Physical Education Policy November 2011 POLICY STATEMENT AND CURRICULAR AIMS: The school believes that physical education, experienced in a safe and supportive environment, is a unique and vital contributor to a pupil’s physical development and well-being. A broad and balanced physical education curriculum is intended to provide for pupils’ increasing self-confidence in their ability to manage themselves and their bodies within a variety of movement situations. Progressive learning objectives, combined with sympathetic and varied teaching approaches, endeavour to provide stimulating, enjoyable, satisfying and appropriately challenging learning experiences for all pupils. Through the selection of suitably differentiated and logically developed tasks, it is intended that pupils, irrespective of ability, will enjoy success and be motivated to further develop their individual potential. A balance of individual, paired and group activities; co-operative, collaborative and competitive situations aims to cater for the preferences, strengths and needs of every pupil. Such activities, experienced within a range of areas of activity aim to promote a broad base of movement knowledge, skills and understanding. They are also desirous of developing a pupil’s ability to work independently and to respond appropriately and sympathetically to others, irrespective of their age, gender, cultural or ethnic background. The activities offered and the teaching approaches adopted seek to provide pupils with opportunities to develop their creative and expressive abilities, through improvisation and problemsolving. Pupils are encouraged to appreciate the importance of a healthy and fit body, and begin to understand those factors that affect health and fitness. Whilst retaining its unique contribution to a pupil’s movement education, physical education also has considerable potential to contribute to much wider areas of learning. It is considered important that physical education is integrated into the whole school’s planning for the development of pupils’ communication, numeracy, PSHEe and ICT skills.
Aims: The School’s aims for Physical Education are: -
Developing skills in physical activity Making and applying decisions Developing physical and mental capacity Evaluating and improving Making informed choices about healthy, active lifestyles.
Entitlement: The school provides all pupils in KS3 and KS4 with the full entitlement of two hours high quality Physical Education a week.
Key Stage 3 • x 4 lessons over two weeks – 1 hour duration each lesson . Key Stage 4 • x 4 lessons over two weeks – 1 hour duration each lesson Curriculum Planning: The school follows the progressive schemes of work provided by the Staffordshire LEA PE Advisor, which are based around the following QCA schemes; -
Outwitting Opponents Accurate Replication Exploring, communicating, ideas and emotions Identifying and solving problems Performing at maximum levels
Individual lessons should be evaluated to inform planning and ensure differentiation.
Teaching and Learning: Lessons are blocked in units of work to promote greater depth of understanding, developing of skills, contextual application of these skills and the ability to perform reflectively.(QCA agree that this is the most effective way) When considering staffing for units of work, personal strengths are taken into account to ensure effective delivery. Children will be presented with opportunities to be creative, competitive, co-operative and to face challenges as individuals and in small groups or teams. They will learn how to think in different ways to suit the different challenges. They will be given the opportunity of demonstrating their learning, using a range of communication styles, allowing for effective assessment. This assessment will be used to inform planning and facilitate learning. The structure of the scheme of work will promote teaching and learning as it provides both continuity and progression. This scheme of work specifies progression of skills, knowledge and understanding.
Non-participation: Regardless of injury or illness all pupils are expected to take an active role in PE lessons. For pupils who are unable to take on the role as a performer in an activity, they will be given a role as either a leader or official. To this end the department operates a no note policy, consequently non participants are expected to wear PE kit (unless there are exceptional circumstances). PE kit will be provided for those pupils who fail to bring kit and the following sanctions will apply; -
No kit (x1) = Break detention (note in planner) No kit (x2) = Lunch detention (note in planner & yellow form) No kit (x3) = After school detention (note in planner, yellow form & letter home)
Assessment, Recording and Reporting: Pupils work will be assessed throughout each unit of work using formative assessment methods as well as through core tasks similar to those outlined in each unit of the schemes of work provided by
the Staffordshire LEA PE Advisor. These contextual core tasks will allow teachers to compare pupils against the attainment target and expected outcomes. Pupils’ progress will be monitored by the individual class teacher who will use these methods to set realistic targets for the individual pupil, based on their strengths and weaknesses. At the end of each unit an indication of the level that they are working at will be recorded. This will allow all the unit grades to be looked at by the end of the year so that the overall attainment level given can reflect the progress made over that academic year. Lessons are not the only place that pupils demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understanding, wherever practicable staff will consider pupil’s outside interests eg. Lunchtime or after school clubs, local teams etc. In accordance with the school’s policy parents will receive a progress report at the end of the autumn and spring terms, then a written report on all aspects of a pupil’s school work at the end of the summer term. This will include PE and should indicate to the parents the range of activities covered and areas of personal strength and weakness.
