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We aim that all Albert Pye pupils will be happy, healthy and caring, with a positive and resilient attitude to learning and life. This is achieved by delivering High quality Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity (PESSPA).
With the support of a broad and balanced curriculum we aim to inspire and enable every child to lead a physically active life, be confident physically and emotionally and understand the benefits of competition. Each child will have a growing understanding of the importance of their positive mental health and the impact it can have on their lives.
Our PESSPA offer will provide a positive experience for every child to participate in physical activity and sport in order to compete at an appropriate level.
With a commitment to the unique child, we ensure all children have access to a wide range of sports and active learning opportunities (from balanceability to Ten Pin Bowling) with the intention that each child finds an area they thrive in.
Assessment for PE at Albert Pye is carried out continuously throughout the year. We believe that effective assessment in PE is designed to engage, support and motivate pupils to become competent, confident, creative and reflective. It supports and encourage pupils to work to improve their own performance and their partners and teammates. This is achieved by sharing ideas, giving feedback, recording and analysing performance and agreeing on strategy.
Our Approach to assessment is meaningful and embedded throughout the curriculum; this allows learners to make progress and improve.
Teachers use the GetSet4PE assessment tool their criteria is child-centred looking at
- Social
- Emotional
- Thinking
We use the S.E.T criteria throughout the whole of KS1 and KS2. This approach supports the child’s development across the whole school and PE curriculum.
At Albert Pye the class teacher will teach one PE lesson and the PE specialist will teach the other. At the end of each ½ term they are able to discuss every pupil’s performance and compare their overall PE attainment. This data is recorded on the schools data system and shared with pupils and parents via feedback, parents evening and reports. Getset4PE provide us with online training on how to assess in PE and the PE specialist is on hand to support teachers.
All PE is planned by GETSET4PE and is available online for all teachers to deliver. Getset4PE medium term plans are referred online as 'scheme of work'.
This is available online and linked to the subject the teacher is going to teach.
Scheme of work has:
- Introduction
- Key Skills
- Learning objectives
- Assessment criteria
- Links to national curriculum
- Healthy Participation
PE and SEND adaptation, inclusion and intervention
At Albert Pye and Ravensmere Federation of Schools we believe that providing an inclusive PE curriculum will give every pupil an opportunity to reach their full potential. Every teacher will use the STEP principle to adapt lessons. These principles create an environment that recognises and values Inclusion and gives confidence to pupils of all abilities to make good progress.
The STEP framework in PE is a very simple way to understand how to adapt and differentiate PE lessons to make sure everyone is getting the most engaging experience. It allows you to modify elements of your activity to better meet the needs of either the individual pupil, or group of pupils.
Space: Where the activity is happening E.g. modify the space by increasing or decreasing the area in which a task is to be performed or changing the distance or areas in which to score points.
Task: What is happening? E.g. modify the task by changing the demands, the rules of the activity, the number of times the child is to repeat the task, teaching cues, direction/level/pathway of movement or length of time to complete the task.
Equipment: What is being used? E.g. modify the equipment by changing the size of the target, level of equipment, amount of equipment, height of the equipment or the arrangement of the equipment.
People: Who is involved? E.g. modify the people involved by having children work alone, with a partner, bigger teams, smaller teams, as leader or follower, on different activities, or in a small group.
We also offer a wide range of physical intervention for children. Class teachers will be able to advise parents as to which intervention would be best to meet their child’s needs. Some pupils will have this agreed on their IEP or EHCP. These groups are timetabled for an agreed period of time and pupil’s progress is assessed. Some interventions will also take place within the classroom.
Below is the list of interventions offered.
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Finger Gym Dough Disco (Fine motor skills)
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Gym trail (Gross motor skills)
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Sensory circuits (Gross motor skills)
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Yoga (Gross motor skills and well-being)
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Panathlon multi-skills, Boccia, Swimming, ten pin bowling (Pupils with SEND)
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Farm club (Gross motor skills and well-being)
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This girl can (Gross skills and Well-being)
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Health club (Gross motor skills and well-being)
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Active Brain breaks (Gross skills and well-being)
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Gym bags (Fine/gross motor skills)
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Health club (Well-being)
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Action Mats (Gross Motor skills and well-being
As stated in the PE vision statement, Albert Pye and Ravensmere PE department believes that all children should have the opportunity to attend extra curricula clubs and represent the school in competitions and sports festivals. Competition helps to build character and helps to embed other values including fairness, respect, independence, knowledge, resilience, life skills, team work and healthy lifestyles. This also applies to children with SEND. Albert Pye and Ravensmere Federation of Schools has been part of the Panathlon community for many years. Panathlon is an amazing national charity which gives young people with disabilities and special educational needs the opportunity to take part in competitive sport.
