What is the Sports Premium?

The government is providing funding of £150 million per annum to provide new and substantial primary school sport funding. The funding is being jointly provided by the Departments for Education, Health and Culture, Media and Sport, and will see money going directly to primary school head teachers to spend on improving the quality of sport and PE for all their children. Each school will receive £16,000 plus an extra £10 per pupil.  

The four objectives of the Primary PE and Sport Premium funding are:

• 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
• To increase participation levels in competitive sport and healthy activity of pupils, and maintain these into adolescence
• To increase the quality of initial teacher training in PE and sport, and to promote PE specialisation in primary level workforce
•  Schools understand and value the benefits of high quality PE and sport, including its use as a tool for whole school improvement

The 5 Key Indicators:

1. Engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity.
2. Profile of PE and sport is raised across the school.
3. Increased confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching PE and Sport.
4. Broader experience of a range of sports.
5. Increased participation in competitive sport.

How do we use the funding?

We use the funding to make additional and sustainable improvements to the quality of PE, sport, and physical activity across the school. Our focus is on improving provision now and building staff expertise and resources to benefit future pupils.

The Sports Premium is used to:

• Develop and expand the range of physical education and sporting activities we provide
• Build long-term capacity by training staff and strengthening provision for future pupils
• Invest in new and updated PE and playground equipment
• Provide staff with professional development and training to enhance teaching in PE and sport
• Introduce specialist coaching and new sports to increase enjoyment and participation
• Promote daily physical activity through initiatives such as active playtimes and movement breaks

What are our priorities for the sports premium for this academic year (2025-2026)? 

Our priorities for PE and Sport at Ivingswood Academy are to:

• Continue to provide our pupils with high-quality, inclusive PE curriculum which allows all pupils to access new sports, develop skills of teamwork and build confidence.
• Broaden the range of sporting events available to our pupils.
• Increase participation in competitive sport alongside after-school sports clubs.
• Provide staff training through CPD opportunities.
• Improve and maintain resources, equipment, and outdoor spaces to ensure safe, engaging, and progressive learning experiences.
• Continue links with local schools by continuing participation in The Chiltern League and Sports Festivals.
• Host enrichment opportunities through specialist providers to inspire engagement in sport and physical activity both inside and outside.