How PE teaching is monitored The Subject Leader at planning and checks this against the curriculum map and year group overviews and will also observe lessons. When appropriate it is also possible that the P.E. Subject Leader will seek the support of a specialist to evaluate particular areas of the curriculum such as gymnastics and organize appropriate CPD for teaching staff through the borough’s HSTA. Health and Safety PE KIT In the interests of safety and hygiene teachers must insist on children changing into the following kit for PE lessons. This will ensure consistency and avoid confusion for the children: Games and Athletics: Black shorts and a plain, white T-shirt for indoor lessons in the halls (track-suit bottoms and sweatshirts should only be necessary in the playground on a cold day). Properly fitting black trainers or black plimsolls Dance and Gymnastics: As for Games but bare feet. Swimming: Swimming costume, children are NOT allowed to swim in underwear. Some pools insist on trunks rather than shorts and swimming hats are advised. Outdoor Activities: Generally as Games, but otherwise clothing appropriate to the activity. General Points. Jewellery (except stud earrings) must be removed. Teachers will not take responsibility for looking after jewellery. Pupils with long hair must tie this back with the use of hair clips or hair bands. Children should bring a note if they are unable to participate through illness or injury. Staff should be vigilant if a pattern of non-participation is established for a variety of reasons (including child protection issues). Children not going swimming through illness or injury should stay at school with another class. All children should be supervised at all times; If there is an issue with behavior then the school’s behavior policy should be followed or, in severe cases a member of SLT should be sent for. Children Without Kit At the beginning of each term parents will be informed by letter of PE kit requirements. A child who has forgotten their kit should first be reminded by the teacher and sent to the Headteacher or a member of SLT where they will miss out on a part of their play at break or lunch time. If it is an ongoing problem an informal conversation with the parents would be appropriate. Accidents For minor injuries (bruises and bumps) children should be encouraged to continue where possible but sit and watch if necessary. For small cuts or grazes the teaching assistant should accompany the children to apply first aid. For serious accidents (head injuries, serious cuts or suspected fractures) the teacher should stop the lesson and stay with the child and send the teaching assistant or two
How PE teaching is monitored The Subject Leader at planning and checks this against the curriculum map and year group overviews and will also observe lessons. When appropriate it is also possible that the P.E. Subject Leader will seek the support of a specialist to evaluate particular areas of the curriculum such as gymnastics and organize appropriate CPD for teaching staff through the borough’s HSTA. Health and Safety PE KIT In the interests of safety and hygiene teachers must insist on children changing into the following kit for PE lessons. This will ensure consistency and avoid confusion for the children: Games and Athletics: Black shorts and a plain, white T-shirt for indoor lessons in the halls (track-suit bottoms and sweatshirts should only be necessary in the playground on a cold day). Properly fitting black trainers or black plimsolls Dance and Gymnastics: As for Games but bare feet. Swimming: Swimming costume, children are NOT allowed to swim in underwear. Some pools insist on trunks rather than shorts and swimming hats are advised. Outdoor Activities: Generally as Games, but otherwise clothing appropriate to the activity. General Points. Jewellery (except stud earrings) must be removed. Teachers will not take responsibility for looking after jewellery. Pupils with long hair must tie this back with the use of hair clips or hair bands. Children should bring a note if they are unable to participate through illness or injury. Staff should be vigilant if a pattern of non-participation is established for a variety of reasons (including child protection issues). Children not going swimming through illness or injury should stay at school with another class. All children should be supervised at all times; If there is an issue with behavior then the school’s behavior policy should be followed or, in severe cases a member of SLT should be sent for. Children Without Kit At the beginning of each term parents will be informed by letter of PE kit requirements. A child who has forgotten their kit should first be reminded by the teacher and sent to the Headteacher or a member of SLT where they will miss out on a part of their play at break or lunch time. If it is an ongoing problem an informal conversation with the parents would be appropriate. Accidents For minor injuries (bruises and bumps) children should be encouraged to continue where possible but sit and watch if necessary. For small cuts or grazes the teaching assistant should accompany the children to apply first aid. For serious accidents (head injuries, serious cuts or suspected fractures) the teacher should stop the lesson and stay with the child and send the teaching assistant or two