PE
Our PE Vision
At Scott Primary School, we believe every child should have the opportunity to enjoy being active, develop a love of sport and experience the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle. We strive to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where every pupil feels valued, confident and motivated to reach their full potential.
Our Physical Education (PE) curriculum provides a broad range of engaging and challenging activities, delivered by our experienced PE teacher and school staff. Through high-quality teaching and varied learning experiences, pupils develop their physical skills, knowledge and understanding of different sports and activities. Alongside this, they build confidence, resilience, self-esteem and the positive attitudes needed to succeed both in PE and beyond the classroom.
We are fortunate to have excellent sporting facilities, including a versatile indoor sports hall and extensive outdoor field space, giving pupils valuable opportunities to learn, practise and develop their skills. From Year 1 to Year 6, children benefit from PE teaching and opportunities to represent Scott Primary School in district competitions, leagues and festivals. These experiences foster teamwork, sportsmanship, determination and pride in representing our school.
Beyond the curriculum, our after-school sports clubs provide further opportunities for children to explore new interests, improve their abilities and enjoy physical activity with their peers. Whether learning a new skill, participating for enjoyment or competing as part of a team, we want every child to feel included, challenged and inspired.
Our ultimate aim is to nurture a lifelong love of physical activity and help every pupil understand the importance of movement for their physical health, mental wellbeing and overall development.
Our PE Aims
Our PE curriculum is built around five key aims that underpin our approach to physical education, school sport and physical activity.
1. Inclusion for All
We provide an inclusive and supportive environment where every child feels valued and has the opportunity to participate, progress and succeed. We encourage all pupils to enjoy physical activity and develop healthy, active habits that can continue throughout their lives.
2. A Growth Mindset
We encourage children to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes and recognise that effort and perseverance lead to improvement. Through PE and school sport, pupils develop resilience, determination and the confidence to keep trying, even when activities are challenging.
3. Our School Values
We promote our school values through teamwork, respect, fairness, cooperation and positive behaviour. Children learn to support one another, celebrate success, respect differences and demonstrate good sportsmanship, both when winning and when facing setbacks.
4. Physical Literacy for Life
We aim to develop physically literate children who have the fundamental movement skills, competence, confidence and motivation to enjoy a wide range of sports and physical activities. By building strong foundations, we help pupils feel confident in participating in physical activity throughout their lives.
5. Health and Wellbeing Through Movement
We promote the physical, social and emotional benefits of being active. Children learn how regular movement supports a healthy lifestyle, positive mental wellbeing and meaningful connections with others. We encourage pupils to recognise that physical activity is an important part of everyday life: learning to move and moving to learn.
Our PE Curriculum
Our PE curriculum provides opportunities for children to develop fundamental movement skills, explore a wide range of activities and apply their learning in different sporting contexts. Through progressive learning experiences, pupils develop coordination, balance, agility, strength, control and stamina, alongside essential personal and social skills.
Our curriculum includes invasion games, athletics, striking and fielding, gymnastics, dance, outdoor education and swimming. Each area offers opportunities for children to develop their abilities, challenge themselves, work collaboratively and discover activities they may wish to pursue beyond school.
We encourage pupils to take pride in their progress, celebrate their achievements and understand that everyone develops at their own pace. By providing a variety of physical experiences, we aim to ensure that every child can find enjoyment, build confidence and experience success.
Cultural Capital in PE
What Is Cultural Capital?
Cultural capital is the knowledge, skills and experiences that help children understand the world around them and prepare them for future opportunities. At Scott Primary School, PE plays an important role in broadening pupils’ horizons by introducing them to different sports, physical activities, cultural traditions and sporting experiences.
Through our curriculum and wider sporting opportunities, children develop an appreciation of the role sport and physical activity play in communities across the world. They learn about diversity, inclusion, equality and respect while developing the confidence and life skills needed to become active, responsible and well-rounded individuals.
Games, Athletics and Outdoor Education
Through invasion games, striking and fielding, athletics and outdoor education, children develop their fundamental movement skills while learning how to communicate, cooperate, solve problems and work towards shared goals.
