Intent

Here at Collis Primary School, we aim to inspire all children to develop a love of physical activity and sport. Through good physical education, whole school values and a whole child approach, we aim to nurture confident, resilient children who will strive for their personal best. We listen to our children wants and needs and provide them with a range of active experiences and clubs. We want to aid our children in obtaining the values and skills to celebrate and respect the success of others, as well as modestly celebrating their own successes. We aim to ensure that our delivery of physical education allows all children to have the skills and mindset to leave primary school with the capabilities to be successful in their sporting challenges and active lifestyles at secondary school and beyond.  Our proximity to the River Thames also means that swimming and water safety are integral aspects of the PE curriculum at Collis.  We strive to educate both our children and families to develop a greater understanding on how to live healthy lifestyles and make healthy choices. We are dedicated to ensuring healthy minds, as well as bodies and will continue to support our children's well-being. We have strong links and partnerships with local clubs within our community, including Harlequins RFC, Brentford FC and Teddington HC ensuring Collis children and families receive the support and knowledge they need.

The National Curriculum for PE aims to ensure that all pupils:  

• Develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities
• Are physically active for sustained periods of time
• Are engaged in competitive sports and activities
• Lead healthy, active lives

Implementation

When developing the PE curriculum at Collis, we began by aligning it with the aims and outcomes of the National Curriculum (NC) and Early Years (EY) goals, using a backwards planning approach. This allowed us to create a clear progression that builds from the EY through to Year 6. We utilised resources like Get Set 4 PE to support this process, ensuring that lessons are purposeful and directly tied to NC objectives.

Our curriculum is designed to expose students to a wide variety of sports and activities. In the EY and Key Stage 1, we emphasise fundamental movement skills, while in Key Stage 2, we transition to sport-specific units such as Netball, Tag-Rugby, Hockey, and Cricket, among others.

Impact

PE holds a prominent place in school life at Collis. Our students are confident in applying a wide range of skills and techniques, allowing them to actively participate in various activities. They are also encouraged to reflect on their learning, identifying ways to further develop their abilities.

If you were to walk into a PE lesson at Collis, you would see:

• Active, happy children
• Clear, focused skill instruction
• Sustained periods of physical activity through a variety of exercises
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Friendly competition
• Exemplary sportsmanship

Our children take pride in discussing what they have learned in PE, and they are enthusiastic about improving both their personal skills and their contributions to team success. This focus on fair play, sportsmanship, and skill development makes PE at Collis both highly valued and impactful.

Swimming and Water Safety

Swimming and water safety are vital elements of our PE program—not only because they are statutory requirements, but also due to our proximity to the River Thames, which makes safeguarding our children even more crucial. For the 2023-2024 academic year:

• 88% of students can swim 25 metres.
• 92% can perform essential water safety skills.

We frequently revisit water safety through assemblies and swimming lessons in the summer term, ensuring that our children understand how to stay safe in and around water.

Each class is provided with a weekly swimming slot for at least one term per year in our on-site swimming pool. This excellent facility, combined with high-quality teaching, greatly enhances the swimming proficiency of all students. Younger children take their first strokes, while Key Stage 2 students prepare to swim competitively in the Richmond Borough Gala.

Fostering Sportsmanship

At Collis, we place a strong emphasis on sportsmanship. Each week, the Sports Cup is awarded by Mr. Laks and Miss Axten to children who demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship during PE lessons. This helps to instil values of fair play, respect, and teamwork, which are central to our sporting ethos. All children are encouraged to act with grace and humility, whether they experience victory or defeat.

Extra-Curricular Sports

PE at Collis is further enriched by a comprehensive and varied extra-curricular sports program. Led by specialist sports coaches and dedicated members of the Collis staff, the majority of children actively participate in clubs such as Skipping, Football, and Dodgeball to name a few. We are particularly committed to encouraging less active children to join in, helping them raise their heart rates and begin their journey toward healthy, active participation. These opportunities are open to all, with financial support provided by the school when needed.

Pupil Reflections 

What do you enjoy about Physical Education?

Child 1 (Year 1)
"I like PE because we get to run and jump and play lots of fun games with my friends."
 

Child 2 (Year 4)  
"I love PE because we learn new sports like tennis and hockey. I also like when we do team games because we cheer each other on, and it’s fun to win together. It’s exciting and makes me feel fast!"

Child 3 (Year 6)   
"PE is one of my favourite subjects because it helps me stay active, and I enjoy trying different sports like ultimate frisbee and American football. I also like how we practice skills in class and then use them in real games. It’s cool to see how much I’ve improved, and it’s a great way to make new friends when we work as a team."

What helps you to improve in Physical Education?  

Child 4 (Year 3)

I can improve in PE because the teachers and coaches are really good at teaching you new skills.  I didn’t know how to pass a rugby ball properly, but now I do.  

Child 5 (Year 5)

In Dance, our group was able to improve our routine when we worked with another group and they gave us some really useful feedback.  They weren’t just saying negative things, they told us what they liked and gave some suggestions on how we could make it even better. 

Outstanding examples of learning outcomes at Collis

                                       EFL Kids Cup 2019                                    Brentford FC Primary Stars        Premiership Rugby National

                              National Finalists                                       Girls Tournament 2019              Tag Rugby Showcase 2018

                                   England South Winners                                         Winners                                                 Winners

Sporting Successes in 2023/24 

• 2nd Girls Swimming Gala
• 2nd Boys Swimming Gala
• Boys group winners’ football
• Girls group winners’ football
• Girls quarter finalist football
• Boys quarter finalist football
• 4th place Borough Sports- Macie achieved the highest score of all girls on the day
• Over 220 girls and boys from years 4 to 6 participated in our inter-class football festival in the Summer Term

Priorities for 2023– 2024

• Achieve the Youth Sports Trust’s Sports School Games Gold Award
• To increase competitive sporting opportunities for children with SEN
• To expose children to a greater range of sports in Year 6
• For all staff to attend high-quality ‘Games’ CPD
• To ensure plans are in place to continue to develop PE when the School Sports Premium Funding is revoked in 2022