Has your child enjoyed taking part in a particular sport or physical activity at school? Have they been inspired by the World cup, Olympics If they have then why not take them along to a local community sports club to help them develop their interest further? The school has a lot of strong links with junior sports clubs in the Beccles area.
What are the benefits?
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Being active and learning about healthy lifestyles
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Performance improves
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Social skills develop
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Meet other like-minded children
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Become part of your community
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Interacting with other adults, parents, coaches and sports officials
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Build Self-esteem and confidence
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Learn skills that could shape their future leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, responsibility and self-discipline
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Having fun
It is difficult to say all the benefits as it can be personal to the individual, but we believe there is a sport or activity for everyone. Below is a list of local clubs and community projects. Any questions please feel free to talk to Mr McKenzie.
| Sport | Club Name | Contact Details |
| Athletics | Beccles&Bungay Harriers | bbac2014@outlook.com |
| Running | Park Run | www.parkrun.org.uk/events/juniorevents/ |
| Basketball | Beccles Bombers | coachwakefield@googlemail.com |
| Boxing | Ultimate Boxing | ultimateboxing@sky.com |
| Climbing | East Face Climbing Wall Lowestoft | jedtizzard@everyoneactive.com |
| Cricket | Beccles C.C | Readliz2000@yahoo.co.uk |
| Cricket | Topcroft CC | Mr Adcock |
| Dance | The Dance Factory | sarah@dancefactorysuffolk.co.uk |
| Dance | June Glennie | |
| Football | Girls Wildcats | bernice@becclestownfc.org.uk |
| Football | Boys | philwoolnough@btinternet.com |
| Golf | Rookery Park | Fionastokes@gmail.com |
| Gymnastics | Beccles Royales Waveney Gymnastics | becclesgymnastics@gmail.com admin@waveneygymnastics.org
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| Hockey | Harleston Magpies | Youthchairman@magpies-hockey.co.uk |
| Martial Arts | Karate Taekwondo | TheVenue@sirjohnleman.co.uk |
| Netball | Beccles Netball | kimmygrose@gmail.com |
| Health | One Suffolk | info@onelifesuffolk.co.uk |
| Rugby | Beccles RFU
| 07971985257 |
| Rowing | Beccles Rowing | enquires@becclesrowingclub.co.uk |
| Sailing | Beccles Sailing Club | bascsec@protonmail.com |
| Swimming | Waveney Swimming club Beccles Lido | 01986 895014
info@beccleslido.com |
| Tennis | Beccles Tennis Club | info@maxtennis.co.uk |
PE Sports Personality of the Year
To acknowledge Mr Adcock's fantastic contribution to PE and school sports at Albert Pye, we now have the 'Mr Adcock Sports Personality of the Year Award'. The sports personality award winner embodies qualities like commitment, enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and a positive influence on their peers. They are someone who demonstrates dedication, encourages others, and represents our school well, on and off the sports field.
The winner for 2025 was Elara, congratulations to her on her fantastic year.
Physical development is recognised as a ‘Prime Area’ within the EYFS framework and is an essential developmental area impacting on other areas of learning. Pupils fundamental Physical development skills are developed during the EYFS, laying a foundation for future learning and development in PE. Development Matters sets out the key progressional stages of Physical development from birth working towards the Early Learning Goal the end of Reception. Particular areas of focus include movement, balance, spatial awareness and co-ordination, developing both fine and gross motor skills, developing the whole child.
All pupils within the EYFS will be given the opportunity to undertake activities that provide appropriate physical challenge both indoors and outdoors every day. A combination of child initiated and carefully planned adult focus times enable children to use, develop and refine knowledge and skills contributing to the overall physical development of the child.
In Nursery children take part in weekly developmental movement play sessions. This gives the children the freedom to move their bodies in lots of different ways which gives the children opportunities to engage in innate movement and patterns. Research shows this has a significant impact on both the children’s physical and brain development. These sessions include using equipment such as a spinning cone, balance beams, stretchy lyrca, beanbags, scarfs and holding bands.
In Reception children take part in a weekly planned PE session, following our ‘Get Set for PE’ scheme of work. This content allows for children to experience movement, interaction and engagement through structured play. They will be given opportunities to understand rules and boundaries, using a variety of equipment and working both independently and with others. The content has been carefully sequenced to bridge the gap between play and the KS1 NC PE. Children will follow our Long term planned curriculum of Introduction to PE, Fundamental skills, Ball skills, Gymnastics, Dance and Games. Those medium term planned units allow children to develop skills in isolation and in simple combination. Reinforce the teaching points for FMS in all PE units to help children increase their competence.
