Physical Education

At Skinners' Kent Primary School, we recognise the important role that physical education and sport play in children's development. Our aim is for all pupils to develop a positive attitude towards physical activity, enjoy being active and understand the importance of exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Through our PE curriculum, pupils develop their physical skills, knowledge and understanding while also building confidence, resilience, teamwork and co-operation. We provide opportunities for children to experience a broad range of physical activities and sports, enabling them to develop their skills progressively throughout their time at school.

We believe that PE and sport contribute not only to children's physical health but also to their mental well-being, social development and ability to work positively with others. We therefore encourage pupils to be active throughout the school day and provide opportunities for physical activity beyond timetabled PE lessons.

Our PE provision includes opportunities to develop skills through a range of activities, including team games, athletics, gymnastics, dance and other physical activities. Pupils are encouraged to develop both individual skills and the ability to work as part of a team, with an emphasis on participation, enjoyment and developing a lifelong interest in being active.

Participation and Inclusion

We want every child at Skinners' Kent Primary School to have the opportunity to participate in physical activity and sport. PE lessons are designed to be inclusive and to support pupils of different abilities and levels of experience.

Children are encouraged to challenge themselves, develop their skills and celebrate their own progress as well as that of others. Through PE and sport, pupils develop important personal qualities such as perseverance, self-confidence, resilience, communication and respect.

Our approach reflects the wider ethos of the school, where pupils are encouraged to be respectful, responsible and safe while taking part in activities together. (Ofsted)

Sport and Competition

We provide opportunities for pupils to take part in both competitive and non-competitive sporting activities. These opportunities allow children to apply the skills they have developed in PE lessons and to experience the enjoyment and challenge of representing their school.

Where appropriate, pupils have opportunities to participate in sporting festivals, competitions and events with other local schools. School teams and sporting activities provide opportunities for children to develop teamwork, communication and resilience while representing Skinners' Kent Primary School.

We recognise that competition is only one part of sporting participation. Our priority is to ensure that children enjoy being active, develop their confidence and understand the value of working together.

Extra-Curricular Sport

Alongside the PE curriculum, Skinners' Kent Primary School provides opportunities for pupils to take part in additional sporting activities and clubs.

The range of provision varies throughout the year and can include activities delivered by the school and external sports providers. Current external provision includes opportunities such as football and athletics, giving pupils additional opportunities to develop their sporting skills and remain active beyond the school day.

We aim to provide a varied programme that encourages as many pupils as possible to participate, regardless of previous experience or ability.

Outdoor Learning

Outdoor and active learning form an important part of children's wider experience at Skinners' Kent Primary School. Opportunities to learn and be active outside the classroom can support children's physical development while also helping them to develop independence, confidence, resilience and communication skills.

Where appropriate, learning can incorporate outdoor activities and opportunities for pupils to explore, collaborate and apply their knowledge in different environments.

Outdoor activity also provides opportunities for children to develop an appreciation of the natural environment and to recognise the benefits that spending time outdoors can have on their physical and mental well-being.

Swimming

Swimming forms part of the National Curriculum programme of study for PE. We provide pupils with opportunities to develop their swimming and water-safety skills as part of their primary education.

Our aim is to ensure that pupils develop confidence and competence in the water and understand how to stay safe around water. The National Curriculum expectations include being able to:

• swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres;
• use a range of strokes effectively, such as front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke; and
• perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations.

Swimming provision is planned to support pupils in developing these important lifelong skills.

Physical Activity and Well-being

Physical activity is an important part of supporting children's overall well-being. At Skinners' Kent Primary School, we recognise that opportunities to move, exercise and participate in sport can contribute positively to children's physical health, confidence and emotional well-being.

PE and sport also provide valuable opportunities for children to develop social skills. Through working in pairs and teams, pupils learn to communicate, listen to others, co-operate, show respect and respond positively to success and challenge.

We want our pupils to leave primary school understanding the benefits of an active lifestyle and with the confidence and knowledge to continue participating in physical activity as they grow.

PE Curriculum Yearly Overview

PE and Sport Premium

The Primary PE and Sport Premium provides additional funding to support schools in improving the quality and breadth of PE and sporting provision.Find out more here

At Skinners' Kent Primary School, this funding supports our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality PE and sporting opportunities for pupils. We use the funding strategically to support the development of PE, physical activity and sporting opportunities and to help ensure that pupils have positive experiences of being active.

The school reviews its PE and sport provision regularly to identify opportunities for further development and to ensure that pupils benefit from a broad and inclusive programme of physical activity.

PE and Sports Premium Report 2025-26