Background The Primary PE and Sport Premium was introduced in March 2013 to improve the provision of PE in primary schools across England. Since 2013, the government have continued to allocate funding each year. The Department for Education confirmed that for the 2021/22 academic year, funding would continue at £320 […]
Break time and lunchtime are many children’s (and teachers’) favourite time of the school day. Children have the chance to eat, take a break and spend time with friends. They also provide the perfect opportunity to engage children in fun, physical activities that contribute towards their recommended 60 minutes of […]
The government guidance sets out that schools must use their PE and Sport Premium to develop or add to the PE, physical activity and sports activities already provided by the school. It should build the schools capacity and capability so that improvements will benefit both the pupils currently attending and […]
Engaging Girls in Sport Working in schools we get to see all sorts of children – those that are engaged, as well as those that are not and of course those that shine and excel amongst their peers. This is true of all subjects, but PE is an area that […]
Who doesn’t love school swimming sessions? The kids are all energised and excited, the last minute removal of earrings and jewellery, the stampede for the coach (unless you are lucky enough to have your own), serenely teaching your group to swim, and then the inevitable lost uniform before heading back […]
The health and wellbeing of children is vital in a modern era where obesity levels are on the rise and a sedentary lifestyle is prevalent. In 2018-19, schools will receive £100 million pounds from the government to spend specifically on improving health and wellbeing and promoting a more active lifestyle. […]
When I first took the lead on PE in school, I was so naive when it came to sports equipment. Who knew there were so many variations in everything? Footballs are a good example of this. They come in so many different sizes, materials and construction so it can be […]
Overview: This Box Pass drill is great for improving coordination, technique and performance. Resources: Training ball Cones Programmes of Study: Physical Education To develop their technique and improve their performance in other competitive sports [for example, athletics and gymnastics] Steps: Set up a box shape using cones 3 metres square Place […]
Overview: This Dribbling Drill is great for developing hand-eye co-ordination and dribbling skills for basketball. Resources: Basketballs Hoops Skipping ropes OR Hula Hoop Dribbling – From £78.59 www.consortiumeducation.com/hula-hoop-dribbling Programmes of Study: Physical Education Using running, jumping, throwing and catching in isolation and in combination. Steps: Pair the children up – one […]
Overview: This game is great for developing hand-eye co-ordination skills. Resources: Coloured Hoops Bean Bags Team bands (optional) Programmes of Study: Physical Education KS1 Masters basic movements such as running, jumping, throwing and catching. It also helps develop balance, agility and co-ordination, so children can begin to apply these skills in to […]
