At PSJ we offer a comprehensive and inclusive Physical Education (PE) program designed to ensure every child develops physical literacy, enjoys being active, and understands the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Children participate in dedicated PE lessons each week, covering a broad range of activities across the academic year. These include developing fundamental movement skills (running, jumping, throwing, catching), engaging in invasion games (like football and netball), net and wall games (like tennis), striking and fielding games (like cricket), gymnastics, and dance. 

PE is taught by a combination of teachers and specialist sports coaches to provide high-quality instruction. We also emphasise competitive opportunities, both internally through school sports days and house competitions, and externally by participating in local inter-school tournaments, promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship. 

At PSJ our PE provision directly addresses the National Curriculum's purpose to ensure that all pupils:

Develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities.

Are physically active for sustained periods of time.

Engage in competitive sports and activities.

Lead healthy, active lives.

The curriculum is supplemented with extra-curricular sports clubs and pupils have opportunities to participate in local inter-school competitions, which increase opportunities for skill development and competitive experience.

Swimming and water safety is a statutory part of the National Curriculum for Physical Education in UK primary schools. By the time your child leaves primary school at the end of Year 6, the expectation is that they will be able to demonstrate three key skills:

Swim Competently: Your child should be able to swim at least 25 metres (the length of a standard swimming pool) competently, confidently, and proficiently.

Use a Range of Strokes: They must be able to use a range of strokes effectively, such as front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke.

Perform Self-Rescue: Crucially, they should be able to perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations, equipping them with essential life-saving knowledge and skills.

At PSJ, pupils typically start their swimming journey beginning in Year 3, beginning in the summer term. Pupils who have not met the competency criteria (25 metres) by the end of Year 3 will continue to access swimming lessons until they have achieved this.

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