PE & Sports Rationale

 At Carlton Hill, we believe that physical education is about much more than developing motor skills. PE provides every child with the opportunity to build confidence, develop teamwork and experience the joy of movement. PE helps children understand how to stay healthy - physically and mentally - and instils lifelong values such as resilience, respect and self-belief. Our curriculum is designed to support healthy bodies and healthy minds, fostering motivation, responsibility and a positive sense of self. We are proud to be an active school where physical activity is celebrated and embedded across the school day, not just in PE lessons. 

We aim to ensure that every child, regardless of background or ability, finds a form of physical activity they enjoy and feels empowered to pursue it. Whether through team games, dance, swimming, outdoor adventure or athletics, children develop not only physical competence but emotional wellbeing and character.  

Our Curriculum

Year Group	Space	Autumn 1	Autumn 2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
Reception	Hall	First PE	Gymnastics	Multiskills	Enjoy A Ball		Athletics
	MUGA/Playground/Filed					Football Fundamentals	Tennis
	External
Year 1	Hall	Gymnastics	Rugby Funs	Fairytale Dance	Fitness	Social Dodgeball
	MUGA/Playground/Field	Ball Skills	Ball Games	Multiskills	Football Fundamentals	Tennis	Outdoor Adventure Activities
							Athletics
	External
Year 2	Hall	Gymnastics	Social Dodgeball	Dance	Pirate Fitness
	MUGA/Playground/Filed	Rugby Funs	Football Funs	Multiskills	Kwick Cricket	Tennis	Outdoor Adventure Activities
						Athletics
	External						Swimming
Year 3	Hall			Dance – Just Dance	Gymnastics
	MUGA/Playground/Filed	T1 Rugby	Football	Hockey	Kwick Cricket	Tennis	Netball
						Athletics	Rounders
	External	Swimming	Swimming				Tennis Tournament
Year 4	Hall	Gymnastics	Self-Defence	Dance
	MUGA/Playground/Filed	T1 Rugby	Football	Hockey	Cricket	Athletics	Basketball
					Tennis		Outdoor Adventure Activities
	External					Swimming	Tennis Tournament
Year 5	Hall	Gymnastics	Indoor Athletics	Dance
	MUGA/Playground/Filed	T1 Rugby	Football		Cricket	Tennis	Netball
						Athletics	Rounders
	External			Swimming	Swimming		Tennis Tournament
Year 6	Hall	Gymnastics	Indoor Athletics	Dance	Fitness
	MUGA/Playground/Filed	T1 Rugby	Football	Hockey	Cricket	Tennis	Basketball
						Athletics
	External						Swimming
							Tennis Tournament

Physical Education in Our Own Words

PE at Carlton Hill is about participation, confidence and enjoyment. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum that encourages every child to discover their strengths, develop new skills and take pride in their progress. We place emphasis on values such as teamwork, resilience, effort, respect and joy - values that we actively celebrate and reward throughout the school year.  

We ensure that PE is accessible and engaging for all children. In every lesson, we focus on building the core elements of physical literacy: movement, balance, coordination, agility and fitness. These foundations are then developed through a range of sports, allowing children to apply and refine their skills in different contexts. We teach children to lead warm-ups, reflect on tactics and collaborate with others. Most importantly, we aim to help all children feel successful in PE. 

Implementation and Coherence 

Our PE curriculum is sequenced across the school to ensure progression in physical skills, understanding and attitudes to sport. From Reception to Year 6, children take part in indoor and outdoor units each half term, covering a diverse range of activities including gymnastics, dance, rugby, football, cricket, tennis, athletics, fitness and outdoor adventure activities.  

The curriculum builds year on year. For example, in gymnastics, children in EYFS and Year 1 develop simple movements and balances, while children in Key Stage 2 begin to sequence and refine routines with increasing control and fluency. In team sports, early years and Key Stage 1 focus on spatial awareness and simple ball handling, progressing in later years to tactical decision-making and competitive play. 

In addition to two weekly lessons, we embed physical activity through active playtimes, intra-school competitions and enrichment opportunities such as specialist coaching and sports trips, including: 

• All children in Years 2-6 access swimming lessons at a local pool 
• Children in Years 3-6 take part in a tennis tournament at a local tennis club 
• Year 6 apply their volleyball skills in real matches at a local court 
• Our football club uses local pitches to give children the chance to train and compete in an authentic setting 

PE for All Learners (including SEND)

We are committed to ensuring that every child can access and enjoy physical education, including those with SEND and complex needs. At Carlton Hill, we use the STEP approach to adapt our lessons effectively: 

• Space - We change the size or location of the playing area to suit individual needs 
• Task - We modify the activity or break it into manageable steps 
• Equipment - We provide adapted or alternative equipment where needed 
• People - We adjust groupings or offer additional adult support 

We view differentiation as a means of removing barriers and enabling access for all learners. PE lessons are designed with the whole class in mind and we actively plan how every child can participate, make progress and enjoy success. 

Impact

We evaluate the success of our PE curriculum through a combination of formative assessment, observation, pupil voice and participation data. Teachers use observation and verbal feedback to assess progress in physical competence, collaboration and enjoyment. Across the year, staff make summative judgements on children’s confidence and skill development. 

Intra-school competitions provide opportunities to see children apply skills in new contexts, while swimming progress is tracked to ensure pupils meet national expectations in water safety. We also monitor participation in extracurricular clubs to encourage inclusion and engagement for all, particularly disadvantaged pupils. 

Children frequently speak with enthusiasm about PE and demonstrate strong understanding of its purpose. Pupil voice feedback shows that children value the range of activities, feel supported to improve, and enjoy representing their house or the school in sporting events.

Inspirations for Our Curriculum

Our PE curriculum is built on the expectations set out in the National Curriculum for Physical Education, which outlines the key knowledge and skills children should develop across primary school - including agility, balance, coordination, teamwork, competitive games and understanding how to lead healthy, active lives. 

In designing and delivering our curriculum, we are also guided by the values of the AfPE (Association for Physical Education), which supports schools in delivering high-quality, inclusive PE that leads to positive physical and emotional development. 

Locally, we align our provision with the Brighton & Hove School Games structure, a framework of competitions and festivals designed to give all children opportunities to participate, represent, and progress. This structure helps us to plan a balance of intra- and inter-school events throughout the year, from inclusive festivals that focus on fun and participation, to more competitive tournaments. 

Strengths and Areas for Development 

Strengths: 

• A broad and well-sequenced curriculum with excellent use of local facilities 
• A values-based approach that encourages participation, effort and collaboration 
• High levels of pupil engagement and enjoyment 
• Inclusive planning using the STEP (Space, Task, Equipment and People) model to support access for all 
• Regular intra- and inter-school competitions that build confidence and pride 
• Effective use of Sports Premium to widen access and provide rich experiences 

Areas for development: 

• Embed reflection into lessons, encouraging children to talk about their learning and decision-making  
• Expand leadership opportunities for children in KS2 (e.g sports leaders, officiating roles) 
• Continue refining assessment approaches  

Sports Funding

PE Progression Document Links

• Athletics Progression Overview download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineAthletics Progression Overview
• Dance Progression Overview download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineDance Progression Overview
• Games Progression Overview download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineGames Progression Overview
• Gymnastics Progression Overview download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineGymnastics Progression Overview

Annual PE and Sports Premium Grant - Impact Statement

carlton hill sports premium grant 2024 25 report.pdf