Pupils explore the importance of rules, fair play and respect for teammates, opponents and officials. They learn to accept decisions, manage success and disappointment positively, and recognise that effort, participation and personal improvement are just as important as winning.
Team games and outdoor experiences also encourage children to appreciate different strengths and abilities, value the contributions of others and understand how sport can bring people together across cultures and communities. These experiences help pupils develop resilience, independence, responsibility and a sense of belonging.
Dance and Gymnastics
Dance and gymnastics provide opportunities for children to develop creativity, coordination, balance, flexibility, control and self-expression.
Pupils explore a variety of dance styles, rhythms and movements inspired by different cultures and traditions. They discover how music, history and cultural heritage influence dance, including styles such as hip-hop, ballet and traditional folk dance. Through these experiences, children develop an appreciation of different artistic traditions and learn to respect the backgrounds, ideas and experiences of others.
In gymnastics, pupils learn to perform, refine and link movements and sequences, developing strength, spatial awareness and confidence. Both dance and gymnastics encourage children to challenge themselves, express their individuality and take pride in their achievements. Opportunities to create, perform and share their work also help pupils develop self-confidence and appreciation for the efforts of others.
Swimming and Water Safety
At Scott Primary School, we recognise swimming as an essential life skill that supports children’s safety, confidence and physical development.
Through swimming lessons, pupils have opportunities to develop their swimming ability, improve their technique and build confidence and stamina in the water. They learn about water safety, the importance of following instructions and how to behave responsibly in and around water.
Swimming also encourages resilience, independence and perseverance as children work towards personal goals and celebrate their progress. By developing their swimming skills and understanding of water safety, we aim to equip pupils with valuable knowledge and abilities that will benefit them throughout their lives.
Competition, Teamwork and Sporting Opportunities
We believe that sporting experiences beyond the PE lesson play an important role in children’s personal development. Through district competitions, leagues, festivals and extracurricular sports clubs, pupils have opportunities to apply their skills, challenge themselves and experience the excitement of representing Scott Primary School.
These experiences promote teamwork, determination, respect and sportsmanship. Children learn to celebrate achievements, support their peers and respond positively to both success and setbacks. They also gain an appreciation of the commitment, preparation and teamwork involved in sport at different levels.
We aim to make these opportunities positive and inclusive, encouraging children to develop their interests, discover new talents and build lasting memories through physical activity.
Platinum School Games Mark
At Scott Primary School, we are incredibly proud to have achieved and maintained the Platinum School Games Mark, the highest level of recognition within the School Games Mark award scheme.
This achievement reflects our school’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity (PESSPA) opportunities for all pupils. It recognises our dedication to encouraging children to be active, develop their sporting abilities, experience competition and enjoy the many benefits of physical activity.
Our Platinum status represents a significant milestone, built on five consecutive years of achieving the Gold School Games Mark before progressing to Platinum. We are particularly proud to have maintained this prestigious recognition for the last four school years.
This achievement reflects the commitment of our staff and the enthusiasm of our pupils, alongside our determination to provide inclusive sporting opportunities that enable every child to participate, develop and succeed. We will continue to build on this success by inspiring our pupils to enjoy sport, embrace new challenges and lead healthy, active lives.
Developing Skills for Life
At Scott Primary School, we believe the benefits of PE extend far beyond learning physical skills. Every lesson and sporting opportunity helps children develop qualities that support their learning, relationships and future wellbeing.
Through physical activity, pupils learn to communicate effectively, work collaboratively, respect differences, show determination and take responsibility for their actions. They develop confidence in their abilities, learn to overcome challenges and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle.
By combining high-quality PE teaching, a broad and varied curriculum, cultural experiences and opportunities to participate in school sport, we aim to give every child the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy being active throughout their lives.
Our ambition is for every child at Scott Primary School to enjoy positive experiences of PE, be inspired to participate in sport and physical activity, believe in their own abilities, and achieve their personal best. We develop strong foundations of physical skills, foster a lifelong appreciation of being active, and build the confidence for every child to continue participating beyond primary school.
