Confident Leaders Through Experience
•Year 5
•Leadership
•Scattered randomly across activity area to represent river obstacles
Alternative: Hoops, cones, or chalk circles
Clean and ready for partner work
Alternative: Scarves, eye masks, or bands
Positioned safely with adequate space around each
Alternative: Low balance beams or marked lines
One per small game area
Alternative: Bean bags, tennis balls, or playground balls
Mark out 4 small game areas clearly
Alternative: Bibs, rope, or chalk lines
Clean and ready for student referees
Alternative: Hand signals only if whistles unavailable
For assessment evidence and reflection
Alternative: Tablet, phone, or digital camera
Actions that are unfair, unsafe, or disrespectful in physical activities
Sending messages without using words, such as gestures, sounds, or touch
Acting as a referee or judge to ensure fair play and safety in games
Reducing tension and conflict in challenging situations
Guiding and supporting others to achieve success together
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills, speaking and listening, understanding non-verbal communication, conflict resolution language
Building relationships, managing emotions, understanding empathy, developing leadership skills, dealing with conflict
Central position with clear sight lines to all activity areas, moving between groups during independent work
Leadership qualities emerging, communication effectiveness, empathy and conflict resolution skills, safety awareness
Step in when conflicts escalate beyond student management, support referees facing serious challenges, ensure emotional safety maintained
Model calm conflict resolution, show appropriate supportive physical contact, demonstrate clear referee signals and positioning
Large hall or gymnasium space, minimum 15m x 20m with clear areas around equipment
Clean, dry, non-slip surface free from obstacles and trip hazards
Stop all activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid support, contact additional support if needed
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