Physical Education at Hanley St Luke’s C of E Academy

At Hanley St Luke’s, our PE curriculum is designed to develop key physical skills and promote a lifelong love of activity, aligned with the National Curriculum. Throughout Key Stages 1 and 2, we focus on three core elements:

• Developing practical skills

• Being physically active

• Encouraging healthy competition

These are delivered through six main areas of activity:

• Dance

• Gymnastics

• Games

• Outdoor and adventurous activities

• Athletics

• Swimming

Foundation Stage and Year 1
Our Foundation Stage follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, with daily physical activities tailored to support young children's development. Year 1 also benefits from regular outdoor play and activities integrated throughout the school day.

Swimming Provision
All children from Nursery to Year 6 receive one swimming lesson per week for six weeks. Additionally, Year 6 pupils benefit from two swimming lessons per week over six weeks.

Excitingly, the introduction of a mobile swimming pool on site will allow our younger KS1 children to take part in swimming activities on a rotating basis during the spring term.

Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Our KS2 pupils participate in outdoor and adventurous activities at Stanley Head Outdoor Pursuits Centre. These experiences include:

• Mapping and navigation skills

• Team-building and Nightline challenges

• Bushcraft and den building

• Climbing wall and abseiling

• River study days

• Axe throwing, challenge wall, and canoeing

PE Lessons
In every PE lesson, children are encouraged to plan, perform, and evaluate their activities. This approach helps them develop key skills, reflect on their progress, and build confidence.

In Key Stage 1, pupils regularly engage in dance, gymnastics, and games/multi-skills throughout the year. In Key Stage 2, children experience a broader range of activities including dance, gymnastics, games, athletics, outdoor/adventurous activities, and swimming.

For more information or support, please speak to your child’s class teacher.