At Scott Primary, our biggest attended after school club is our Girls Football Practice. We cater for year 3 students up to year 6. Over the last 6 years, Scott Primary has become a feeder school for encouraging our students to play football for Bedford Ladies Football Club. Girls have an opportunity of training at our school and also training twice a week for Bedford Ladies FC. It has been amazing to notice girls discussing their training sessions and matches with one another, whilst also continuing to play football when they leave for secondary school . During this 6 year period, we have competed in girls friendly matches and been given the opportunity to introduce Arsenal Ladies FC coaches to our students. The school were given 25 free tickets to attend the 2019 Women’s FA Cup Final and we also had a tour of the Emirates Stadium, due to our connection with Bedford Ladies FC. We are very proud to call ourselves the 2022/23 year 5 and 6 Girls District Football Champions, our year 3 and 4 students also played matches in their own tournament, which every girl enjoyed. Our aim is to get the girls enjoying playing Football and improving their skills, whilst making new friends in the process. We are always striving to make a difference.
Sports Successes/Trophies:
In the last 12 months, the school has achieved the following:
•4 District Netball Trophies (two year 5 League Trophies and two Year 6 League Trophies). Our Netball Teams have not been defeated in 4 years.
•Year 5 and 6 Girls District Football League Trophy.
• Year 3/4 Boys Basketball District League Winners.
• Year 3/4 Girls Basketball District League runner up.
• Year 5 and 6 Boys District Football League Winners.
• Year 3/4 Boys District Tournament Runners up.
•Year 5 and 6 Girls County Football Trophy. The same team competed in the South and East Regional Championships, after winning their County Competition.
•Year 5 and 6 Dodgeball Girls League Winners.
• Year 3/4 Mixed Dodgeball League Champions.
• Year 3/4 Girls District Football League winners.
•Boccia District Champions (inclusion competition).
•In the last year, our Year 5 and 6 Boys Football teams have finished runners up in the A league and Champions of the B League.
Clubs/Fixtures/Festivals:
Scott have secured great working relationships with: Falcons Gymnastics club, Bedford Blues Rugby Club, Real Bedford Football Club, Bedford Ladies Football Club, and Riverside Tennis Club over the last 7 years.
We also have offered After School Yoga and Dance clubs for the students who like to focus on the Arts of Sport.
We have run extra-curricular clubs, offering sporting options to many KS1 and KS2 students. Visiting coaches have congratulated us on our active school and benefitted from our students joining their clubs during weekends and holidays.
We provide students that find PESSPA difficult with weekly Sensory Circuits clubs. Our students taking part have found these sessions empowering and fun.
Falcons Gymnastics Club work on our site and provide opportunities to many of our students, who also join their week night and weekend clubs.
We run sports clubs every lunchtime for our students. The clubs are an opportunity to play games and hone skills.
We are an all inclusive school that wants our students to be active.
Long Term Plan
Hall of Fame
Layla and Kylie Dixon
Layla and Kylie Dixon – BMX Racing
In April 2023, Layla saw some BMX racing on YouTube and said ‘I want to do that’.
After hours of perfecting their biking skills, Layla and Kylie took part in their first British Championships this year.
2024 was their first full season and their results were-
Kylie –
East Anglia Summer Series (Girls 7-8) – 3rd
East Anglia Championships (Girls 7-8) – 6 th
British Championships (Girls 7) – 15th
National Series (Girls 7) – Various between 6 th & 10th
Layla –
East Anglia Summer Series – 1 st
East Anglia Championships – 1 st
British Championships – 7 th
National Series – Various between 6th & 9th
Layla and Kylie are hoping to qualify for the National Seral series which doubles as qualifications for Team GB to represent Team GB at the world championships in Copenhagen in 2025.
We wish you the best of luck girls!
You can follow Layla and Kylie through their race days and general bike life –
Instagram – dixons_ride_bikes
Youtube – @dixons_ride_bikes
