Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity is important within the whole school becasue...

• Children's activity levels are increasing.
• Children want to represent the school as such, behaviour and work rate is increasing.
• Swimming expectations have increased.
• Behaviours during break and lunchtime has improved immensely.

The Blackthorn Primay PE curriculum will...

• Include at least two hours of quality PE sessions timetabled each week.
• Excite and motivate the children and staff.
• Be taught by staff that are knowledgeable and confident.
• Be diverse, Challenging and interesting to all.
• Give opportunities for all children to thrive, develop and learn.
• Develop competence to excel in a broad range of activities.
• Keeps children physically active for sustained periods of time.

The Blackthorn Primary extra-curricular provision will...

• Encourage a love of physical activity.
• Provide opportunities for all to take part in a sport/activity of their choice in a fun enviroment.
• Provide opportunities for children to access external clubs.
• Provide opportunities for all children to take part in competitive sport in a comfortable enviroment.
• Ensure children are competent in water.