Physical Education and Swimming

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Subject Lead: Matt Storr

At BCS, we aim to create a sporting environment where every child can achieve their own potential across a wide range of sports. For some pupils this means participating in friendly fixtures, while others will compete at regional, national or even international level. Children experience a broad and progressive sports programme from Kindergarten through to Year 6, ensuring enjoyment, engagement and development for all abilities.

Physical Education and Swimming play a vital role in promoting physical wellbeing, teamwork, resilience and confidence. Our programme is designed to inspire a lifelong love of sport and physical activity, supporting both physical and mental health.

What Pupils Learn

Early Years
PE: Fundamental movement skills, coordination and cooperation through themed activities and games.
Swimming: Water safety and introduction to basic swimming skills and strokes.

Key Stage 1
PE: Introduction to core sports through skills and mini games including football, rugby, hockey, netball, cricket, athletics, basketball, tennis, gymnastics and health-related exercise.
Swimming: Development of stroke technique and increased focus on water safety.

Key Stage 2
PE: Further development through skills, competitive games and fixtures in football, rugby, hockey, netball and cricket. Pupils also develop specific skills in athletics, basketball, tennis, trampolining and health-related exercise.
Swimming: Refinement of stroke technique, endurance, water confidence and competitive swimming skills.

How We Teach

Practical, hands-on learning in a supportive environment
Real-world application through fixtures and competitions
Cross-curricular links with PSHE and Science
Inclusive and differentiated teaching to suit all abilities
Use of technology for analysis and performance feedback
High expectations with challenge and stretch opportunities

Enrichment & Assessment

Pupils are assessed continuously through practical observation of skill development, effort, teamwork and performance in lessons, fixtures and competitions. Teachers provide regular feedback to support progress and encourage pupils to achieve their personal best.

A wide range of enrichment opportunities allows pupils to apply and showcase their learning beyond the classroom, including:

Regular fixtures for all pupils in Years 3 & 4
Weekly fixtures for pupils in Years 5 & 6
National level tournaments for talented pupils (IAPS & ISA)
Year 6 inter-school events and partnerships (e.g. Surrey School – TBC)
Participation in regional competitions including cross country
Opportunities for elite swimmers and athletes to compete at county, regional and national level