Funding
Total amount allocated for 2024/25 – £17,910.04
Five Key Indicators of Improvement
1
The engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity – the Chief Medical Officer guidelines recommend that all children and young people aged 5 to 18 engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day, of which 30 minutes should be in school.
2
The profile of PE and sport is raised across the school as a tool for whole-school improvement.
3
Increased confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching PE and sport
4
Broader experience of a range of sports and activities offered to all pupils.
5
Increased participation in competitive sport.
2024 - 2025 Expenditure
1. The engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity
Intent
- Ensure all children have the opportunity to participate in the recommended two hours a week of physical activity.
- To increase participation within PE/sport during lunch times.
- Continuing professional development
- Increase outdoor learning
Implementation
- Progressive sports- PE specialists – (PE lessons and lunchtime games)
- Daily sports club at lunchtimes
- Training a member of staff to lead Forest schools £105 per day x 5 cover and release time
Funding allocated
- £8700 – Sports specialist
- £1125 – Forest School
Impact
- Pupils understand why physical activity is important.
- Children develop a positive outlook on physical activity which will help them to keep fit, build strong bones and muscles, control weight, and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.
- Children feel fitter and have a sense of achievement
- Schools should focus their efforts on upskilling the whole staff workforce so that they feel confident and able to lead a PE lesson independently.
Sustainability and suggested next steps
- Use this year’s feedback from pupils and analysis from registers to identify what engages our pupils.
- Extend this next year.
- Create a Forest school area within the school. Forest School training will involve pupils from across the school on outdoor activity. Train other members of staff to support the Forest School Leader.
2. The profile of PE and sport is raised across the school as a tool for whole-school improvement.
Intent
- Ensure all pupils have access to a broad range of high-quality PE lessons (PE specialists to support staff in planning, delivering and assessing lessons).
- Celebrate pupil’s achievements, both in and out of school, in a range of PE/sports assemblies and newsletters.
- Use the house system to further promote sport / Sports day
Implementation
- PE specialist teacher
- PE Lead and sports coach
Funding allocated
- Sports specialist salary
- £200
- £200
Impact
- Pupils enjoy PE and feel more confident and skilled at it.
- Pupils can celebrate each other’s sporting achievements.
Sustainability and suggested next steps
- Continue with the use of specialist coaches teaching new and exciting sports.
- Identify new ways to celebrate pupil achievements.
- Use pupils and staff conferencing to decide on new house competitions.
3. Increased confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching PE and sport.
Intent
- Use high quality, experienced PE specialists from Progressive Sports to plan, assess and deliver the sports curriculum alongside the class teacher.
Implementation
- PE coach
Funding allocated
- Sports specialist salary
Impact
- Staff are confident in teaching all aspects of PE
- The quality of PE lessons is good or outstanding.
- Pupils enjoy PE and feel more confident and skilled at it
Sustainability and suggested next steps
- Continued teacher CPD reviews and training supplied for any staff who show an interest in needing further CPD.
4. Broader experience of a range of sports and activities offered to all pupils.
Intent
- Increase the range of different physical activities on offer to pupils
Implementation
- Years N, R, 1 Dance Day
- Year 2 – Trampolining
- Year 3 – Sutcliffe Park clip n climb
- Year 4 – Danson Water Sports
- Year 5 – Chatham Winter Sports
- Year 6 – Residential
Funding allocated
- £275
- £465
- £240
- £510
- £1712
Impact
- All children are able to find physical activities which they enjoy taking part in, which increases their engagement.
- Increased participation within PE/sport
- Children develop a sense of well-being, become fitter and show improved concentration
Sustainability and suggested next steps
- Continue to offer a variety of sports each term during lunch and after school.
5. Increased participation in competitive sport.
Intent
- Sports day to be run by progressive sports-all children have the opportunity to take part
- Football coach to train and organise the school team
- Communicate with schools in the district and trust regarding various competitive opportunities
- Football Kit
Implementation
- Sports day
- Football coach
- PE equipment
- Football competitions first aider
- Entrance fees for football competitions
- Transport for LAT competitions
- Cover for PE lead and sports coach to be released to take children to events
Funding allocated
- Sports specialist salary
- £900
- £300
- £300
- £300
- £400
- £1000
- £1,283.04
Impact
- All children have the opportunity to participate in competitive sport.
- Children feel more confident in their own sporting ability
Sustainability and suggested next steps
- Continued extra-curricular days planned
- Continued increased participation at inter school events.
- Increase opportunities for intra-school events