Primary PE & Sport Premium
At Carr Hill Primary & Nursery School we are committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to lead a healthy, active and fulfilling life. Regular participation in physical activity not only supports pupils’ physical development but also plays a vital role in promoting confidence, resilience and positive mental health. A strong foundation in sport and physical activity during primary years can foster a lifelong enjoyment of being active.
National research shows that physical activity provides wide-ranging benefits. It supports healthy growth and development, strengthens muscles and bones, and helps children maintain a healthy weight. Just as importantly, being active contributes to positive mental wellbeing by increasing self-esteem, enhancing emotional regulation and reducing symptoms of anxiety and low mood. Active children are often happier, more resilient and develop stronger, more trusting relationships with their peers.
Daily physical activity also supports pupils’ wider learning. Increased movement has been shown to improve concentration, memory and behaviour, helping children to engage more effectively in lessons. Schools that prioritise physical activity often see improvements in pupils’ readiness to learn, attendance and overall academic achievement.
What is the Primary PE and Sport Premium?
The Primary PE and Sport Premium is additional government funding provided to help primary schools improve the quality of their PE, physical activity and sport provision. The aim is to ensure that all children, regardless of background or ability, can access high-quality opportunities to be active and to develop the skills and confidence needed to enjoy sport throughout their lives.
This funding is ring-fenced and must be used to make improvements that are additional to what the school already offers and sustainable so that future pupils will continue to benefit.
How schools must use the funding
Schools are required to use the Sport Premium to:
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Develop or enhance the existing PE, physical activity and sport provision
This may include introducing new sports, offering additional clubs, extending competitive opportunities, enriching lunchtime provision, or improving the quality of PE teaching through training and resources. -
Build capacity and capability within the school
The funding should support long-term improvements, such as upskilling staff, strengthening curriculum planning, improving outdoor spaces, or embedding whole-school approaches to physical activity that will continue to have impact for years to come.
How we use the Sport Premium
Each year we publish a detailed Sport Premium report explaining:
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how much funding the school has received
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how we have chosen to spend it and why
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the impact it has had on pupils’ physical activity, engagement and progress
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how the improvements will be sustained in the future
Typical areas of investment include:
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High-quality staff training to improve the teaching of PE across the school
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New resources and equipment to broaden the range of sports available
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Specialist coaching to enhance skills and develop staff expertise
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Increasing participation through lunchtime and after-school clubs
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Improving fitness and activity levels through initiatives such as active playtimes, outdoor learning or daily activity programmes
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Expanding competitive sport through inter-school and intra-school events
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Supporting targeted pupils to develop confidence and motor skills
Our commitment
We remain committed to using the Sport Premium to ensure that every pupil:
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participates in regular, enjoyable physical activity
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experiences a broad and ambitious PE curriculum
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gains the knowledge, skills and confidence to be active now and into adulthood
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has equitable access to sport, regardless of background, gender or ability
By prioritising high-quality PE and physical activity, we aim to nurture healthier, happier and more confident learners who are ready to thrive in all aspects of school life!
