PE

At Coppice Primary School, pupils develop a broad range of skills through specialist planning across different areas of the curriculum. This ensures that skills progress systematically across key stages and are applied within a variety of sports and activities. Progression is further supported through high-quality assessment of pupils’ learning. By engaging in a diverse range of physical activities and sports, we aim for each child to develop a love of being active and establish a lifelong habit of participation.

Understanding a healthy lifestyle at Coppice Primary School is not limited to PE and healthy living lessons but is reinforced through a cross-curricular approach. Concepts of a healthy lifestyle are also explored in science, PSHE, and other subjects, enabling pupils to make connections and build on prior knowledge. Thoughtfully planned PE lessons ensure that children are physically active for sustained periods, deepening their understanding of a healthy, active lifestyle.

Through PE and sport, we aim to nurture attributes that benefit pupils in later life. Both within lessons and during extracurricular activities, we emphasise the many benefits of participation. For example, when attending an extracurricular fixture or tournament, pupils are encouraged to demonstrate character and resilience, particularly when facing challenges such as losing but continuing to take part.