The inspector calls

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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.