tennis and rugby. Opportunities for outside activities are also provided be this the Plymouth Half Marathon or Life Centre activities for example.
Impact:
Children leave school having a love of sport and physical activity both in and out of school, with this continuing into later life. Children will have worked on their own aspirations in relation to PE and this will be carried on after leaving KS2, with children continuing to participate for enjoyment or competitively. All children should be able to discuss the importance of a healthy lifestyle and how this is achieved as well as developed skills that underpin life such as teamwork, sportsmanship, self-motivation, resilience and independence.