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PE & Swimming
At Bracken Leas Primary School, we believe that Physical Education is an essential part of every child's education and development. Our aim is to provide a high-quality, inclusive PE curriculum that inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically demanding activities, while developing a lifelong commitment to being active and healthy.
We use the Get Set PE scheme to deliver a broad, balanced and progressive curriculum from Early Years through to Year 6. The scheme provides clear progression in knowledge, skills and vocabulary, ensuring that children build upon prior learning and develop competence, confidence and enjoyment across a wide range of physical activities. Through carefully sequenced lessons, pupils develop fundamental movement skills, apply these in increasingly challenging situations and learn the importance of perseverance, teamwork, leadership and respect.
Our curriculum is designed to support the whole child. Alongside developing physical literacy, strength, coordination and fitness, we nurture the personal qualities that help children thrive both in and beyond sport. Pupils are encouraged to take risks, solve problems, evaluate performances and demonstrate resilience when faced with challenges. We actively promote the School Games values of determination, honesty, passion, respect, self-belief and teamwork in all aspects of PE and school sport.
Children experience a diverse range of activities including gymnastics, dance, athletics, invasion games, net and wall games, striking and fielding games, outdoor and adventurous activities and swimming. We believe that exposing pupils to a variety of sports and physical challenges helps them discover activities they enjoy and may continue throughout their lives.
Beyond curriculum lessons, we provide a rich programme of extra-curricular opportunities, competitions and festivals. Through strong partnerships with organisations including Brackley Town FC, Northampton Saints, Brackley Cricket Club and Junior Parkrun, pupils are able to access opportunities both within school and in the wider community. These partnerships help extend participation, raise aspirations and provide clear pathways into lifelong involvement in sport and physical activity.
Inclusion sits at the heart of our PE provision. We strive to ensure that every child can access and enjoy physical activity regardless of ability, confidence or experience. Through adapted activities, leadership opportunities, active play provision, Forest School experiences and a wide range of clubs and competitions, all pupils are encouraged to develop a positive relationship with physical activity.
Our vision is for every child to leave Bracken Leas as a physically literate, confident and motivated individual who understands the importance of leading an active lifestyle and has the skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to continue participating in physical activity throughout their lives.
At Bracken Leas Primary School, Physical Education is delivered through structrued lessons with a clear framework for planning, teaching and assessing learning. Lessons are sequenced to build pupils' knowledge, skills and understanding over time, enabling them to make sustained progress throughout their primary years. Assessment tools within the scheme allow teachers to identify strengths, address misconceptions and adapt learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
Children receive two hours of curriculum PE each week, alongside opportunities to be active throughout the school day. Lessons are taught by class teachers and focus on the development of physical skills, tactical awareness, creativity and personal qualities such as teamwork, resilience and leadership.
Physical activity extends beyond lesson time through access to our daily mile track and a range of structured lunchtime activities. Designated play zones provide opportunities for football, basketball, skipping and playground games, while Sports and Play Leaders organise activities for younger pupils, helping to create an active and inclusive play environment.
We provide a varied programme of extra-curricular clubs that responds to pupil interests and staff expertise. Opportunities currently include football, netball, rugby, athletics, cricket, laser tag and cross country. Pupils are given regular opportunities to participate in competitions, festivals and events both within the Trust and across the wider community.
Swimming lessons take place in Key Stage 2 at the local swimming pool, ensuring pupils develop essential swimming and water safety skills. In addition, all pupils access Forest School experiences during their time at Bracken Leas, supporting personal development, teamwork, problem-solving and outdoor learning.
Sports Clubs for children available in and around Brackley.
