Benton Dene Schools

Sports at Benton Dene

Here at Benton Dene School we ensure that all pupils have access to 30 minutes of physical activity a day which contributes to their recommended 60 minutes of physical activity per day.

At Benton Dene School pupils have access to at least 30 minutes of physical activity within school. We also offer a range of activities and clubs after school and during lunchtime.

In order to ensure pupils are active for 30 minutes during the school day, all classes take part in different daily fitness sessions that are personalised to their pupils:

Rebound
Sensory circuits
Timber trail
Extra playtime
Bikes and scooters
Go noodle
Yoga
Boot camp
Brain breaks (exercise)
Cross curricular links - counting while exercising
Swimming - Yr5 and 6
Active Mile and/or movement breaks when required

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/848082/School_sport_and_activity_action_plan.pdf

Benton Dene School PE and Sports Premium

As a school, we strive to continue to create a culture that encourages all children to be active, healthy and enjoy sports. We aim to achieve this by offering a broad and balanced curriculum which is differentiated and personalised to meet the needs of our learners. On a weekly basis, we provide our pupils with high quality and engaging PE lessons. We also provide fortnightly swimming lessons for KS1 and KS2 pupils at the Lakeside Leisure Centre, Killingworth.

In addition, pupils have the opportunity to access rebound therapy. Rebound is the use of trampolines to provide therapeutic exercise for children with a wide range of needs. It is delivered by trained staff who work on exercises that are designed to meet each child’s individual needs. The benefits from rebound are to improve fitness, communication skills and gross motor skills.

To view our PE page and our PE Premium Funding Impact Reports click here.

Sports leaders

This year we have been successful in gaining another grant from the Big Lottery to fund our sports leaders programme. Last year a group of blue zone pupils completed the award. This year we have two classes completing the award through a company called Sports Works. The children work towards receiving a qualification in play leadership.

This programme gives pupils opportunities to develop confidence, learn skills, improve health and develop an understanding of working both independently and as part of a team.

Pupils will learn how to lead and run activity sessions, developing their co-ordination and motor skills, social and co-operative skills and leadership skills.

Swimming at Benton Dene School

We also provide fortnightly swimming lessons for KS1 and KS2 pupils at the Lakeside Leisure Centre in Killingworth.