The Government has provided additional funding to provide new, substantial primary school sport funding in order to improve the provision of physical education and sport in primary schools. This funding can only be spent on provision for PE and sport in schools. Schools will be held accountable for how they have used the additional funding to support pupils progress and participation in PE and school sport.
Allocation: All schools with 17 or more primary-aged pupils will receive a lump sum of £16000 plus a premium of £10 per pupil.
We believe in a holistic approach to the development of sport and physical activity for all and encourage collaboration and partnership working to make the best use of resources and enhance PE and sport provision in order to raise participation and achievement for all pupils.
In planning how to allocate the grant we have worked to the following principles:
- all children benefit regardless of sporting ability
- children are given the opportunity to compete in tournaments with other schools
- staff have access to training opportunities and continued professional development
- some activities may be subsidised so that pupils do not miss out due to financial constraints
- we make use of collaborative and partnership working
2022-23 grant: £17,490.
Initiative
Expected Outcome
Play Leader
A dedicated member of lunchtime staff to run playground games promoting healthy lifestyles and happy playtimes. Children get to try new games, apply skills learned and learn teamwork. These skills are transferred to Sports Leaders from Year 6.
Equipment
Restock the PE cupboard following the yearly audit of equipment. The cupboard will be tidy, well resourced and organised. This also includes playtime equipment used by the Play Leader and Sports Leaders.
Swimming top-up for Year 6
Swimming is provided free apart from top up lessons needed for Year 6 children who have not reached the required standard. Top up lessons will be used to ensure children leave Horsmonden able to swim 25m in front crawl, breaststroke and backstroke.
Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Children in KS2 will take part in outdoor, adventurous activities through going on day trips/residentials to dedicated, specialised centres. These activities will be subsidised for all who take part.
Cross-School Competitions
Children will take part in a variety of cross school sporting competitions. Children will develop teamwork skills, and have the opportunity to apply PE skills learned in lessons. Minibuses will be used to transport the children during school time. They are available to hire from other Trust schools.
Link with Specialist Sports Provider
Children will take part in clubs run by specialists and have opportunities to play games and apply skills learned in lessons. Teachers will develop their skills through CPD provided by the specialists. Resources will be purchased to run the clubs.
Link with Local Tennis Club
Children will take part in a tennis workshop to enhance their tennis skills and inspire them to join a tennis club to compete against each other.