At Flamstead Village School we aim for children to:

• Develop positive attitudes to participation in physical
• activity
• Make informed decisions about the importance of excercise in their lives
• Acquire and develop skills, performing with increasing competence and confidence, in a range of physical activities and contexts.

The school will:

• Provide a well-balanced programme of Physical Education, which will include games, gymnastics, dance, outdoor and adventurous activities, athletics and swimming.
• Provide opportunities for pupils to participate in coaching and competitions within and outside school hours.

TEACHING SPECIFIC TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Lessons should include:

• A learning objective, with skills taught discreetly during the lesson.
• A warm up and recover time appropriate to the activity.
• Opportunities to watch, listen and comment upon performances of other children and demonstration by teacher or capable child for children to master the correct techniques.
• Discussion to be kept simple emphasising one or two skills only, making sure that every child watches, listens and has a chance to offer a contribution.

ASSESSMENT

• Learning must be focused on individual pupils' needs and abilities. Assessment for learning is a powerful tool for making sure that learning fits individual needs.
• Children will be assessed each term using the school's assessment criteria.