Sports Funding

The government provides sports funding for school sport and PE focused on schools "creating a culture in our schools that encourages all children to be active and enjoy sport." This additional funding is provided to schools to improve provision of physical education (PE) and sport in primary schools. This funding is ring-fenced and therefore can only be spent on provision of PE and sport in schools. Schools are able to pay for extra coaching sessions to improve the quality of sports and PE provision.

How are we using the funding?

• To increase pupils' participation in the sports and physical activities in competitions within school and inter school and Level 2 competitions with other schools.
• To provide a wider range of after school activities/clubs for pupils.
• To increase the knowledge and skills of staff CPD within P.E. curriculum
• To use Amaven as an assessment tool to measure children's physical literacy and plan and deliver targeted lessons and Active Homework matched to children's needs.
• To install an all weather pathway on the school field to enable children to:

Complete Active Audlem sessions more regularly & and in all weathers
Complete a 'Daily Mile' in all weather conditions
Provide an opportunity for the whole school community (including parents and carers) to engage with physical literacy
To enhance concentration in academic sessions through increased physical activity levels

• To provide training for Play Leaders in delivering lunchtime 'Level 0' competitions for all children to participate in.
• To further promote Keeping Healthy and Safe lifeskills through themed weeks.

Inclusion and targeted participation

During 2025–26, the school used elements of the premium to improve access and participation for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils.

Provision was designed to be inclusive, with opportunities adapted where appropriate and participation encouraged across clubs, activities and competitive sport.

Impact of the funding

The PE and Sport Premium supported:

• increased staff confidence and capability in teaching PE through sustained professional development

• continued access to a broad range of sporting and physical activity opportunities

• additional extra-curricular opportunities for pupils

• inclusive access to sport and physical activity, including for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils

• wider opportunities through specialist coaching, outdoor learning and local sporting partnerships

• a continued strong profile for PE, physical activity and sport across the school.

Sustainability

The school has placed particular emphasis on building staff capability, so that improvements are not dependent solely on external provision.

Teachers working alongside specialist coaches are able to develop skills, subject knowledge and confidence which can be applied in future years.

The school will continue to:

• develop staff confidence and expertise in PE

• broaden extra-curricular opportunities

• use pupil participation information to identify groups who may be less active

• maintain links with local sporting organisations and partnerships

• provide inclusive opportunities for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils

• review the impact of specialist provision to ensure it adds value and builds sustainable capacity.

Looking Ahead

Our priorities include:

• continuing professional development for staff

• broadening extra-curricular opportunities

• increasing participation among pupils who are less active

• maintaining inclusive opportunities for SEND and disadvantaged pupils

• strengthening links between physical activity, wellbeing and wider school life.