Safe Practice: All teachers should make themselves aware of the health and safety arrangements for the areas of activity that they are teaching. The department follows the “Safe Practice in Physical Education” guidance provided by Baalpe and Staffordshire LEA. A copy of the Baalpe manual is located in the PE office. All pupils must be taught how to handle and carry apparatus, resources appropriately. They should be taught to recognise hazards, assess the consequent risks and take steps to control the risks to themselves and others. Staff who lack confidence in teaching areas of activities will be supported by access to INSET training either in school or on LEA courses.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion: Every pupil has equal access to national curriculum physical education. Learning experiences are differentiated to meet the needs of all pupils. All pupils in the school have equality of opportunity in terms of curriculum balance, curriculum time, use of resources, use of facilities and access to extra-curricular activities.
Gifted and Talented Provision: The identification of Gifted & Talented pupils in PE may be problematic due to the diverse nature of the activities involved. Pupils may be very talented in an area beyond the scope of the school curriculum. To identify pupils, staff will use the following: • Teacher knowledge and observation (Pupils who significantly outperform others within the group) • Discussion with colleagues • Information from colleagues in other institutions • The Department Checklist • Information from the pupil, peers, parents and NGB, professional clubs or other accredited organisations • Evidence of pupils’ performance at County level or above The names of talented pupils will be maintained on a departmental register. The names of the very talented will be forwarded, with appropriate evidence, for inclusion on the school register. Registers will be reviewed annually.
Checklist Pupils who are Gifted and Talented in PE are likely to demonstrate many or all of the following characteristics in at least one activity. • Perform exceptionally well at one sport, or in many • Good spatial awareness • Good understanding of movement quality such as weight and time • Skilful body management showing a high degree of control and coordination • Able to combine movements fluently, precisely and accurately • Learn, understand and adopt technical aspects of a sport very quickly • Able to make correct decisions in pressure situations and adapt their technique accordingly • Creative, original and adaptable; able to respond quickly to new challenges and situations, often finding new and innovative solutions. • Able to reflect on processes and outcomes in order to improve performance, taking into account the relationship between skill, fitness and tactics or composition. • Able to work independently and with initiative • Show a high degree of motivation to practice and performance. Staff Continued Professional Development (CPD): All staff should take part in professional development to ensure secure subject knowledge, awareness of health and safety procedures and up to date knowledge. Staff should be comfortable and competent in the area of activity being taught. Staff should indicate where they feel they need support so that appropriate support can be given. All staff who attend any CPD course must provide feedback/ disseminate the information. Out of School Hours Learning (OSHL): The school offers a wide range of lunch-time and after school activities, including a House Competition. These are open to any pupil in the relevant year group. Staff will notify pupils of any cancellation, rearrangements of clubs as soon as possible. When taking school teams off site for fixtures staff should follow the school educational visit procedures. If in any doubt staff should liaise with the EVC. Physical Education Uniform There is an official school P.E. kit, much of which is available from the school. KS3 - Boys Outside training shoes/boots Inside training shoes Plain black shorts or plain black tracksuit bottoms Black socks Plain white T-shirt or Green Madeley High Polo Shirt Madeley High Rugby Shirt or Madeley High Sweatshirt Girls Outside training shoes/boots Inside training shoes Plain black shorts or plain black tracksuit bottoms Black socks Plain white T-shirt or Green Madeley High Polo Shirt Madeley High Rugby Shirt or Madeley High Sweatshirt
KS4 The PE kit for KS4 pupils is the same as for KS3 pupils with the exception that pupils have the opportunity to purchase a Madeley High School black polo shirt instead of the green polo shirt. Pupils opting for GCSE PE also have the option of buying a GCSE PE kit package.
Reviewed June 2011 – Mr P Goodwin, Head of PE