‘Intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong’ – J.F Kennedy
 

At Boundary, the intent of our PE curriculum is to deliver lessons which are accessible to all and that will maximise the development of every child’s ability and achievement in the area of PE. This will enable them to know more about physical activity and keeping healthy.

For a detailed understanding of the Intent, Implementation and Impact of the teaching of Physical Education at Boundary, please see the document at the bottom of this page.

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School Games Award

This year Boundary maintained the School Games Gold Award. To achieve this award Boundary offerered 2 hours of PE consistently to all pupils. We engaged over 90% of our children in Extra Curricular Activities. Boundary also ran initiatives to engage those pupils, who were least active. We engaged these pupils through healthy eating clubs for children and their parents, Multiskills Clubs and offering clubs which provide new and different sporting opportunities. We had to participate in a range of inter-school competitions and deliver inter-house competitions within school.

Curriculum

At Boundary Primary School we provide a Physical Education curriculum that inspires all pupils to engage in physical activity. This is achieved by allowing all children to participate in a range of physical activity on a daily basis. We ensure all pupils have opportunities to excel in a range of physical activities to support their health and fitness, develop skills to build and shape their character and grow their teamwork and communication skills.  We also aim for pupils to grow using the Boundary Characteristics to allow them to be positive, active members of their community. 

We are proud of the ambitious PE curriculum and broad variety of extracurricular sporting activities at Boundary Primary School.  The diverse opportunities in both the curriculum and extracurricular activities helps to ensure all children are equipped with a range of skills, knowledge and values to allow them to flourish in later life. The curriculum ensures that children are able to participate in a range of physical activity, including first hand experiences with inter and intra competitions and forest schools, to ensure a positive and engaging learning experience. The curriculum content and design ensure that all children, whatever their social background, are supported to develop their communication, resilience and teamwork skills which are important to allow for success.

In EYFS PE is taught through the Physcial Development aspect of the Early Years Framework. Chidlren have opporuntities everyday to explore and learn in the fantastic outdoor learning spaces. These are opportuntities to continue to develop their gross motor and fine motor skills as well as the 7 fundamental skills. Pupils in Nursery and Reception also have one hour of structure PE each week. 

 The focus of our skill based PE curriculum in  KS1 is the continuous development of the 7 key fundamental skills. This is taught through skill based activities and small competitive game situations. Pupils are also taught Gymnastics and Dance to further support the development of movement, balance and coordination.

Once in KS2 children  PE taught hrough the 5 Key areas:

• Gymnastics
• Dance
• Invasion Games
• Net and Wall Games
• Striking and Fielding Games
• Athletics
• Outdoor Adventure Activities.
• Swimming ( in Year 4)

These are planned and taught with the support of the PE subject leader and the school sport coach. Our curriculum is skill based, ensuring pupils are able to apply skills confidently when participating in any sport. Every Pupil from Year 1 to Year 6 at Boundary takes part in 2 hours of PE a week, which is in line with the National Curriculum guideline.

PE Curriculum At a Glance 2025/6

Opportunitites in PE

During a child’s time at Boundary, they will experience a range of educational visits and visitors to further develop their PE knowledge, skills and help develop their understanding of a healthy lifestyle.  For example children will get to take part in projects such as Balance Bikeability in Reception and work with Tiny Tangerines in Reception and Year 1.  Further up the school we also work with Bikeability in Upper Keystage 2 and Royal Ballet in Year 3. All Pupils will have the opportunity to take part in inspirational work shops during our whole school Health Week and take part in our Interhouse Sports Days.

During the academic year the profile of PE is continuously raised through the celebration of the Walk to School Project in partnership with Blackpool Council, celebrations of events pupils have attended and other themed events throughout the year.

In the Autumn term Wigan Warriors Rugby Club will be delivering rugby workshops to all pupils in Years 4 and 5. Pupils will enjoy lessons on how to play tag rugby and developing their invasion game skills. During this term Year 3 will take part in ballet lessons and workshops with the Royal Ballet School Partnership. They will enjoy a fantastic trip to watch professional dancers perform at the Globe Theatre. Year 6 will enjoy a residential trip where they will be able to enjoy lots of OAA and learn to work as a team with their peers and teachers. Finally in the Autumn term Blackpool Sport will deliver the level 1 and 2 Bikeability course to Year 5 pupils helping pupils to understand basic bike maintenance and developing skills to ride on the roads safely. Pupils will complete this course by demonstrating their skills and knowledge while cycling along local roads in the area.

 In Spring Term we will welcome Blackpool Sport to deliver the Balance Bikeability Programme to our pupils in Reception. These provides EYFS pupils with the opportunity to develop balance and skills to support the ability to ride a bike.

In the Summer Term Blackpool Sport will also offer the level 3 Bikeability course to pupils who have passed the level 1 and 2 courses. This further develops pupils ability to access, and understand road safety while cycling. These pupils will take part in longer cycling trips on their bikes with instructors and course leaders.

All children in Year 4 are taken swimming through the year and are assessed against the National Curriculum standard using the online Swimphony assessment package.

In the Summer term we will also celebrate our Interhouse Sports Days, The Blackpool Interschool Games and our school Health Week to celebrate living a healthy lifestyle and exploring new sport expeirences through links with local clubs.

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Useful Links

Here are a list of useful websites that chidlren can explore. This includes videos, information and tips on how to stay healthy.

Change 4 Life

CBBC Supermovers

Cosmic Yoga

Go Noodle