Providing high-quality primary school PE that engages pupils and supports staff can be a real challenge for many schools. Water Mill Primary School in Selly Oak faced exactly this when trying to deliver professional PE PPA cover that became part of the school community. Partnering with LSC allowed them to achieve enriching PE sessions while keeping staff workload manageable.
Katy Harrison, Class Teacher and PE Lead, shares how two years of collaboration with LSC has brought fresh ideas, expert support, and lasting improvements to the school’s PE provision.
Who Are You And What Is Your Role?
“My name is Katy Harrison, and I am a class teacher and the PE Lead at Water Mill Primary School. We have been working in partnership with LSC for the past two years to support and enhance our PE provision across the school.”
How did Water Mill Primary School Discover LSC?
“We first discovered LSC through email communication and recommendations from other local schools. After being offered a free trial session, we were able to see, first-hand, the quality of the sessions delivered.”
“The children thoroughly enjoyed them, and the professionalism of the staff really stood out, which made the decision to partner with LSC an easy one.”
Why Did Water Mill Primary School Choose LSC as Their PE PPA cover Provider?
“As a school, we were drawn to how personable and approachable the LSC staff were with both our children and our wider school team.”
“We were particularly impressed by the wide variety of activities and sports offered throughout the year, as well as the excellent value for money.”
“The opportunity to work with different members of the LSC team also brought fresh ideas and expertise into our PE provision, which really benefited staff and pupils alike.”
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What Impact has LSC’s Primary School PE Sessions Had on Pupils and Staff?
“The PE sessions delivered by LSC have been extremely well received by both teachers and pupils. Staff have particularly valued the support these sessions have provided, helping to build confidence when delivering their own PE lessons.”
“Pupils are engaged and enthusiastic, and the high-quality delivery has helped raise the profile of PE across the school. We continue to work closely on ensuring all SEND pupils are fully included in every activity, and this remains an important focus for us moving forward.”
What Has Impressed The School The Most About Working With LSC?
“What has impressed us most is the strong relationships LSC staff have built with our children. They have fitted seamlessly into our school community and quickly become familiar, trusted faces within the school.”
“Their ability to integrate so well into our ethos and daily routines has exceeded expectations and made them feel like a genuine part of our team.”
Water Mill Primary School’s experience shows that partnering with an external provider like LSC can deliver high-quality, engaging PE sessions, support staff confidence, and ensure all pupils- including SEND- are included, all while fitting seamlessly into school life.
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