Curriculum – Physical Education

In PE, carefully planned, progressive sequences of learning and the implementation of core tasks, allow the children to develop a wide range of knowledge and skills over the course of their time at Ox Close. The curriculum is dynamic and is adjusted in line with the needs and views of learners, with continuous professional development ensuring that staff are equipped to deliver an evolving curriculum.

PE at Ox Close Primary School aims to develop a fun, high-quality physical education curriculum that inspires all pupils to succeed and excel individual’s abilities in competitive sports and other physically demanding activities. We provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness. At Ox Close, our youngest pupils develop the knowledge and confidence of how to master fundamental skills, something which is then used as a basis in order to access the curriculum in Key Stage 1 and 2.  Our children have the opportunity to compete in sport and other activities that build character and help to embed the Olympic values such as fairness, equality and respect. PE at Ox Close is an integral element of the curriculum, which develops the need for healthy lifestyles, a balanced diet, positive growth mindset and the resilience to persevere with activities that may once have felt too difficult. This is in line with the school mantra of ‘Be The Best That You Can Be’. We are passionate about the need to teach children how to cooperate and collaborate with others, as part of a team, understanding fairness and equity of play to embed life-long values. Opportunities to evaluate and appreciate performance embeds this aspect of collaboration and also develops self confidence and speaking and listening skills.

At Ox Close we aim to equip the children with the knowledge, skills and understanding required to make a positive impact in their own and physical health as well as emotional well-being. All children, regardless of ability, experience a wide variety of sports and physical skills which will enhance life-long fitness and life choices. PE at Ox Close challenges and promotes self esteem through the development of physical confidence and problem solving. It provides children with the skills to cope with both success and failure in competitive, individual and team based physical activities.