The government provides additional funding for PE at school. This funding is ring-fenced and therefore can only be spent on provision of PE and sport in schools. Funding for schools will be 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. 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. Our school will receive £16,000 plus a premium of £10 per child each year. The money can only be spent on sport and PE provision in schools. The money will be used so that all children benefit regardless of their sporting ability.

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Our Principles

At St James’ CE Primary School we are passionate about sports and recognise the importance that physical activity has on children’s lives. We believe that a well organised and engaging sports curriculum helps children develop confidence and a sense of achievement, it teaches young children how to rise to a challenge, and nurtures the character and skills that will help them get on and succeed in life.

We aim to provide a positive and engaging experience in sport and physical education at our school. The School Sport Premium will ensure that children are physically active and excited about ‘Sport’ at our School. As well as increasing fitness, we hope that children will appreciate team work and a healthy lifestyle. This funding provides the foundations which will allow children to be physically active for life!