PE & Sport

Hayes Primary School – PE Curriculum Intent

At Hayes Primary School, PE and sport are embedded into the fabric of school life. We recognise the impact that high-quality physical education can have on children’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Through a broad, balanced, and inclusive PE curriculum, we aim to develop confident, resilient learners who enjoy being active and understand the long-term benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle.

Our curriculum reflects the shared vision of the Spring Trust: to equip every child with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to make a positive impact on their own physical health and well-being. Through carefully structured lessons and enrichment opportunities, we inspire all children to participate in a wide range of physical activities and to see themselves as capable, creative, and determined individuals.

Our PE curriculum is structured around the three pillars of progression identified in the National Curriculum:

Motor competence – developing a wide range of movement skills and physical capabilities.
Rules, strategies and tactics – understanding how to apply these in different games and activities.
Healthy participation – building lifelong habits that promote physical and emotional well-being.

In Key Stage 1, our focus is on developing motor competence through a multi-skills approach that builds agility, balance, and coordination. 

In Key Stage 2, pupils apply and refine these skills in a variety of sports and contexts, with a growing emphasis on tactics, teamwork, and competitive play. Throughout both key stages, healthy participation is consistently promoted, helping children to understand the importance of physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

We follow the Department for Education's National Curriculum programme of study for Key Stages 1 and 2:
 National Curriculum for PE – gov.uk

All pupils are given the chance to explore new activities and improve existing skills in a supportive environment.

Each child receives a minimum of two hours of high-quality PE every week. This includes indoor sessions using the Real PE scheme—led by class teachers or HLTAs—and outdoor sessions delivered by a specialist sports coach. In addition, Forest School contributes to children’s physical development and connection with nature.

Competitive Sport

We place great value on competitive sport at Hayes. Our pupils regularly participate in fixtures against local schools, across our trust, and occasionally at regional events. Many also represent the school in festivals and tournaments, and we maintain strong links with local sports clubs and community organisations to provide pathways for continued participation outside of school.

Within school, inter-house competitions for Years 5 and 6 provide opportunities for pupils to compete in a friendly, structured environment. These experiences support children in applying rules, strategies, and tactics in real contexts—an essential part of their progression in PE.

While competition is important, our overarching aim is to ensure that every child finds joy in physical activity, regardless of ability. We believe in fostering a love of movement that encourages children to challenge themselves, work with others, and value improvement.

Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle

Healthy lifestyles are central to our school’s ethos. Through our PE lessons, extra-curricular clubs, enrichment opportunities, and whole-school events, we actively promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. We aim to raise the profile of PE, fitness, and health so that being active becomes a lifelong habit for every pupil.

We encourage children to make informed choices about their health and well-being, and we celebrate all achievements—whether through sporting success, personal progress, or commitment to a new activity. Our goal is to inspire every child at Hayes to lead an active, healthy, and fulfilling life—now and in the future.