PE and Sport at Hill Mead

At Hill Mead, we are committed to promoting healthy, active lifestyles for all children. Our Physical Education curriculum is designed to develop children's physical competence, confidence and enjoyment of a broad range of sports and physical activities. We aim to ensure that all children understand the importance of regular exercise for both their physical and their mental wellbeing.

Our PE curriculum is in line with the National Curriculum and is delivered through the Merton PE Scheme. In the Early Years, children develop their physical skills through a balance of structured activities and child-initiated play, with a focus on developing core strength, coordination and gross motor skills.

In Key Stages 1 and 2, the curriculum is sequenced to progressively build skills over time. Children participate in a range of activities, including athletics, dance, gymnastics, hockey and rounders, enabling them to develop fundamental movement skills, teamwork and strategic thinking. 

Children receive a minimum of one hour of high-quality PE teaching each week. In addition, opportunities for physical activity are embedded throughout the school day through active learning, movement breaks and structured playtimes, ensuring that children remain physically active beyond timetabled PE lessons.

We enhance our curriculum through effective partnerships with external organisations. Our collaboration with Surrey Cricket provides children with access to specialist coaching during the academic year. We also work with Sports Inspired to deliver sports festivals and additional enrichment opportunities, broadening children's experiences and engagement in physical activity.

Our extra-curricular provision currently includes a football club, alongside a school football team that participates in competitive fixtures through the Lambeth and Southwark Primary Schools Football League. These opportunities support children in developing teamwork, resilience, discipline and a positive attitude towards competition.

Although we do not run a dedicated cricket club, children have opportunities to participate in local summer leagues and inter-school events during the summer term.

We further promote physical activity through initiatives such as our annual PE Café, where children can engage in a range of games and activities before the school day begins, encouraging participation in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Our annual Sports Day provides an opportunity for all children to apply the skills they have developed throughout the year in a celebratory and inclusive setting. This event is well supported by parents and the wider school community.