What is the PE and Sports Premium?
The PE and Sport Premium is an additional layer of funding received by schools. It can only be spent on improving the quality and breadth of PE and School Sport.
How much does the school receive?
There is grant of £16,000 plus £10 per child on roll. This grant is reviewed yearly. The grant comes from 3 government departments:
- Education
- Health
- Culture, Media and Sport
How we use the PE Sports Premium:
There are 5 Key Indicators that the Sports Premium must be used for outlined on the action plan:
Key Indicator 1 – The engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity – Chief Medical Officers guidelines recommend that primary school pupils undertake at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day in school.
Key Indicator 2 – The profile of PESSPA being raised across the school as a tool for whole school improvement.
Key Indicator 3 – Increased confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching PE and sport.
Key Indicator 4 – Broader experience of a range of sports and activities offered to all pupils.
Key Indicator 5 – Increased participation in competitive sport.
The action plan is ragged to show progress and achievement against the key indicators termly with evidence detailed. This is reported and shared with governors.
Robust monitoring is completed by SLT and the curriculum leader to ensure impact of funding is measured and reviewed.
Swimming skills and achievements such as the % that achieve 25m using a key stroke and water safety skills are also monitored and reported on.
The academy works with the Boston Sports Partnersip, who are a key provider that has supported and impacted well on staff CPD and pupil participation and progression. The Boston Sports Partnership offer a range of sports and opportunities to compete with other schools from the local area.
This provision has also contributed to progression across the 3 pillars of progression:
1. Fundamental Movement Skills.
2. Rules, strategies and tactics.
3. Healthy participation.