PE

Physical Education (PE) at Yealmpstone Farm Primary School

Intent – What are we aiming for?

At Yealmpstone Farm, our PE curriculum develops fundamental movement skills, agility, balance, and coordination through a broad and inclusive program using the Cambridgeshire Scheme. We aim to:

Foster social cooperation, positive attitudes, and a sense of personal best, ensuring every child feels included and proud of their achievements.
Provide equal opportunities, regardless of background or ability, so children can participate in a range of traditional and non-traditional sports.
Promote physical health and mental well-being, helping children build resilience and life skills like teamwork, determination, and respect.

Implementation – How do we achieve this?

We provide at least two hours of high-quality PE each week, delivered through:

Core PE Lessons – Using the Cambridgeshire Scheme, pupils engage in gymnastics, dance, athletics, and invasion games.
Skill Development – The second lesson each week deepens learning, embedding key techniques and applying them in game situations.
Active Lifestyles & Well-being –
- Our Platinum School Games Mark reflects our commitment to daily healthy habits.
- Annual Health & Well-being Week includes workshops on nutrition, mindfulness, yoga, plus activities such as archery, fencing, bike rides, inter-school competitions, and a visit from an Olympic athlete.

Leadership & Partnerships

Plymouth School Sports Partnership – We provide teachers with annual CPD and expert-led termly lesson observations, ensuring high-quality instruction.
Sports Council & Prefects – Pupils lead peer-level PE, giving feedback, organizing activities, and ensuring break and lunchtimes remain active and enjoyable.

Impact – What difference does this make?

Pupil Voice & Sports Council – Children regularly contribute ideas, influencing how PE develops in school.
Activity Tracking – Termly monitoring helps identify less-active pupils, leading to tailored interventions, Change4Life clubs, and targeted talent pathways.
Quality Assurance – Staff confidence in PE delivery has increased through ongoing CPD and partnership support, reflected in teacher feedback and lesson evaluations.
Assessment & Progression – Using the Cambridgeshire Scheme’s skill progression framework, lessons are adapted based on assessment data to ensure every pupil progresses at an appropriate level.

Clubs & Competitions

We run lunchtime and after-school clubs, alongside regular participation in School Games events. To learn more, click here.

For more information on our partnerships and school sports, visit: