| Summary: | John Hellins Primary School near Towcester was the subject of a PE subject inspection in February 2006. On paper, the school had already assessed itself as good , but Ofsted Inspector Howard Todd was sufficiently impressed to give it an outstanding rating. In this programme, Howard revisits the school to explain how they achieved this rating.PE co-ordinator David Tebbutt is observed teaching gymnastics. The objectives of the lesson are clearly set out, and David's in-depth professional knowledge is seen being applied. Much emphasis is placed on peer assessment as a means of raising standards. Swimming lessons are of an equally high quality, with the class differentiated into four ability groups. Outside the curriculum, the school has a broad range of playtime and after-hours activities, ensuring that the government's 2-plus-2-hour target is easily met. Finally, there is an effective professional development programme to support teachers in activities such as dance.
The PE at Uffculme School at Cullompton in Devon was rated good with outstanding features in a recent Ofsted inspection. The school achieved this rating despite its limited sports facilities. The programme interviews Ofsted Chief Inspector Carole Raymond about what impressed her when she visited the school, and returns to the school to show the sorts of things she observed. Also, the school staff reflect on the process of being inspected and what they gained from it.
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