The Department of Education have provided schools with additional funding to help ensure that: ‘All pupils leaving primary school are physically literate and have the knowledge, skills and motivation necessary to equip them for a healthy, active lifestyle and lifelong participation in physical activity and sport.’
It is expected that schools will see an improvement against the following 5 key indicators:
1. The engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity – kick starting healthy active lifestyles
2. The profile of PE and Sport being raised across the school as a tool for whole school improvement
3. Increased confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching PE and sports
4. Broader experience of a range of sports and activities offered to all pupils
5. Increased participation in competitive sport
Below are the details of how we have used this money and the impact this has had.