PE
PE
Statement of intent
At Minterne Juniors, we recognise the contribution of PE to the health and well-being of the children. We believe that an innovative, varied PE curriculum and extra-curriculum opportunities have a positive influence on the concentration, attitude and academic achievement of all our children.
Our Primary Schools Sports Funding will enable us to continue to extend our provision through purchasing new and improved equipment to use within our school, entering more teams into competitive sports competitions and training our staff to deliver in-house quality PE sessions. We are committed to promoting and maintaining high standards and safe practice in all aspects and at all levels of physical education.
What is taught at Minterne
Key skills are developed in specific games and sports throughout the years. The children also take part in indoor lessons, which consist of dance and gymnastics units. Here the children have the chance to develop their creative skills, whilst continually improving their balance, strength, coordination and agility.
The areas covered in the P.E curriculum for Key Stage 2 include:
- Invasion games – football, netball, rugby, hockey.
- Striking and fielding games – cricket, rounders.
- Net and ball games – tennis, volleyball.
- Outdoor and adventurous activities.
- Athletics.
- Gymnastics.
- Dodgeball.
- Dance.
- Swimming.
Each year builds on skills from previous years and assessments are in place to support those who need additional support and to extend the learning of those that are confident with the key skills and concepts. All children receive at least two hours of physical education a week. These lessons are delivered either by class teachers or a specialist PE coach, who has expert knowledge and is extensively trained in the areas of the curriculum they teach.
Extra-curricular Clubs and Competitions
We offer a wide and varied extra-curricular clubs for pupils across the school. Many pupils are regularly involved in a sporting club/activity either after school or at lunchtimes. These include a variety of activities such as football, hockey, netball, handball, multi-skills and basketball to name a few.
School teams are also encouraged and compete against other schools around the local area. There is also the opportunity to be involved in non-competitive competitions with other schools such as multi-skills and judo.
Minterne PE Skills Progression
Competitions 2025/2026
Boys football - Ongoing throughout terms 1-4
Girls Football - Ongoing throughout terms 1-4
Multi-skill Competition - Y 3&4
Boccia and Curling - Y 3&4
Highland Games
Competitions 24/25
Boys Football - Ongoing throughout terms 1-4
Girls Football - Ongoing throughout terms 1-4
- Tigers Taikwondo Taster Sessions - 2024/2025
- Multi-skill competition participants (Yr 3 and 4) - 2024/2025
- Pokemon Football Tournament Participants - 2024/2025
- Alliance Festival Participants - 2024/2025
- Sittingbourne FC Training Academy - May 2025
- Sports Day - June 2025
P.E. Curriculum
Term 1 - Multi-skills and Netball
Term 2 - Football and Badminton
Term 3 - Dodgeball and Tag Rugby
Term 4 - Handball and Hockey
Term 5 - Rounders and Athletics
Term 6 - Tennis and Cricket
Each year group also have dance and yoga throughout the year.
PE and sport premium in primary schools
