The aims of the National Curriculum for Physical Education ensure that all children:

• develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities
• are physically active for a sustained period of time
• engage in competitive sports and activities
• lead healthy, active lives

Sports Premium Funding

The funding has been allocated to primary schools and has been ‘ring fenced’. This means it can only be spent specifically on P.E. and sport in schools.

Purpose of funding

Schools must spend the additional funding on improving their provision of P.E. and sport, though how they do this remains their decision.  Schools are required to publish how the funding has been used and the impact it has made. They have to include details of their provision of P.E. and sport on their website, alongside details of their broader curriculum, so that parents/carers can compare sports provision between schools, both within and beyond the school day. 

Vision:

All children should leave primary school physically literate and with the knowledge, skills and motivation necessary to equip them for a healthy lifestyle and lifelong participation in physical activity and sport.

Objective:

To achieve self-sustaining improvement in the quality of P.E. and sport in primary schools.

Indicators of such improvement to include:

There are 5 key indicators that schools should expect to see improvement across:

• The engagement of all children 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.
• The profile of P.E. and sport is raised across the school as a tool for whole-school improvement.
• Increased confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching P.E. and sport.
• Broader experience of a range of sports and activities offered to all children.
• Increased participation in competitive sport.

Please read the information below which gives details of our P.E. and Sport Premium Grant and how we allocate the funding.

Sports Premium 2024-2025

At Bar Hill Primary School, we are committed to using our Sports Premium funding to make a lasting impact on the quality of PE, sport, and physical activity across the school. Internally, we have invested in high-quality CPD for staff, ensuring they are confident and skilled in delivering a broad and engaging PE curriculum. We have embedded Complete PE across the school to provide consistency and progression, and subsidised a range of extracurricular clubs—including street dance, football, and netball—to increase participation and offer inclusive opportunities for all pupils. New equipment has been purchased to enhance PE lessons and support more active playtimes, while new playground markings and playleader training have helped boost daily physical activity and encourage pupil leadership. Our commitment to promoting active travel has continued through Balanceability and Scootability programmes, which have helped our youngest children build core balance and coordination.

Externally, we have employed a sports coach to lead lunchtime activity sessions three times a week, creating more opportunities for structured physical activity during the school day. A specialist PE teacher has worked alongside staff to share expertise, model high-quality teaching and support professional development, including mentoring a new PE lead to ensure sustained impact moving forward. We have also funded transport to enable children to attend a variety of sports competitions and festivals, allowing them to experience the excitement and pride of representing their school.

These combined efforts have raised the profile of physical activity and contributed towards every child achieving the recommended 60 active minutes per day. Pupils have enjoyed success in a range of competitive sports including football, netball, cricket, cross-country and Panathlon, and have developed key life skills such as teamwork, leadership, communication and resilience through sport. Our extracurricular offer has expanded, giving more children access to physical activity in fun and engaging ways. Staff confidence in teaching PE has grown, and pupils are now developing a deeper understanding of the subject, including key vocabulary and physical disciplines. Through a carefully planned blend of internal and external support, we are building a strong foundation for lifelong participation in sport and physical activity.

Reports from Digital Reporting Tool 2025-2025