Implementation – How do we achieve this?

We deliver a high-quality, progressive PE curriculum through the Oak National Academy, ensuring clear development from EYFS to Year 6.

Curriculum Delivery

All pupils receive two hours of PE each week, including:

• Team sports and games – football, netball, hockey, rugby
• Individual disciplines – gymnastics, athletics, dance
• Outdoor and adventurous activities – including our bespoke Cross-Curricular Orienteering programme
• Swimming – delivered at the Life Centre Plymouth by specialist instructors

Lessons are designed to be engaging, inclusive, and physically demanding, supporting pupils to apply skills, make decisions, and work collaboratively.

Cross-Curricular Orienteering

Our school site has been professionally mapped, enabling pupils to develop navigation, problem-solving, teamwork, and physical literacy through tailored orienteering activities linked directly to our curriculum.

Staff Expertise & Partnerships

We work closely with the Plymouth School Sports Partnership (PSSP) to ensure high-quality teaching through:

• Annual CPD
• Specialist coaching
• Termly lesson observations
• Access to festivals, competitions, and inclusive events

The PE Coordinator leads curriculum development, supports staff, monitors teaching, and ensures equipment and facilities meet high standards.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We adapt tasks, equipment, and environments so all pupils — including those with SEND — can participate meaningfully and confidently. Every child is supported to succeed.

Extracurricular & Enrichment

Our offer extends beyond curriculum time through:

• After-school sports clubs
• Inter-school competitions and festivals
• Sports Days
• Healthy Schools Week with traditional and non-traditional sports
• Opportunities to try new activities and develop lifelong enjoyment of movement

Impact – What difference does this make?

Pupil Outcomes

Pupils at Yealmpstone Farm:

• Develop strong physical literacy and fundamental movement skills.
• Show increased confidence, motivation, and resilience in physical activity.
• Demonstrate the School Games Values in lessons, clubs, and competitions.
• Understand how to lead healthy, active lives.

Assessment & Progression

Teachers use ongoing observations to assess:

• Physical literacy development
• Application of skills and decision-making
• Engagement, confidence, and willingness to participate
• Personal improvement and self-reflection

This ensures lessons are adapted so every pupil progresses appropriately.

Activity Tracking & Equity

We monitor pupils’ activity levels across:

• Active travel
• School clubs
• Community sports participation
• Break and lunchtime activities
• Representation in teams and events

This helps us identify pupils who may be less active or face barriers, enabling us to:

• Provide targeted encouragement
• Offer additional opportunities
• Prioritise pupils for appropriate PSSP events

This ensures our provision is equitable, inclusive, and meaningful.

Competitive Sport

It is our aim to give every child in KS2 the opportunity to represent the school competitively each year. Events are selected to match pupils’ strengths, interests, and developmental needs, ensuring positive experiences for all.

Pupil Voice

Our Sports Council helps shape PE across the school, ensuring children’s ideas and experiences influence our provision.