Swimming at Albert Pye
At Albert Pye we understand the importance of swimming. Every child in Years 3,4,5 and 6 have a ½ term of swimming lessons. These lessons take place during the Summer term at the local Lido in Beccles. In those lessons the children are spilt into ability groups and receive the teaching for their level. Children can often progress quickly and they can move up groups.
The focus in these lessons are
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Perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations
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Swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of AT LEAST 25 metres
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Use a range of strokes effectively, for example, front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke
School swimming lessons are different to regular swimming lessons and we encourage children to continue with their regular lessons alongside the school lessons because they will be taught more indepth. Those lessons focus more on skills and techniques. The aim of school swimming and water safety lessons during physical education, are to teach your child to be safe in and around water, with the emphasis on water safety. The national curriculum framework is designed to build water confidence and safety, rather than stroke technique.
PE premium is not used for swimming lessons but can be used to offer additional lessons for children who will benefit for additional support. Covid has had a large impact on National swimming levels with many children missing out on private swimming lessons whilst pools were closed. We are currently discussing how best to support children in Y6 who will struggle to complete 25m and perform self-rescue.
In addition to the lessons, Albert Pye also take part in the North Suffolk swimming competition at water lane. Last year, our Panathlon swimming team won through to the eastern area finals which where held at the National Aquatic centre, London.
Year 6 Swimming data 2025
25m front: 59.2%
25m Range of strokes 48%
Survival skills award: 48%
Albert Pye and Ravensmere Federation of Schools PE Kit
For PE pupils are required to wear:
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Plain white t-shirt
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Black shorts
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Suitable footwear (i.e. plimsolls or trainers).
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During colder months pupils are encouraged to bring a warm tracksuit or school hoodie. P.E continues outside during the winter months so we make sure every child has adequate clothing.
For swimming lessons in KS2 pupils need:
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Swimming costume
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Towel
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Swimming hat
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Goggles (optional)
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Bag PE/Swimming kit is named and kept in a small named P.E bag
All jewellery/earings must be removed prior to any PE including swimming. Children are expected to be able to remove their own earrings. Activity tracker can be worn for certain lessons and staff will advise pupils of which lessons.
Pupils with long or hair that is possible to tie up, should wear their hair tied up for PE. This is for health and safety reasons to stop hair becoming entangled in PE equipment, accidentally becoming tugged or pulled during PE and to ensure that pupil’s vision is not impaired.
During tournaments and festivals, we have school sports kits for the children to wear
Albert Pye and Ravensmere PE department believes that all children should have the opportunity to attend extra curricula clubs and represent the school in competitions and sports festivals. Competition helps to build character and helps to embed other values including fairness, respect, independence, knowledge, resilience, life skills, team work and healthy lifestyles. Last year the school took part in over 60 sporting events.
The school belongs to the North Suffolk Sports partnership and attends the majority of their Sporting events/competitions and festivals. These events included every year group and some SEND competitions.
Please click on this link to see their events calendar
Albert Pye is also part of the Active Learning Trust and attends their Sporting events which are normally held at Red Oak Primary School in Lowestoft. These events include every year group and some SEND competitions. A link to these competitions is on the school website.
Overall School Results for 2024-2025
Whole school
74% of children have attended at least 1 club. This is an increase on last year 64%
88% of children have been to a competitions or sports festival an increase on last years 77% (35children)
65% pp have attended at least 1 club
86% pp have attended a competition or sports festival
63% SEND have attended at least 1 club
73% SEND have attended a competition or sports festival
66% boys have attended at least 1 club
67% girls have attended at least 1 club
93% girls have attended a competition or sports festival
84% boys have attended a competition or sports festival
KS1 only
68% ks1 children have attend at least 1 club. This is an increase from 52% last year
59% pp ks1 attend at least 1 club
54% ks1 SEND attend at least 1 club
66% ks1 girls attend at least 1 club
69% ks1 boys attend at least 1 club
85% ks1 attended a competition or festival compared to 52% last year
77% ks1 pp attended a competition or festival
39% ks1 SEND attend a competition or festival
87% ks1 girls attend a competition or festival
65% ks1 boys attend a competition or festival
13 ks1 before after school clubs
32 ks2 before after school clubs
1 EYFS before after school Club
9 ks1 competitions or festivals attended
37 ks2 competitions or festival attended