PE at the Federation
At the Trumpington Federation, we passionately believe in the power of physical education and sport. Our lessons are inspirational, inclusive and physically demanding; allowing all children the opportunity to improve their skills, tactical understanding and fitness. Our curriculum is broad and balanced, covering both individual and team activities, ensuring children are engaged and excel. Children will cover a wide range of activities in lessons including; Multi Skills, Netball, Tag Rugby, Tennis, Gymnastics, Dance, Orienteering, Athletics, Football, Swimming, Ball Handling and Health Related Fitness.
We use our Sport Premium funding to employ a Federation Specialist PE Teacher, who teaches across both schools. This ensures that our children receive the very highest standards of PE teaching in addition to providing continued in-house professional development for all staff. Children have two hours of PE a week, which is either taught by our PE Specialist, HLTA or Class teacher. At least one hour of PE is taught by our PE Specialist.
In addition to our rigorous curriculum lessons, we also offer a comprehensive extra-curricular sporting programme. These activities cater for the individual athlete and the team player. All sports are delivered by highly qualified coaches from a number of National Governing Bodies and are regularly monitored and observed to ensure a high quality experience is always enjoyed by our students. We offer a variety of activities at both schools including Gymnastics, Dodgeball, Target Sports, Football and Athletics for the children to enjoy.
Children also take part in a variety of inter competitions held at both schools. These include, Tag Rugby, Multi Skills festivals, Athletics and Football Festivals. These take place during lesson time and organised by our PE Specialist.
We believe that all children deserve a high quality experience of PE and Sport throughout their school life. We ensure that our children develop the physical, emotional and communicative skills that will allow them to excel and enjoy sport both in their formative years and for life long participation.
PE Kit Policy
PE Kit Policy – September 2026
As part of our ongoing commitment to maximising learning time and promoting positive participation in Physical Education, we would like to inform you of an update to our PE kit arrangements from September 2026.
Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6)
From September, children in Key Stage 2 will be expected to come to school wearing their PE kit on their designated PE day. This will reduce time spent changing and allow more time for physical activity and learning during lessons. This change has been introduced across the Federation to maximise learning time.
Class teachers will inform families of PE days at the start of the academic year.
Reception and Key Stage 1 (Year 1 and Year 2)
Children in Reception and Key Stage 1 will continue to bring their PE kit to school and change before and after PE lessons. Changing independently is an important part of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and supports the development of personal independence, self-care skills and confidence. It provides valuable opportunities for children to practise dressing and undressing, managing their belongings and developing responsibility for their own needs. Staff will support children where needed, but we encourage all children to become as independent as possible.
PE Kit Expectations
Please ensure that your child has the correct PE kit so they can participate fully and safely in all PE lessons. The PE kit should be suitable for the activity and allow for freedom of movement without danger or snagging.
Children should wear:
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A plain white polo T-shirt or school logo polo T-shirt
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A school-coloured jumper, fleece or sweatshirt (no hoodies)
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Dark-coloured shorts, leggings or tracksuit bottoms (navy, black or dark green for TM pupils only )
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Trainers
Please note that football kits, hoodies, and clothing with large logos or branding are not acceptable PE attire. We ask all pupils to wear the agreed PE kit to promote inclusion, consistency and safety.
Children with incorrect PE Kit
Children who do not have the correct PE kit will be asked to change into appropriate clothing before taking part in the lesson. For Key Stage 2 pupils, this includes children who arrive at school in non-PE clothing on their allocated PE day.
If a child does not have suitable PE clothing available, a clean spare kit will be provided by the school for them to borrow. A reminder email may also be sent home to ensure children are appropriately prepared for future lessons.
Thank you for your support in ensuring that all children are dressed appropriately for PE and ready to participate fully in lessons. If you have any questions regarding PE kit requirements, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Jewellery
All watches, jewellery and cultural adornments must be removed. This includes earrings (studs and sleepers). Children must be able to take their earrings out independently; it would help for younger children if their earrings are removed for the day. If your child is unable to take their earring out, they will be able to take part in low risk activities or will be provided with alternative activities.
Swimming
Children from Year 3 to Year 6 will be taking part in Swimming at different points throughout the year. Swimming lessons will take place at the Fawcett Primary School pool. Children are expected to take part in swimming lessons as it a statutory requirement. The lessons are contingent on the pool conditions being satisfactory and could change at short notice. Earrings are not allowed to be worn in the pool. Please make sure your child can remove their earrings on their own or they are removed before school on the swimming lesson day. Your child will need a swimming kit which should contain:
- Swimming costume - a one piece is preferred for girls
- If children would like to wear a t-shirt, a rash vest is preferable
- Wet bag for swimming costume
- Towel
- Swimming cap - this is compulsory
- Flip Flops for walking between the changing room and the pool - optional
- ·Goggles if preferred - please note, goggles cannot be worn in the pool until children can demonstrate confidently they can swim without them
- Drink bottle - water only
