Sport and Physical Education

Sport and physical activity are an important part of life at Eastfield Academy.

Through PE, children develop their physical skills, confidence and fitness while learning the importance of teamwork, resilience, fairness and respect. We want every child to enjoy being active and to develop positive habits that support a healthy lifestyle.

Our PE Curriculum

Our PE curriculum is carefully sequenced so that children build their skills and confidence as they move through school.

Early Years

Children develop the fundamental movement skills they need to become confident and active, including balance, coordination, movement, throwing and catching.

Key Stage 1

Children continue to develop their agility, balance and coordination. They have opportunities to practise skills individually and with others through a range of games and physical activities.

Key Stage 2

Children build on these skills and learn how to apply them in different sports and activities. They develop a broader range of techniques and begin to combine skills to create sequences of movement and take part confidently in team games and competitive sport.

Our curriculum gives children opportunities to experience activities including:

• Football
• Netball
• Basketball
• Rugby
• Athletics
• Gymnastics
• Hockey
• Games and team activities

Our Aims

Through PE and sport, we aim for all children to:

• Develop confidence and competence across a broad range of physical activities
• Be physically active for sustained periods
• Take part in competitive sports and activities
• Develop teamwork, resilience and good sportsmanship
• Challenge themselves and learn new skills
• Understand the importance of leading a healthy and active life
• Enjoy being active

Swimming

Children in Key Stage 2 have opportunities to take part in swimming instruction.

We work to develop children's confidence and ability in the water and support as many pupils as possible to meet the expected swimming standard of being able to swim 25 metres confidently and competently by the end of Year 6.

PE Kit

Children should come to school with the correct PE kit.

Our PE kit consists of:

• Black shorts or black joggers
• White T-shirt
• Trainers or plimsolls
• Reception to Year 4 – plain school jumper
• Years 5 and 6 – plain blue or black jumper with no hood

Converse-style shoes or similar footwear are not suitable for PE.

No jewellery may be worn during PE lessons. Earrings and studs must be removed before taking part.

Full details can be found on our School Uniform page.

Sport Beyond the Classroom

We want children to have opportunities to enjoy sport beyond their regular PE lessons.

Throughout the year, pupils may have the opportunity to take part in:

• Lunchtime and after-school sports clubs
• School teams
• Inter-school competitions
• David Ross Education Trust sporting events
• Tournaments and festivals
• Coaching and sporting masterclasses
• Visits and sessions with professional athletes and coaches

These experiences give children the chance to try something new, represent their school and develop their skills in a fun and supportive environment.

Hockey at Eastfield

Hockey has traditionally been a particular sporting strength at Eastfield, with pupils representing the academy at Trust and local competitions.

We aim to give children opportunities to develop their hockey skills and experience competitive sport as they progress through school.

DRET Sporting Opportunities

As part of the David Ross Education Trust, our pupils can access sporting opportunities beyond Eastfield Academy.

Children may take part in Trust competitions, trials, training sessions, masterclasses and larger sporting events, giving them the opportunity to represent Eastfield and compete alongside pupils from other DRET academies.

We are proud to celebrate effort, improvement and achievement in sport and encourage every child to have a go, challenge themselves and enjoy being active.

We have been visited by Olympic winner Mark Lewis Francis. 

PE at Eastfield

Children receive two hours of PE and sport teaching each week, with opportunities to experience a broad range of physical activities and sports as they progress through school.

Early Years

In Early Years, our focus is on giving children an active start.

Through free play and structured PE lessons, children develop important physical skills including:

• Balance and movement
• Throwing and catching
• Coordination
• Dribbling
• Striking

Lessons use fun, age-appropriate games to help children build confidence, develop their physical skills and enjoy being active.

Key Stage 1

In Key Stage 1, children continue to develop their fundamental movement skills through games and multi-sport activities.

Skills become progressively more challenging, helping children develop their agility, balance and coordination and preparing them for more sport-specific learning as they move into Key Stage 2.

Key Stage 2

In Key Stage 2, children begin to apply their skills to a wider range of individual and team sports.

They develop sport-specific techniques while continuing to build the fundamental skills needed to participate confidently and enjoy being active.

We want every child to have the opportunity to develop these skills, regardless of their previous sporting experience or opportunities outside school.

DRET Sport

As part of the David Ross Education Trust, Eastfield pupils have opportunities to take part in sporting experiences beyond their regular PE lessons.

The DRET Sports Team supports schools through specialist coaching and professional development for staff.

Throughout the year, pupils may also have opportunities to take part in:

• Inter-school competitions
• Trust sporting events
• Specialist coaching
• Sporting masterclasses
• Training and experiences with elite and professional athletes
• Summer and Winter Cup events

These opportunities allow children to develop their skills, experience competitive sport and proudly represent Eastfield Academy.

PE and Sport Premium

The PE and Sport Premium is government funding provided to eligible primary schools to support improvements to PE, physical activity and school sport.

At Eastfield Academy, this funding is used to help enhance our PE and sporting provision and provide opportunities for children to be active, develop their skills and enjoy sport.

You can find details of how we use our PE and Sport Premium funding on our Pupil Premium and Sports Premium page.