PE
Physical Education Intent Statement
Intent
Physical Education at Rowhill School aims to develop an engaging, high targeted and tailored curriculum that will inspire all students to succeed and excel. The curriculum and enrichment offer positive and motivating environment enabling pupils to become physically literate, supporting their physical and mental health and wellbeing, providing the foundations for lifelong participation. We offer all students the opportunity to develop fundamental skills that is working build character and embed values which includes character building, fairness, teamwork and respect. Rowhill School focuses on ensuring that students are physically literate which include; Social development building students’ social skills and resilience, cognitive development allowing students to think in different ways to help solve problems, physical development which allows students to build on their confidence and competence to takes take part in physical activity in both lessons and extracurricular opportunities. Students will also enhance their psychological make up allowing the students to feel better about themselves and understand how to behave better. Throughout Physical Education students will develop their understanding on a healthy lifestyle and how this will benefit them in everyday life. We also promote a positive wellbeing for all students.
Aim
The PE curriculum at Rowhill School aims to ensure that all students engage in a tailored curriculum that supports the department and students with their physical and mental wellbeing. Through this we aim to ensure that all students are successful and confident where they are able to problem solve both individually and as a group. Students become responsible for their own actions.
Implementation
Students at Rowhill will receive a minimum of two lessons of PE a week with either specialists class teachers or coaches. We cover a wide range of activities to develop students’ skills, knowledge and understanding. We provide a breadth of support within each lesson, for all students to access. Schemes of work and lessons plans have been created and tailored to stretch and challenge all students no matter their ability within PE. Staff have a wide range of specialist sports, including Football, Rugby, Cricket and Handball, staff are able to share good practice and continue their CPD. Students have the opportunity to progress in a block of six lessons, then continue progression from one year to another. Along the curriculum a range of extra curriculum activities are provided, before and after school aiding students access to allow them to be physical active. Rowhill School are fortunate to offer amazing facilities including a sports hall with under floor heating, gymnasium, outdoor play ground and sports field. Physical Education is a subject that is supported by SLT and is encouraged by all staff.
PE Roles and Responsibilities
Josh Fihosy
Teach PE lessons
Plan and lead PE lessons following the curriculum, ensure that all lessons are differentiated so students no matter their ability are stretched and challenged. All lessons are scaffolded to allow students to progress and develop the skills/understanding of the lesson content. Ensure that TAs are being used to benefit students learning and pace of lesson.
SOW
To assist where necessary producing SOW for the academic year. Focusing on Primary PE.
GCSE PE / Sports Leadership
Plan and lead GCSE. Working with DO to ensure that all lessons are planned and allow students to develop their understanding of the content in order to take the GCSE PE exams and complete coursework.
Responsibility for Break and Lunch
In charge of break and lunch times, ensure that all activities are supervised and structured to allow students to enjoy their free time.
Meetings and organisation of PE Department.
Organise and run PE department meeting, ensure that all deadlines have been met, ensure that all equipment / uniform is purchased. Make sure that all members of the department have the opportunity to develop, attending courses and observing one another to continue learning.
After School Club with Peter.H
To organise and promote afterschool clubs for students to attend, allowing students to experience new sports, develop their new skills and transfer them in lessons. Also allowing students to build self-esteem, resilience and team work.
Dan Masters 3rd in charge
Break and Lunch time sport activities
Referee (in middle of the pitch) any sporting activities, arrange teams fairly and encourage positive behaviour throughout. Assist referee with challenging behaviour allow students to have the time to take a couple of minutes to reflect on their behaviour and decide if that student can re-join the activity or not.
In House sports competitions
Break, Lunch and afterschool in house sport competitions, allowing students to compete in a range of activities – Football, Basketball, Handball, table tennis, Badminton and Frisbee. One sporting activity a week/term. Primary to also have in house competitions competing in events such as – Football, Basketball, Bean bag throwing, Botcha, Table Tennis and Frisbee. Individual events will also take place throughout the academic year such as – Rowing, Table Tennis and Badminton.
Store rooms / Gym
Keep tidy all store rooms from equipment, return equipment once lesson has finished communicate with Hasan if any equipment has been damaged or is faulty.
Lessons
Lead / support lessons to help students develop core skills, understanding of the content, encourage self-esteem, team work and resilience.
After School Club with Peter.H
To promote and support afterschool clubs for students to attend, allowing students to experience new sports, develop their new skills and transfer them in lessons. Also allowing students to build self-esteem, resilience and team work.
Lee Lewis and Kieron Chalking (PE Teaching assistants)
TA / Support in PE lessons
Support teaching member of staff in lessons, assist with lessons, challenge any disruptive behaviour from students, work one to one where possible to develop students understanding of content learnt.
Break and Lunch time sport activities
Referee (in middle of the pitch) any sporting activities, arrange teams fairly and encourage positive behaviour throughout
Provide 1 to 1 support in lessons
Follow directions from lead teacher, support students provide 1 to 1. Encourage students engage in lessons, develop core sporting skills and transition back into main lesson.
Store rooms / Gym
Keep tidy all store rooms from equipment, return equipment once lesson has finished communicate with Hasan if any equipment has been damaged or is faulty.
Displays
Maintain and put up visuals to support with PE lessons and events around the school.
Equipment
Stock take on equipment inform PE department when running low on sports equipment.
Hassan Hassan
Break and Lunch time sport activities
Referee (in middle of the pitch) any sporting activities, arrange teams fairly and encourage positive behaviour throughout
Provide sport interventions
support students 1 to 1 or group conditions. Encourage students to develop their skills in different sports and improve confidence.
Gym
Keep gym tidy and maintains gym equipment. Ensure gym equipment is being used safely but students and staff have knowledge on how to operate gym equipment. communicate with Hasan if any equipment has been damaged or is faulty.