At Tickhill St Mary’s, we aim to develop children’s knowledge, skills, and confidence in physical education to support their mental, emotional, social, and physical wellbeing now and in the future. Our PE curriculum is designed to inspire all children to enjoy being active, understand the importance of physical fitness, and develop the life skills needed to lead healthy, happy lives.

Our Core Values provide the foundation upon which we have built our PE curriculum offer at Tickhill St Mary’s. Our PE curriculum is underpinned by these values in the following ways:

Being Resilient

• Encouraging children to develop self-discipline, determination, and the resilience to overcome physical challenges.
• Teaching children that success in physical activity comes from effort, perseverance, and a positive mindset.
• Supporting children to take ownership of their own health and fitness, building habits for lifelong wellbeing.

Being Curious

• Providing opportunities for children to explore a variety of sports and physical activities, developing their understanding of different skills and techniques.
• Encouraging children to reflect on their progress and set personal goals to improve their physical competence.
• Promoting knowledge about how physical activity benefits mental and emotional health.

Being Active Members of Our Community

• Offering inclusive opportunities for all children to participate in PE lessons, extra-curricular clubs, and competitive events.
• Linking PE with our local community through events and partnerships, fostering teamwork, collaboration, and respect.
• Providing role models and leadership opportunities within school to inspire active participation.

Being Respectful

• Teaching children to respect their own bodies and the abilities of others, fostering fairness and equity in all activities.
• Ensuring all children, including those with SEND, can access and enjoy PE through appropriate adaptations and support.
• Promoting positive attitudes towards healthy competition and cooperation.

Being Accountable

• Developing confident, independent movers who understand the importance of regular physical activity for lifelong health.
• Encouraging children to take responsibility for their own physical development and wellbeing.
• Supporting children to apply the skills and values learned in PE to other areas of their lives.

Beyond the Subject

At St Mary’s, we believe a high-quality PE curriculum goes beyond teaching physical skills. It nurtures children’s overall wellbeing and promotes values that support their growth as individuals and members of society. PE is delivered through two high-quality lessons each week, using the Cambridgeshire PE scheme of work, alongside a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities and Forest School activities.

Our curriculum ensures children regularly practice and refine fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, throwing, and catching. We provide inclusive, adapted activities to meet the needs of all children, ensuring everyone can experience success and enjoyment in PE.

We aim to inspire children to develop a lifelong love of physical activity, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to lead healthy, active lives now and in the future.