primary pe and sport premium
In March 2013 the government announced that it was to provide additional funding of £150 million per annum for academic years 2013 to 2014 and 2014 to 2015 to improve provision of physical education (PE) and sport in primary schools in England. This funding is provided jointly by the Departments for Education, Health and Culture, Media and Sport. The funding is ring-fenced and must be spent on improving the provision and quality of PE and sport in primary schools so that pupils develop healthy lifestyles.
Funding for each school is calculated by the number of primary aged pupils (between the ages of 5 and 11) as at the annual schools' census in January. All schools with 17 or more primary-aged pupils will receive a lump sum of £8,000 plus a premium of £5 per pupil.
The Government have committed to the same level of funding for the Primary PE/Sport Premium until April 2020. In addition the new sugar tax that starts in 2017 will mean primary schools will receive approximately £16,000 for PE and school sport with a big emphasis on health.
The four objectives of the Primary PE and Sport Premium funding are:
1. To improve the quality of existing PE teaching through continuing professional learning in PE for generalists, so that all primary pupils improve their health, skills and physical literacy, and have broader exposure to a range of sports
2. To increase participation levels in competitive sport and healthy activity of pupils, and maintain these into adolescence
3. To increase the quality of initial teacher training in PE and sport, and to promote PE specialisation in primary level workforce
4. Schools understand and value the benefits of high quality PE and sport, including its use as a tool for whole school improvement
Possible uses for the funding might include:
- Hiring specialist PE teachers or qualified sports coaches to work with primary teachers when teaching PE
- Supporting and engaging the least active children through new or additional Change4Life clubs
- Paying for professional development opportunities for teachers in PE and sport
- Providing cover to release primary teachers for professional development in PE and sport
- Running sport competitions, or increasing pupils' participation in the School Games
- Buying quality assured professional development modules or materials for PE and sport
- Providing places for pupils on after school sports clubs and holiday clubs
- Pooling the additional funding with that of other local schools
Funding for each school is calculated by the number of primary aged pupils (between the ages of 5 and 11) as at the annual schools' census in January. All schools with 17 or more primary-aged pupils will receive a lump sum of £8,000 plus a premium of £5 per pupil.
The Government have committed to the same level of funding for the Primary PE/Sport Premium until April 2020. In addition the new sugar tax that starts in 2017 will mean primary schools will receive approximately £16,000 for PE and school sport with a big emphasis on health.
The four objectives of the Primary PE and Sport Premium funding are:
1. To improve the quality of existing PE teaching through continuing professional learning in PE for generalists, so that all primary pupils improve their health, skills and physical literacy, and have broader exposure to a range of sports
2. To increase participation levels in competitive sport and healthy activity of pupils, and maintain these into adolescence
3. To increase the quality of initial teacher training in PE and sport, and to promote PE specialisation in primary level workforce
4. Schools understand and value the benefits of high quality PE and sport, including its use as a tool for whole school improvement
Possible uses for the funding might include:
- Hiring specialist PE teachers or qualified sports coaches to work with primary teachers when teaching PE
- Supporting and engaging the least active children through new or additional Change4Life clubs
- Paying for professional development opportunities for teachers in PE and sport
- Providing cover to release primary teachers for professional development in PE and sport
- Running sport competitions, or increasing pupils' participation in the School Games
- Buying quality assured professional development modules or materials for PE and sport
- Providing places for pupils on after school sports clubs and holiday clubs
- Pooling the additional funding with that of other local schools
accountability
From September 2013, schools will be held to account over how they spend their additional, ring-fenced funding. Ofsted will strengthen the coverage of PE and sport within the 'Inspectors' 'handbook' and supporting guidance so that both schools and inspectors know how sport and PE will be assessed in future as part of the school's overall provision.
One year on, Ofsted will carry out a survey reporting on the first year's expenditure of additional funding and its impact. Schools will also be required to include details of their provision of PE and sport on their website, alongside details of their broader curriculum, so that parents can compare sports provision between schools, both within and beyond the school day.
Whilst the main theme for the new Primary School Sport Premium funding is about developing staff to deliver High Quality PE, there is a strong emphasis on health and also on competitive opportunities for pupils both within and between schools.
One year on, Ofsted will carry out a survey reporting on the first year's expenditure of additional funding and its impact. Schools will also be required to include details of their provision of PE and sport on their website, alongside details of their broader curriculum, so that parents can compare sports provision between schools, both within and beyond the school day.
Whilst the main theme for the new Primary School Sport Premium funding is about developing staff to deliver High Quality PE, there is a strong emphasis on health and also on competitive opportunities for pupils both within and between schools.