Hasland Junior School

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Physical Education

At Hasland Junior School, PE is taught in the context of the school curriculum intent: 

At the heart of our Physical Education (PE) curriculum lies a profound commitment to fostering holistic development in children, equipping them with essential life skills and nurturing their physical literacy. Our curriculum is designed to inspire a lifelong love for physical activity, while instilling values such as resilience, teamwork, and well-being.

Physical literacy is foundational to our PE curriculum. We aim to empower students with the fundamental movement skills necessary to engage confidently and competently in a variety of physical activities. Through a progressive and inclusive approach, we cultivate agility, balance, coordination, and spatial awareness, enabling students to explore and express themselves through movement.


Physical activity provides a unique platform for developing life skills which will enable them to thrive in a world where teamwork is of paramount importance. Our PE lessons are planned to encourage qualities such as resilience and perseverance. Therefore, students encounter challenges that require determination, grit, and the willingness to overcome setbacks. We aim for our pupils to embrace adversity as an opportunity for growth, developing resilience that extends beyond the realm of sport into all aspects of their lives.

Collaboration is also central to our PE curriculum. Students will engage in a variety of team-based activities that promote cooperation, communication, and mutual support. They learn to work effectively with others, valuing diverse perspectives and contributions. Through shared experiences, they develop essential interpersonal skills that are vital for success both on and off the playing field.


Additionally, our PE curriculum nurtures the qualities of leadership and empathy in students. Through opportunities to lead warm-ups, organise games, and support their peers, students develop confidence, empathy, and a sense of responsibility towards others. They learn to recognise and celebrate the unique strengths of each individual, fostering a culture of inclusivity and support within the learning community.


Above all, our PE curriculum is designed to be enjoyable and enriching for all students. We celebrate the joy of movement and the thrill of discovery, creating an environment where students feel safe to take risks and challenge themselves. Through meaningful experiences and personalised feedback, students cultivate a sense of achievement and self-efficacy, fostering a lifelong commitment to personal growth and well-being through physical activity.

In summary, our PE curriculum is guided by a deep commitment to fostering physical literacy, promoting healthy lifestyles, and nurturing essential life skills in children. Through a combination of structured activities, collaborative learning experiences, and reflective practice, we aim to empower students to lead active, fulfilling lives and thrive as confident, resilient individuals in an ever-changing world.

Our PE core curriculum offer is enhanced through an extensive after-school club timetable allowing children to experience a wide variety of sporting and non-sporting opportunities.  

During the school day, we want children to be active at regular intervals. We also want staff to understand and appreciate the importance of the positive effects of active learning on the brain. We will continually strive to increase the number of children who are active and engaged at lunch and break times. We will implement this via the use of our young leaders.  We want children to take initiative by having the opportunity to become excellent young leaders, organising, officiating and evaluating what needs to be done to improve. We will train and then use mini-leaders in order to deliver games on the playground at lunchtime. We also annually select 10 Bronze Young Ambassadors who promote mental health and wellbeing within our school. In conclusion, we would like the pupils of Hasland Junior School to motivate and instill excellent sporting attitudes in others. We hope these positive attributes will leave a lasting legacy both in school and the wider community. 

Physical Education Intent, Implementation and Impact document policy