Sports Premium Funding

What is the Sport Premium?

In April 2013 the Government announced new funding of 150 million for Physical Education (PE) and Sport often referred to as a Sport Premium. This funding is to be used to improve the quality and breadth of PE and Sport provision.

When asked about the ‘Sport Premium’ at its launch, Lord Coe reflected: When I stood up in Singapore in 2005, I spoke of London’s vision to connect young people with the inspirational power of the Games so they are inspired to choose sport. By focussing on primary schools, we have the opportunity to use sport and physical activity to shape the daily lives of young people. I know from my own experience what an impact teachers and their engagement can have on the lives of young people. (Lord Coe)

The purpose of the premium

The PE and Sport Premium must used to fund additional and sustainable improvements to the provision of PE and sport, for the benefit of primary-aged pupils to encourage the development of healthy, active lifestyles.

Current Provision

We are proud of the current PE curriculum provision at our school and of the wealth of opportunities that we provide for our pupils.  Borrowdale School is situated in an area that provides opportunities for outdoor pursuits but has limited opportunities for many traditional British sports. Despite being in the wettest place in England, Borrowdale School does not have a school hall. This used to make providing PE in winter more difficult, but after its refurbishment in 2020, we are using the Borrowdale Institute for indoor PE lessons in the winter months. 

Outdoor sports

We aim to make the most of our fantastic location and offer a rich menu of outdoor activities such as Ghyll Scrambling, Climbing, Kayaking, Hill Walking, Windsurfing, Sailing, Abseiling, etc. All children start to learn to swim at an early age and carry on with lessons until they confidently meet the government’s expectations.

Team Sports

Team sports which can be pursued locally are also taught in PE lessons and after school sporting clubs include Cricket, Hockey, Rugby, Basketball, Multi Skills and Netball. We also run a Young Leaders program for our Year 6 pupils who lead our lunchtime activities and games for other pupils.

Individual Sports

Individual sports taught at the school in PE lessons and after school clubs include Running, Dance, Tennis, Swimming, Cycling, Skiing, etc.

Competitions

Inter and intra-school competitions also feature in our school sporting calender including Hockey, Athletics, Football, Tag Rugby, Netball and Cross Country as well as our yearly KS1 and KS2 Sports Days.

Planning for sustainable future development

Sustainability for the future is always one of the most important considerations for a small school like ours. Ofsted are looking to ensure that the premium is spent in such a way that the fitness and activity levels of all children, both present and future, will continue to increase. The DfE have also made it clear that the funding must be used for future generations as well as current pupils. 

With the high expectation of demonstrating sustainability for the future, it continues to be important that we consider long term benefits when planning the use of the funding. The DfE have made it clear that spending the funding on longer-term projects, such as improving an outdoor area, is a much more appropriate use of it than on more short-term projects. This has provided the school with an opportunity to make improvements to the provision of PE, Sports experiences, to increase children's activity levels, and to ensure that the children leave in Year 6 fit, healthy, and with a positive outlook on sports! 

We ensure good use of the PE and Sport Premium to provide a safe environment to build crucial physical, social, emotional and imaginative skills. These are the fundamental skills that lead to greater self-confidence, better coordination and advanced problem-solving skills. Keeping exercise fun as a form of play makes it easy to encourage children to partake in physical development at school, and these investments will benefit pupils for years to come. 

 All teachers are aware that children work and learn better once they have had some exercise. In taking the class outside for activities and exercise throughout the school day, teachers will see that their classes are much more focused, low-level disruption will decrease and the children's learning will increase; this will naturally support raising standards in our school.

Impact of Sports Premium Funding 2022/23