Physical Education

Statement of Intent

At Barley Mow Primary we all recognise the importance of raising sporting achievement and performance in order to improve the health and wellbeing of all our pupils. Our intent is to deliver a high- quality PE curriculum, as well as offer a wide range of extra- curricular activities.

We believe that a rich and varied PE curriculum can improve attainment, attendance and behaviour. In addition, we want to inspire a love of sport in order to raise the level of physical activity of our pupils outside of school. Through our PE provision we aim to develop the skills and attitudes needed for every child to enjoy the physical and social benefits of lifelong participation in physical activity and healthy living.

Our school bases the core work in PE around the National Curriculum which aims to ensure that all pupils:

  • Develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities.
  • Are physically active for sustained periods of time.
  • Engage in competitive sports and activities.
  • Lead healthy, active lives.

PE National Curriculum

PE Long Term Plan

Due to various coaching and outside agencies working with our pupils throughout the year some of the activities listed on the long term plan may vary.

PE Policy

Sports Day 2025

A huge well done to the children in Year 1, 2 and 3 for participating in their Sports Day. The children worked so hard in all their races and showcased great enthusiasm and sportsmanship. Everyone had great fun and the winning house this year was Team Baltic! Thank...

Countdown Cricket.

Today our amazing Year 3/4 cricket team were meant to be playing in a cricket competition alongside other Gateshead schools at Felling Cricket Club. Unfortunately, due to the weather forecast the event had to be cancelled. The team had worked extremely hard preparing...

Athletics Festival 2025

On Friday 27th June, 23 children from Year 3,4,5 and 6 took part in the annual Gateshead Athletics Festival at Gateshead International Stadium along with 45 other schools. It was an extremely busy and exciting day for the team who took part in a range of track and...

Team Building

As part of our PE scheme, year 1 are taking part in a variety of team building games. We have had fun working with a partner, sitting back to back, then trying to stand up. We all found this very tricky until we learned to work together and communicate with each other...

Ball Skills in Nursery

This term nursery have been practicing ball skills. We have been exploring how to move a ball around out bodies and across the floor. We discovered that using a bigger ball was easier to control when moving it on the ground. Next we practiced our throwing skills. We...

Year 4 Tennis

As part of their PE this half term, Year 4 have been receiving tennis coaching. They have worked hard to develop their confidence and accuracy with the rackets and understanding how and when to use a forehand or backhand swing. This afternoon, they played in teams,...

Year 4 Swimming

We are nearly at the end of Year 4’s swimming lessons and they have thoroughly enjoyed their weekly sessions. The improvement in their swimming ability from September is absolutely amazing- not only their skills, but their confidence in the water has grown and grown!...

Terrific at Tennis!

Year 2 have been developing their tennis skills. They began using a range of movement skills and tracking the ball. They then progressed to returning a ball with hands to a partner, then hitting the ball with the racket. The children had to think about the ‘ready’...

Gymnastics With Nursery

In PE this term, nursery have been learning about gymnastics. We started off our learning by exploring different shapes we could position our body in e.g. tuck shape, straight shape, pike shape, straddle shape and a star shape. We had to work really hard to keep our...

Football Festival

Girls from year 1 and 2 enjoyed participating in a football festival at Gateshead Stadium this morning. We rotated around the stations enjoying football based games and skills. It was lots of fun and the children were all very well behaved.