The P.E. and Sport Premium is additional funding schools receive which is designed to help primary schools improve the quality of the P.E. and sport activities they offer their pupils.
In 2022/2023, school’s sports funding allocation was £17,700.Â
Please review our ‘Impact Summary’ in the resources section below to read all about the strengths and areas of improvement at Fitzwilliam Primary School and to find out how we have utilised our allocated funding.
When allocating funds through the Sports Premium Funding there are 5 key indicators to consider:
The engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity – Chief Medical Officer guidelines recommend that primary school children undertake at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day in school.
Working in partnership with Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Club, Frickley Athletic Football Club and Ackworth School, has enabled our school to offer further opportunities to engage pupils in regular physical activity by providing activities at lunchtime such as Dance and Dodgeball as well as afterschool clubs such as Football, Tennis and Dance.
The profile of Sport and PE being raised across the school as a tool for whole school improvement.
By becoming a partner school with Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Club, Frickley Athletic Football Club and Ackworth School, we have already experienced many rich learning experiences, including coaching in Tag Rugby, Football, Tennis, Modern Pentathlon and Table Tennis to name a few.
Increased confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching PE and sport.
We use Sports and Dance specialists throughout the school to help upskill all staff in the effective teaching and assessment of children.
Increased confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching PE and sport.
We use Sports and Dance specialists throughout the school to help upskill all staff in the effective teaching and assessment of children.
Increased participation in competitive sport.
Each year, our KS1 children participate in different activities inspired by the Olympics at Thornes Park. This upcoming year we are offering this opportunity to KS2 children. We have relationships with the local high school where we attend different sporting activities and tournaments.
Within our local community, we have taken part in competitive games in both netball and football.
Swimming
Our Year 4 children attend weekly swimming lessons. We aim for children to leave Fitzwilliam Primary School having achieved the following skills:
