Lack of green space does not stop Leamington primary school from achieving school sport award
Clapham Terrace Primary School has been awarded the afPE Quality Mark with Distinction
A primary school in Leamington that has no green space of its own says it has had to 'work creatively' to be awarded special recognition for school sport.
Clapham Terrace Primary School has been awarded the afPE Quality Mark with Distinction, recognising "commitment to delivering an exceptional physical education, school sport and physical activity (PESSPA) provision".
"This achievement is particularly significant as a one-form-entry primary school with no dedicated green space of our own," said the school.
"Rather than allowing this to limit our provision, we have worked creatively and collaboratively to ensure our pupils have access to high-quality physical activity and sporting experiences. We make extensive use of local parks, community facilities and playground space to deliver our PE curriculum, ensuring every child has the opportunity to participate and thrive.
"Through initiatives such as Marathon Kids, Sports Leaders and Commando Joe, alongside our extensive programme of competitions and community partnerships, we have created a culture where every child is encouraged to be active, develop new skills and experience the many benefits of sport. Our pupils have opportunities to take on leadership roles, represent the school, work collaboratively and challenge themselves, developing valuable life skills alongside their physical abilities."
The school added: "The award reflects the impact of our whole-school approach, including Young Leaders and Junior Joes, high-quality PE vocabulary, inclusive and adaptive teaching, strong assessment practices and a wide range of sporting opportunities. Physical activity is embedded throughout school life, supporting not only pupils’ physical development but also their confidence, resilience, teamwork, leadership and emotional wellbeing.
"We are incredibly proud of this achievement and will continue to build on this success, keeping PE, physical activity, health and wellbeing at the heart of school life."