What is the PE and Sport Premium?

The PE and Sport Premium is additional funding provided by the government to improve the quality and breadth of Physical Education (PE), physical activity and school sport. 

This funding is used to:

• Increase participation in physical activity

• Improve the quality of PE teaching

• Promote healthy, active lifestyles

• Build staff confidence and long-term sustainability in PE and sport

Our Vision for PE and Sport

At St Michael's we believe that high-quality PE and sport play a vital role in pupils’ physical, social and emotional development. Our aim is to ensure that all pupils, regardless of ability, background or need, have access to engaging, inclusive and challenging physical activity.

We use the Sports Premium funding strategically to ensure:

• Consistently high-quality PE lessons

• Increased opportunities for competition and enrichment

• Improved physical and mental wellbeing

• Sustainable improvements that benefit pupils long term

How We Spend the Sports Premium

1. Improving the Quality of PE Teaching

• Staff receive ongoing professional development and support

• Teachers’ confidence, subject knowledge and assessment of PE have improved

• Investment in high quality PE Scheme of Work - GetSet4PE 

Impact:

• PE lessons are well-structured, progressive and inclusive

• Teachers are more confident delivering PE independently

• Pupils demonstrate improved skills, fitness and enjoyment

2. Increasing Participation in Physical Activity

• A  range of extra-curricular sports clubs offered after school

• Active play initiatives and playground equipment to promote movement at break and lunch times

• Targeted support to engage less active pupils

Impact:

• Increased participation in clubs across all year groups

• Improved pupil engagement and enjoyment of physical activity

• Positive impact on behaviour and concentration in class

3. Competitive Sport and Enrichment Opportunities

• Participation in local inter-school competitions and festivals

• Opportunities for all pupils to experience competitive sport at an appropriate level

• Intra-school competitions linked to the PE curriculum

Impact:

• Increased confidence, teamwork and resilience

• Pupils develop sportsmanship and leadership skills

• Higher levels of pupil motivation and aspiration

4. Inclusion and Equal Access

• Adapted activities and resources to support pupils with SEND

• Targeted funding to ensure disadvantaged pupils can access clubs and competitions

• Focus on inclusive teaching approaches

Impact:

• All pupils are able to participate meaningfully in PE and sport

• Improved confidence and physical competence for SEND pupils

• Reduced barriers to participation

Swimming

• All pupils in Years 4 and 5 receive swimming lessons

• By the end of Year 5, the majority of pupils can:

  • Swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres

  • Use a range of strokes effectively

  • Perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situation

Sustainability and Long-Term Impact

We ensure that Sports Premium funding has a lasting impact by:

• Developing staff expertise rather than relying solely on external providers

• Investing in high-quality resources and equipment

• Embedding active lifestyles across the whole school day

• Reviewing impact annually and adapting provision accordingly

This approach ensures improvements continue even if funding changes in the future.

Monitoring and Evaluation

The impact of the Sports Premium is monitored through:

• Lesson observations and staff feedback

• Pupil voice and participation data

• Assessment of PE skills and physical development

• Ongoing review by the PE subject leader and senior leadership team