In Reception, areas of PE include dance, gymnastics, ball skills and developing key skills such as balance, hand eye coordination, and control over an object. These skills are also fostered in our challenging outdoor learning area. In Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2), we focus on the fundamental skills of PE twice a week in order to help children reap the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle. Sports taught during PE lessons include dance, football, rugby and gymnastics. The children are taught gymnastics, dance, athletics, and the key skills needed to begin their journey into sports such as rugby, football, tennis, basketball and more.
At Burlington Infant School, we have a good selection of PE equipment to ensure that the children have up to date and modern facilities to use. We also provide a range of equipment for use at playtimes and lunchtimes when staff encourage children to try out different activities and develop new skills such as balancing on stilts. We have zoned outdoor areas dedicated to each physical activity. Zones include ‘Craze of the Week’ (bowling, stilts, skipping, hula hoops etc), outdoor team games, football and basketball, traditional games, sandpit, and two challenging climbing frames.
As active members of the Kingston School Sports Partnership (KSSP), we have participated in a variety of different sporting events such as football, multi-skills and our cluster swimming gala. Children are selected to represent the school based on the skills they demonstrated during PE lessons and after school clubs, as well as children who might not have got the opportunity to take part in events or sports like these before. The tournaments and festivals run by KSSP promote a sense of sportsmanship, enable children to develop discipline and control, and experience the thrill of competitive sports. The children are presented with medals and certificates and are honoured in a special celebration assembly at school and featured in our school’s weekly newsletter and website. In 2023-24 Burlington Infants had fantastic participation and we hope to see this continue!
Don Rae Dance brings ‘Wake Up Shake Up’ to the school at the start of the day during ''Around the World Week', and has parents and children joining in with lively dance-aerobics sessions in the playground. He has offered fantastic dance workshops with a final performance for each class based on a country they are studying during this special week.
Every year we celebrate ‘healthy living week’. Throughout this week the children take part in a number of activities, including a big breakfast, where they enjoy a healthy meal with their friends, dance workshops with Don Rae, and activities ran by external coaches and parents. It is a week the children look forward to every year and always really enjoy.
Over the last year we have worked alongside Chelsea FC who have helped us to deliver specific PE sessions to the children. The children have loved these sessions and we are looking forward to continuing them this year.
We provide an extensive range of sports and dance clubs run by professional coaches and school staff such as dance, football, bat and ball, ballet, karate and fun fitness clubs. These after school clubs are always very successful and the level of involvement has been high. We offer a free club each term for families in need of financial assistance. For more information on after school clubs, please visit the relevant page on our website or speak to the school office.
Clubs web page
Sporting links with our local community has strengthened this year with our involvement in inter-school competitive sports tournaments, sports day, Sports Relief, Healthy Living Week and parent run workshops. For more information on our Sports Premium funding for PE, please visit the relevant page on our website:
PE and Sports Premium web page
The PE curriculum at Burlington follows the National Curriculum. You can find the appropriate extract of this National Curriculum for PE here:
National Curriculum in KS1 - PE
Please note this extract covers KS1 (Years 1 and 2) and Key Stage 2 which is followed by the Junior School (Years 3 to 6).
The curriculum map below gives you a complete summary of the PE skills, knowledge and key vocabulary that we teach our children, during each term as they progress from Nursery / Reception and through to Years 1 and 2.
PE @ Burlington - Curriculum Map
Here is a summary of the key learning concepts taught from Reception to Year 2.
PE @ Burlington - Road Map
Here are some photos of our teaching and learning for PE across the school:
News and Events
Healthy Living Week 2025
We’ve had a fantastic time celebrating Healthy Living Week. The week was filled with fun, energy, and lots of learning as children across all year groups took part in a variety of activities designed to promote healthy habits and overall well-being.
From sports days to Big Breakfast, Don Rae, Mini Athletics and a visit from athlete Taylor Gough, every day brought something fun and exciting. The children also made some fantastic posters to promote healthy habits!
It was wonderful to see so much enthusiasm and teamwork, with children encouraging one another and really embracing the spirit of the week.
We’re proud of the positive attitudes the children have shown and hope they’ve come away from the week feeling inspired to continue making healthy choices at home too!
Healthy Living Week 2025 Photos
Year 2 trip the Oval
In July, 20 children from Year 2 went on a trip to the Oval in London to watch Surrey vs Durham. Despite the heat the children all had a great time watching the cricket and enjoyed seeing the links between the striking and fielding games they do in PE!
Mini Athletics Event for Reception and Year 1
In June, 10 children across Reception and Year 1 took part in a mini athletics event at Corpus Christi School in New Malden. The children played a variety of games and all had a fantastic time! We are very proud of how well these children represented the school, both at the event and on the journey to and from Corpus Christi. Well done!
Swimming Gala for Year 2
A group of year 2 children attended a Swimming Gala at Coombe Hill Infant School in June. It was a fantastic event full of fun, excitement, and team spirit! The children showed great enthusiasm and sportsmanship as they competed in a range of events, from freestyle races to fun relays. It was wonderful to see the children cheering each other on and giving their best in the water. A big well done to all our swimmers—you made us so proud!
Mini Marathon 2025
Twelve of our enthusiastic KS1 children proudly represented our school at the Mini Marathon on Saturday 26th April. Each and every one of them showed incredible determination, energy and resilience as they took on the challenge with big smiles! The children ran so well and truly gave it their all – we couldn’t be prouder! You are all shining examples of perseverance and teamwork and truly earned those medals – what a remarkable achievement! Well done to each and every one of you.
How to Help at Home
Here are some useful websites to try out with your child at home to encourage staying active and being outdoors.
Get Set 4 PE - Active Families