Our school-based PE lessons are taught by class teachers, who use their knowledge of pupils’ previous learning and individual needs to plan suitable support and challenge.

Lessons combine clear explanations, demonstrations, purposeful practice and specific feedback. Children develop control of individual skills before applying them in games, sequences or performances. Teachers revisit learning and adjust tasks as pupils progress.

Children also learn relevant vocabulary and how to recognise and explain effective performance. Staff training and support from the PE coordinator help develop teaching across the curriculum.

Pupils normally receive two PE lessons each week, providing two hours of curriculum PE.

In Year 5, swimming and water safety are taught through intensive swimming weeks. During these weeks, pupils attend five one-hour swimming lessons across five consecutive school days. These provide five hours of swimming instruction and replace both of the usual PE lessons for that week.

The Daily Mile, active playtimes and clubs provide additional opportunities for physical activity alongside our taught PE curriculum.

Teachers assess the skills, knowledge and decisions taught in each unit through observation, focused questions and pupils’ performances. These checks identify what is secure, what needs further practice and the next teaching step.

Assessment is matched to the activity. Dance, gymnastics, games, outdoor adventurous activity and swimming each have relevant criteria. End-of-unit reviews help teachers evaluate learning and plan what follows.

We celebrate effort and growing confidence. Curriculum judgements reflect the learning pupils demonstrate, including cooperation where it is part of the unit. Assessment takes account of appropriate adaptations so children can show what they know and can do.

Every child is entitled to an ambitious PE curriculum and meaningful opportunities to learn alongside their classmates.

Teachers adapt equipment, space, instructions, grouping and support to meet individual needs. This might include a larger or lighter ball, visual demonstrations, additional practice or a different way to perform an action while retaining its learning purpose.

We work with pupils, families and the SENCO to understand barriers and identify suitable support. Our priority is for children to develop their skills, recognise their progress and feel a sense of belonging in PE.

Year 5 pupils attend swimming lessons at Hillingdon Leisure Centre, taught by qualified swimming instructors. Teaching builds from each child’s water confidence, experience and individual needs.

Pupils work towards three outcomes:

• Swimming at least 25 metres with competence, confidence and proficiency.

• Using different swimming strokes effectively.

• Performing safe self-rescue in different water situations.

Lessons develop breathing, flotation, body position, movement and safe entry and exit. Water-safety teaching helps children recognise hazards and understand how to seek help.

Each outcome is assessed separately. Instructor feedback identifies progress and the skills requiring further teaching.

We encourage movement throughout the school day through The Daily Mile, active playtimes, clubs and additional activity opportunities.

The Daily Mile gives children regular opportunities to run, jog, wheel or walk together at a suitable pace. Adaptations support participation alongside classmates, with an emphasis on enjoyment and personal improvement.

Moki bands help us review recorded steps and estimates of active time. We consider these readings alongside staff observations, pupil feedback and individual circumstances. Where children need encouragement, support may include targeted clubs, supported active play, additional movement opportunities or work with families.

Our school-day aim is to help children achieve at least 30 active minutes. This contributes towards UK guidance for children aged 5–18 to average at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity a day across the week.