Sports and P.E Funding Grant Expenditure
The government provides additional funding to schools to improve the quality of sport and PE for all children. This funding – provided jointly by the Departments for Education, Health and Culture, Media and Sport – is allocated to primary school Head teachers. The funding is ring-fenced and therefore can only be spent on provision of PE and sport in schools.
Purpose of funding:
Schools must spend the additional funding on improving their provision of PE and sport, but have the freedom to choose how they do this.
Vision:
All pupils leaving primary school physically literate and with the knowledge, skills and motivation necessary to equip them for a healthy lifestyle and lifelong participation in physical activity and sport.
Objective:
To achieve self-sustaining improvement in the quality of PE and sport in primary schools.
In the academic year 2016/17 Brightwell Primary School received £8405.
This funding has been used for;
- Qualified coaches work alongside our teachers to deliver high quality PE lessons and clubs.
- The introduction of a lunchtime running club for all ages.
- Professional development for teacher with responsibility for PE within the school.
- The purchase of new equipment to enhance engagement and enjoyment levels.
- Engagement with partnership tournaments (TA overtime and payment for Sports Hall Athletics).
Impact of funding;
- The engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity – kick-starting healthy active lifestyles
- The profile of PE and sport being raised across the school as a tool for whole school improvement
- Increased confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching PE and sport
- Broader experience of a range of sports and activities offered to all pupils
- Increased participation in competitive sport
On 17th July 2017 the Department for Education confirmed that the Primary PE & Sport Premium will double from September 2017.
Expected expenditure for academic year 2017/18
£16,800 (estimated)
- Qualified coaches work alongside our teachers to deliver high quality PE lessons and clubs.
- Professional development/support for teacher with responsibility for PE within the school to ensure wide range of experiences and opportunities are available in a small school setting.
- The purchase of new equipment to enhance engagement and enjoyment levels.
- Engagement with partnership tournaments (TA overtime and payment for Sports Hall Athletics).
- The purchase of new equipment for curriculum and lunchtime provision.
- The repainting of markings on the playground to ensure activity levels remain during break and lunchtimes.
- Guest speakers to inspire, motivate and reinforce school values and learning through sport.
