Sports Premium

Highfield South Farnham Sports Premium Statement

Background Information about the funding

The government is providing additional funding to improve the provision of physical education (PE) and sport in primary schools. The premium is designed to help children get an active start in life, supporting primary schools to improve the quality of their PE, physical activity/literacy, and sport provision so that pupils experience the benefits of regular exercise.

This funding is ring-fenced and therefore can only be spent on provision of PE and sport in schools.

Eligible schools

Funding for schools has been calculated by reference to the number of primary-aged pupils (between the ages of 5 and 11), as recorded in the annual schools census in January.

Purpose of funding

Schools must spend the additional funding on improving their provision of PE and sport, but they will have the freedom to choose how they do this.

How Highfield South Farnham are using the Sports Premium Funding:

Development	Impact
Continuous monitoring, replenishment and updating of sports equipment to support teaching and learning in PE	Children have access to a range of quality equipment to develop their abilities and skills in PE
Investment in the future sustainability of the PE curriculum by updating and integrating a new scheme across the Trust	Improved knowledge and understanding of the PE curriculum and further development of staff planning skills for teaching PE.
Sports Association subscription	Network of schools providing a wide range of sporting opportunities in which children can participate.
Provision of external sports coaching	Increased opportunities for children to take part in sports clubs
Provision of teacher release for continued CPD opportunities in PE	Up to date knowledge and understanding of the PE curriculum for all staff. Working with staff to further develop their skills of planning and assessing PE Further development of opportunities for staff to observe experienced members of staff teaching PE
Provision of transport to enable children to further access a range of sporting fixtures and events,	Increased opportunities for children to take part in sporting fixtures and tournaments.
Continual Professional Development for PE Curriculum Leader	PE Curriculum leader has an up-to-date and accurate knowledge of the PE curriculum in order to disseminate best practice amongst the staff and develop sport across the Academy.