Physical Education

We are Active. We are Castleway.

Early Years Foundation Stage

Gross and fine motor experiences develop incrementally throughout early childhood, starting with sensory explorations and the development of a child’s strength, coordination, movement and positional awareness. On average 50% of children enter the school significantly below ARE in Physical Development. Due to the importance of physical activity for children’s all-round development, to enable them to pursue happy, healthy and active lives, we focus heavily on Physical Development. Opportunities are provided for children to be active and to develop their coordination, control and movement through moving and handling activities that involve the use of a range of equipment and involve different spatial experiences. During PE lessons children are introduced to the fundamental skills looking at running, jumping, coordination, throwing, catching, kicking and striking.

Key Stage 1

In Key Stage 1 children develop their fundamental movement skills, becoming increasingly competent and confident. They access a broad range of opportunities to extend their agility, balance and coordination, individually and with others. Pupils are able to engage in co-operative physical activities, in a range of increasingly challenging situations that encourage them to strive to improve on their personal best, such as taking part in inter class competition, where they have the opportunity to compete against themselves and others.

Key Stage 2

In Key Stage 2 children continue to apply and develop a broader range of skills, learning how to use them in different ways and to link them to make actions and sequences of movement. They enjoy communicating, collaborating and competing with each other. They develop an understanding of how to improve in different physical activities and sports through revisiting sports and they learn how to evaluate and recognise their own success. 

Swimming at Castleway

As a school in a costal location, we understand the importance of all children developing the potentially life saving skill of swimming. We provide opportunities for children to learn how to stay safe in water by starting swimming lessons at an on-site pool in Foundation 2 (Reception Class) and continuing until children have become confident in the water, knowing how to keep safe and also meet the National Curriculum requirements by the end of Year 6.