Physical Education

At South Hylton, we believe that physical education, experienced in a safe and supportive environment, is a unique and vital contributor to a pupil’s physical development and wellbeing.

A broad and balanced physical education curriculum is intended to provide for pupils’ increasing self-confidence in their ability to manage themselves and their bodies within a variety of movement situations. Progressive learning objectives from Early Years to Upper Key Stage 2, combines sympathetic and varied teaching approaches, which endeavours to provide stimulating, enjoyable, satisfying and appropriately challenging learning experiences for all pupils.

The activities offered and the teaching approaches adopted seek to provide pupils with opportunities to develop their creative and expressive abilities, through improvisation and problem-solving, as well as a positive relationship with physical education and literacy. Pupils are encouraged to appreciate the importance of staying active to keep themselves healthy and begin to understand those factors that affect health and fitness; this work is closely aligned with the school’s policy on PSHE. Whilst retaining its unique contribution to a pupil’s movement education, physical education also has considerable potential to contribute to much wider areas of learning. In a recent pupil voice study all children asked were 100% positive about PE; they look forward to PE lessons and enjoy lots of active events and a full Sport Week. 

For detailed information about our curriculum and subjects, please visit the Key Information page.