PE and Sports Premium

What is the Sports Premium?

Since 2013, the Government has provided primary schools with an additional grant for improving the participation and attainment of pupils in PE and sports. This funding, which is ring fenced, is given directly to schools to use as they see fit for improving the quality of sport, PE and physical activity that they offer.

In the school year 2023/24, Earlham Primary School received £18,269 in Sports Premium funding. You can find out how we spent it by reading our Primary PE and Sport premium Evaluation report below.

Purpose of funding

Schools must spend the sport funding on improving their provision of PE and sport, but have the freedom to choose how they do this.

Possible uses for the funding include:

Hiring specialist PE teachers or qualified sports coaches to work alongside primary teachers when teaching PE
Paying for professional development opportunities in PE/sport
Providing cover to release primary teachers for professional development in PE/sport
Running sport competitions, or increasing participation in the school games
Buying quality assured professional development modules or materials for PE/sport
Providing children with access to specialist sport facilities.

How we will use our Sports Premium?

We provide our children with the opportunity to ‘be the best they can be’ and firmly believe that PE and sport make a significant contribution towards this.

As part of our action plan, we have identified the following focus areas:

To teach PE through other areas of the curriculum
Measure children’s progression throughout the school
Improve staff skills and confidence in delivering PE lessons
Involve children in organising and officiating sport in the school
Improve the range of activities available to children
Improve participation in PE, Clubs and Competition
Promote health and wellbeing

Total amount for the academic year 2023/24 £18, 269

Item	Cost	Outcomes / Evidence
Specialist sports teachers and coaches working alongside lunchtime supervisors, in KS1 and KS2 and teaching PE lessons in the mornings and afternoons.	£17,460	Opportunities for all children to participate in a wide range of sporting activities High quality CPD for teaching and support staff All pupils are engaged high-quality PE lessons every week and receiving structured activities during the lunch hour To further increase children’s interest and understanding of the importance of exercise and leading a healthy lifestyle To provide opportunities for children to participate in a wider range of sports To tackle obesity and missed opportunities to be active during lockdown/periods of school closure Children are active learners Improved fitness levels *We have noted high levels of engagement and participation in lessons and improved behaviour during the lunch hour Feedback form parents and carers has been positive. We have seen an increase in the number of pupils attending after school club provision with the sports coaches.
PE and lunchtime equipment	£312	Topped up equipment has been kept up-to-date and in good repair. Pupils have access to a range of resources in their PE and outdoor play sessions. The range of equipment helps the children to develop their sporting skills and to develop their social and team building skills with their peers * We have noted that behaviour has improved during the lunch hour as pupils are more engaged and active.
New playground markings in the main playground	£3430	Our playgrounds is an integral part of our school environment, providing our children with a space to engage in physical activity, socialise, and develop important skills. The new playground markings have played a crucial role in enhancing the safety, organisation, and educational value of these spaces. They have played a key role in promoting physical activity and exercise among pupils. Markings such as hopscotch, exercise tracks, and sports courts have provided interactive and engaging opportunities for children to participate in active play. The markings not only encourage movement but also contribute to the development of motor skills, coordination, and overall physical well-being. The new playground markings have encouraged children to collaborate, communicate, and work together towards a common goal. These activities have helped develop important social skills, including teamwork, negotiation, and conflict resolution. They also facilitate positive social interactions, contributing to the overall social development of children