Sports Premium
Sports Premium Overview
The Primary PE and Sport Premium is government funding provided to help primary schools improve the quality of physical education, sport, and physical activity opportunities for all pupils. At Homerswood, we are committed to ensuring this funding has a long-lasting and positive impact on pupils’ health, wellbeing, and enjoyment of sport.
Our Vision
We aim to provide high-quality PE teaching, a broad range of sporting activities, and increased opportunities for children to participate in competitive and inclusive sport. Our goal is to inspire all pupils to develop healthy, active lifestyles that continue beyond their primary years.
How We Use the Funding
We use the Sports Premium to:
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Improve the quality of PE teaching through staff training, coaching support, and resources.
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Provide a wider range of sports and activities, including enrichment clubs, specialist coaching, and outdoor adventurous activities.
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Increase participation levels in physical activity during and beyond the school day.
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Develop competition opportunities, both within school (intra-school) and with other schools (inter-school).
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Enhance equipment and facilities to ensure all pupils have access to safe and engaging PE provision.
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Promote healthy lifestyles through active playtimes, wellbeing initiatives, and whole-school activity programmes.
Impact of the Funding
The Sports Premium has helped our school to:
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Raise the overall quality of PE lessons.
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Increase pupil confidence, motivation, and skills in physical activity.
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Provide more opportunities for children to join clubs and take part in competitions.
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Support less active pupils with targeted activities that encourage engagement.
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Improve pupils’ understanding of the importance of physical health and wellbeing.
Sustainability
We are committed to ensuring that improvements funded by the Sports Premium are sustainable. This includes:
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Investing in staff development to build lasting expertise.
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Purchasing durable equipment that will benefit pupils for years to come.
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Embedding activity and wellbeing initiatives into daily school life.
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Strengthening partnerships with local clubs, schools, and organisations.
Accountability
Each year we publish a full report outlining how the Sports Premium has been spent and the impact of the funding on pupil outcomes. Our most recent report is available below.