Building an Effective Physical Education Curriculum for Primary Schools: A Comprehensive Guide

Creating an impactful primary PE curriculum is a crucial, and with imoves, you have the perfect partner to facilitate an engaging and comprehensive program. Imoves offers a unique package designed to transform the way schools approach PE, providing resources, guidance, and a wealth of activities to enhance the physical education experience for both educators and students.

Understand Educational Objectives

Imoves' PE Plus programme is meticulously crafted to align with and exceed the national curriculum guidelines in the UK. It ensures that educational objectives are not only met but surpassed, creating a foundation for comprehensive physical development. We must be doing something right, we have won 7 Gold star awards from Ofsted.

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Consider Age-Appropriate Activities

Our PE Plus programme is designed to meet the diverse developmental needs of primary school children, offering age-appropriate activities that make PE both enjoyable and impactful. Tailored to the specific requirements of each stage of primary education, the programme aligns with Ofsted standards and is regularly updated to reflect the latest changes and best practices in physical education.

Incorporate a Variety of Activities:

PE Plus stands out by offering a rich array of activities within its comprehensive package. From traditional sports to dance and gymnastics, the program ensures that children experience a diverse range of physical activities for a well-rounded education.

Promote Inclusivity

Imoves places inclusivity and non competitiveness at the forefront of PE Plus. The program is designed to accommodate students of all abilities, promoting active participation and ensuring success for every child.

Align with Health and Well-being

Our PE Plus programme seamlessly integrates health education into the PE curriculum. Addressing topics such as nutrition, mental well-being, and the overall benefits of an active lifestyle, the program aligns with broader educational goals.

Build Sequential Progression

PE Plus facilitates a seamless sequential progression within its resources.. The carefully structured content ensures that each stage logically leads to the next, supporting the continuous development of children' physical abilities. Our video resources make teaching PE a doddle.

Incorporate Cross-Curricular Links

Our program encourages cross-curricular links, enabling teachers to integrate PE seamlessly with other subjects. The program enriches lessons with themes that connect physical activity with broader educational concepts:

Include Opportunities for Student Choice

Imoves PE Plus empowers students by providing opportunities for choice within the curriculum. The resources allow for customization, catering to individual interests and promoting a sense of ownership in their physical education journey.

Assessment and Feedback

PE Plus supports teachers with a robust system for assessing students' progress. The program provides tools for both formative and summative assessments, along with guidance on offering constructive feedback to aid students in their physical development.

Professional Development for Educators

Imoves invests in ongoing professional development for PE educators through PE Plus. Through training videos and resources, educators stay informed about the latest teaching methodologies and trends in physical education, ensuring they are well-prepared to deliver a dynamic and effective PE curriculum.

Professional Development for Educators

imoves recognises the value of resources. By leveraging PE Plus, educators can maximize the available resources, including sports equipment, facilities, and local partnerships, creating a rich and impactful PE program.

Primary schools have the opportunity to experience our full package with a 28-day free trial. This trial period allows schools to explore the comprehensive offerings of PE Plus, engage with the resources, and witness the positive impact on students and educators alike. Imoves' PE Plus stands as a valuable partner in transforming physical education, making it not only beneficial but also enjoyable for primary school students across the UK.

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We’re always being asked how primary schools should build their Physical Education Curriculum given their individual circumstances, whilst making sure it is in line from national guidelines such a Ofsted in England. 

That’s why we’ve produced this FREE PE Curriculum builder – to help head teachers and PE subject leads build an OUTSTANDING PE curriculum.

The imoves PE curriculum builder is made up of a guided workbook and a supporting 1-hour webinar. And it's COMPLETELY FREE!

Whether you choose imoves or something else as your delivery resources, we've produced this guide so you know you're taking the right approach.

So sit back, download the guide and watch the video to take hours of worry and work away from you, as you'll know exactly how to go about building an outstanding PE curriculum.  

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