At Blaydon West Primary School, we place a great emphasis on the importance of Physical Education within our curriculum. We recognise the contribution of PE to the health and emotional well-being of the children which supports and has a positive influence on the concentration, attitude and academic achievement of our children.

• Teachers present knowledge clearly and effectively model and teach skills.
• Lessons build on the development and progression of core skills through a range of different sports.
• Children explore and use resources and equipment efficiently.
• Specialised sports coaches deliver some of our Physical education lessons.
• Blaydon West is part of the Gateshead school partnership; this provides festivals and competitions for our pupils against other schools.
• At the end of the school year pupils also compete in a competitive school games event.
• Promote an active healthy lifestyle at school and target children for additional participation through clubs and events.
• CPD for staff to support teacher subject knowledge.
• Show skills progression and active participation through displays and social media.
• The school sports organising crew take ownership of sport within the school and promote active play.
• Weekly swimming lessons for KS2 children.

In our Early Years Foundation Stage, we aim to:

• Develop the co-ordination and control of our pupils to enable them to demonstrate a variety of movements and handle equipment and tools proficiently.
• Develop their ability to move in a range of ways and negotiate space safely and effectively.

In Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, children study the National Curriculum for Physical Education and we aim to:

• Inspire all of our pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically demanding activities.
• Provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness.
• Provide opportunities to compete in sport and other activities.
• To build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect.
• Provide regular opportunities for our children to be physically active for sustained periods of time.