Physical Education

Curriculum Intent

To ensure that pupils at Bramley Grange Academy feel safe, valued, and able to participate fully in Physical Education.

To use PE as a vehicle for developing emotional regulation, resilience, teamwork, and confidence.

To remove barriers to participation by adapting activities, expectations, and environments so all pupils can experience success.

To promote positive attitudes toward physical activity, supporting long‑term wellbeing and healthy lifestyle habits.

To create a curriculum that builds social skills—communication, cooperation, team work and conflict resolution—through structured physical activity.

Pupils will have the opportunity to experience competitive sport through BGA 6 competition and also fixtures against other SEMH establishments.

Curriculum Implementation

Adapted Curriculum: Activities are broken down into manageable steps, with differentiated roles (e.g., coach, scorer, equipment manager) to support inclusion.

Predictable Structure: Lessons follow consistent routines to reduce anxiety and support emotional safety.

Regulation Strategies: Use of movement time, sensory breaks, visual timers, and clear communication to help pupils manage emotions.

Positive Relationships: Staff model calm, supportive behaviour and use restorative approaches to conflict.

Flexible Grouping: Pupils are grouped thoughtfully to reduce social pressure and encourage positive peer interactions. Groups may be adapted and changed before and during lessons considering social and mental wellbeing.

Clear Communication: Use of visual instructions, demonstrations, and simplified language to support understanding.

Success‑Focused Assessment: Celebrate effort, personal progress, and social development, as well as physical performance.

Collaboration with wider staff: Regular communication with pastoral staff, SENCO, therapists and parents to ensure strategies are consistent and personalised.

Staff Training: Ongoing CPD on trauma‑informed practice, de‑escalation, and SEMH‑friendly teaching approaches in PE.

Curriculum Impact

Pupils demonstrate improved emotional regulation during physical activity, showing increased ability to manage frustration, excitement, or anxiety.

Pupils develop stronger social skills, including teamwork, turn‑taking, and positive communication.

Increased engagement and participation in PE lessons, with reduced avoidance behaviours.

Pupils show improved self‑esteem and confidence, both in physical tasks and in wider school life.

Pupils develop a more positive relationship with physical activity, contributing to better mental and physical wellbeing.

Staff report fewer behavioural incidents during PE due to consistent routines, clear expectations, and supportive strategies.

Some pupils will look to take PE into further education and look at sport career pathways.

Pupils will leave with an understanding of how to lead healthy, active lifestyles

Curriculum Overview: Half-Termly Content (Years 7–11)