KS3
At KS3 in an SEMH school, pupils follow a structured and supportive PE curriculum designed to promote engagement, teamwork and emotional regulation.
During the first two terms, pupils take part in a multi-sports programme that focuses on developing fundamental movement skills, cooperation and confidence through a variety of inclusive activities. This approach helps establish routines, build positive relationships and support pupils’ social and emotional needs.
For the remaining terms, pupils then progress onto a wider range of individual and team sports, allowing them to apply these skills in different contexts while continuing to develop resilience, communication and a positive attitude towards physical activity.
KS4
The KS4 PE curriculum is designed to provide students with a broad and engaging range of sporting experiences while placing equal emphasis on social, emotional and personal development.
Across Years 9–11, students develop their physical competence through activities including basketball, badminton, football, table tennis, dodgeball, volleyball, gymnastics, tennis, hockey, cricket, athletics and multi-sports.
Alongside the development of fundamental sporting skills, each term provides opportunities to strengthen teamwork, communication, leadership, resilience, emotional control, motivation, self-regulation and positive behaviour.
Within an SEMH setting, the curriculum is structured to provide predictable routines, achievable challenges and opportunities for success, enabling students to develop confidence, manage emotions, respond appropriately to competition and work positively with others.
The programme also encourages students to make choices, take increasing responsibility for their learning and explore different sports, supporting the development of transferable skills that can contribute to positive relationships, wellbeing and successful participation beyond the PE environment.
Adapted Sports Therapy
At St Luke’s, we are proud to offer an Adapted Sports Therapy programme for pupils in Years 7 and 8, helping young people develop their physical skills, confidence and ability to engage positively with learning.
Each class takes part in a six-week programme, with pupils working in small groups so that activities can be adapted to their individual needs and abilities. Sessions are fun, practical and supportive, with a focus on developing fundamental movement skills such as balance, coordination, control, movement and spatial awareness.
Importantly, we explore how developing these physical skills can also support pupils in their wider learning and everyday school life. Activities can help pupils develop confidence, independence, communication, concentration and their ability to engage with others.
The programme is delivered in partnership with Adapted Sport Midlands, including an Occupational Therapist who provides specialist advice and reports. This helps us to ensure that sessions are tailored to individual pupils and can support their EHCP targets and wider educational needs.