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Sensory circuits: PE for pupils with SEN/D

KS1/Foundation,KS2
PE

Sensory circuits: PE for pupils with SEN/D

KS1/Foundation, KS2
Agility, Coordination, Balance and stability, Values, Teamwork, Ball skills, Health and wellbeing

This resource pack is designed to help teachers deliver a lesson where pupils create their own sensory circuit either in small teams, individually or with a teaching assistant. The pack is designed to be used with pupils who have SEN/D and focuses on physical, cognitive and emotional skills.

Before teaching this pack it is recommended that teachers read the supporting documents, which includes a short term plan and general guidance for teaching PE to pupils with SEN/D.

Most of the activities in this pack have been differentiated to suit either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 pupils.

Learning outcomes

Pupils will learn:

  • how taking part in a sensory circuit can help improve mood and prepare you for learning.

Pupils will be able to:

  • explain that a sensory circuit has three parts
  • define the three parts of a Premier League Primary Stars sensory circuit
  • make a Premier League Primary Stars sensory circuit as a team or individually
  • lead others through a Premier League Primary Stars sensory circuit (KS2 only).
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Sensory circuit - teacher presentation

In this lesson, pupils learn what a Premier League Primary Stars sensory circuit is and make their own. Use this presentation to support with the delivery of the lesson.

There are two versions of this presentation.


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Activity card set

The cards have been designed using the principles of structure and visual communication. Pupils can use the cards to understand the activities in a visual way. The cards can be used with the planning worksheet.

There are two versions of the activity card set.


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Planning worksheet

Pupils plan their sensory circuit using the planning worksheet and the activity card set. Pupils can use the completed example for additional support.


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Sensory circuit visual timetable

Visual timetables can support learners to focus and concentrate. The sensory circuit visual timetable in this pack supports pupils with sensory needs by giving a visual structure of the lesson to come.


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Supporting documents

The general guidance for teaching PE to pupils with SEN/D should be read before teaching this lesson to pupils with SEN/D. Use the completed Short Term Plan for extra support. We have also provided a blank Short Term Plan to enable flexibility.