Lindley CE Infant School

PE Curriculum Intent

At Lindley CE Infant School, our PE curriculum is designed to help every child grow, learn, and shine as they develop their moving, connecting, and solving skills in physical education. Guided by our values of Respect, Friendship, and Trust, we provide a high-quality PE education that inspires children to become the best they can be. For our PE curriculum, we use Beyond the Physical PE. Beyond the Physical’s Scheme of Learning forms an integral part of the school Curriculum that is inclusive and engages all pupils, in a supportive and challenging environment. The holistic Scheme of Learning aspires for all children to acquire, develop and master their fundamental movement skills; to further their knowledge and understanding of Physical Education concepts and principles and develop their overall competence, to enjoy, and excel in, a broad range of physical activities.  Our Scheme of Learning can be a platform to deliver high-quality teaching and learning opportunities which enable all children to succeed at their level; to enjoy their learning and to provide them with knowledge and skills for a lifelong love and participation in Physical Activity and Sport. The holistic nature of the Scheme of Learning not only allows for children to succeed and master the physical skills associated with Physical Activity but will teach children through cognitive and social domains allowing them many opportunities to cooperate and collaborate effectively as part of a team and compete appropriately against others, adhering to the principles of fairness, sportsmanship and respect.  Beyond the Physical understand the importance PE, School Sport and Physical Activity has on children’s general health, fitness and mental wellbeing. The Scheme of Learning provides opportunities for all children to be physically active for sustained periods of time and will teach children the importance of leading healthy, active lives and making informed and appropriate lifestyle choices.

In school, we work closely with the PSP to develop our PE offer.