P.E
At Northfield Primary School, we strive to create a culture which aims to inspire an active generation to enjoy PE, encourage each other and achieve their best. School provides a safe and supportive environment for children to flourish in a range of different physical activities, essential to support pupils’ physical, emotional, social and moral development.
We aim to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles links well to our curriculum drivers based on ‘One Community’ and ‘Be Healthy’. Threads which run through these drivers for Physical Education include respect and tolerance, belonging, a healthy lifestyle and mental well-being as pupils experience a range of sport.
As a school, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Years 1 to 6 follow the National Curriculum using the Get Set 4 PE scheme. Get Set 4 PE focuses on personal challenge, following instructions and exploring movements in the early stages to developing skills in a sport-specific context and refining tactics and gameplay in KS2. Get Set 4 PE is fully inclusive, allowing all children to take part at their own level.
PE KIT
PE is taught weekly with two lessons per week.
Please ensure that your child comes to school with the correct PE kit on their allocated PE days. These may change throughout the year.
Taking part in PE helps children to stay active, develop confidence, and enjoy physical activity safely. In order for lessons to take place safely and comfortably, children should have:
A white T-shirt
Black or navy shorts/joggers
Suitable trainers or plimsolls
Any additional outdoor PE clothing as required by the weather
Unfortunately, school shoes and normal uniform are not always suitable or safe for PE activities. Children without the correct kit may not be able to participate fully in lessons.
Wherever possible, we would still encourage pupils to remove earrings before taking part in PE. However, where earrings cannot be removed, they must be covered with suitable microporous fabric tape to reduce the risk of injury. Parents and carers are responsible for providing the tape and ensuring that their child has it available on PE days.