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Sports Premium

Sports Premium funding.
 
Key aspects of the Sports Premium Funding:
  • Funding Allocation:
    Calculated based on the number of pupils in Years 1-6 (or equivalent age range in special schools). 
     
  • Purpose:
    To make additional and sustainable improvements to the quality of PE and sports offered, encouraging healthy, active lifestyles. 
     
  • Spending Requirements:
    • Must be spent within the academic year it's allocated. 
       
    • Cannot be used for capital expenditure (except for small purchases under a de minimis value). 
       
    • Cannot be used to cover PPA time for specialist teachers or coaches; this should be covered by core staffing budgets. 
       
    • Cannot be used to fund the core PE curriculum or purchase services for future academic years. 
       
  • Accountability:
    Schools must report on how they've spent the funding, demonstrating its impact on pupil outcomes and participation in PE and sports. 
     
  • Sustainability:
    Improvements made with the funding should be sustainable and benefit future pupils. 
     
  • Reporting:
    Schools must submit a digital form to report on the spending by the end of July each year. 
     
  • Potential uses:
    Building capacity within the school, developing or enhancing PE and sports provision, increasing staff knowledge and skills in teaching PE and sports, offering a broader range of sports and activities, and increasing participation in competitive sports. 
     
Examples of how schools might use the funding:
  • Employing specialist sports coaches or teachers.
  • Investing in new equipment or facilities.
  • Providing professional development for staff on teaching PE and sports.
  • Developing or expanding after-school sports clubs.
  • Increasing participation in competitive sports through fixtures and tournaments.
  • Providing swimming lessons.
  • Developing playground markings and games to encourage physical activity during break times.