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P.E. and Sports Premium �2024 – 2025�

Updated: 11.06.2025

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Our Aims for the P.E. and Sport Premium 2024-2025

Our Aims Are To:

  • Further develop our offer of physical activity and sport provided at Rivacre Valley Primary School.

  • Build capacity and capability within the school to ensure that improvements made now will benefit our pupils for future years.

  • Identify, target and engage our SEN and Pupil Premium children with physical activity and to provide a range of opportunities to be active.

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Aims of the P.E. and Sport Premium 2024-2025

5 Key Indicators for the P.E. and Sports Premium

1. Improved engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity.

2. The profile of P.E. and sport being raised across the school.

3. Increased confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching PE and sport.

4. Broader experience of a range of sports and activities offered to all pupils.

5. Increased participation in competitive sport.

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What We Receive:

PE and Sports Premium

(April ‘24 - March ‘25)

£18,462

Premium Carried Over From Last Financial Year

£0

Total Budget

Amount Spent

£18,462

£31,680.30

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Cost: £4, 854

Key Indicator 1: Improved engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity

  • Reminder Email to staff about importance of children needing to be more active and less sedentary during the day ( Particularly as child have had far less opportunity’s to be active over the last 6 months).. Link to BBC super movers, gonoodle, Cosmic Kids yoga, Just Dance EtC

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Key Indicator 2: PE and sport being raised across the school as a tool for whole school improvement.

We aim to…

Actions

The impact will be…

Estimated Cost

Progress Made

To improve the activity levels of the children during playtime and lunchtime, generally the outdoor provision.

Games and equipment available to be used at lunch times with support from MDAs.

Complete the sensory play trail as another option for active play while also supporting our children with additional sensory needs.

Dance Club set up and arranged by a group of year 6 girls to encourage movement at lunch time.

Dismantling of the old climbing frame and creation of a new climber

To purchase resources required to deliver PE sessions

A large increase in activity levels at playtime and lunch times.

An improvement in fundamental in physical literacy such as balance coordination etc.

Improved attitudes towards sports and new activities. Children to be more willing to ‘give it a go’.

Nil

Removal: 1450.00

Topsoil and grass: 1500

Pathway: 7700

Pentagon Play: 8995.00

Resources: 415.90

Children have regular access to equipment to play with, explore and be physically active during the break times all year round.

Children enjoy the dance sessions and become fully involved. The year 6 girls have enjoyed taking ownership over running a club.

Children’s attitudes and engagement to physical activity has improved. Beneficial for our SEN children to access for their sensory needs and enjoyment.

To build in further opportunities for physical activity during the school day

Reminder email to the school teaching team about the importance of children needing to be more active and less sedentary during the day. Examples to websites and videos including, BBC Super Movers, Go Noodle, Cosmic Kids Yoga and Just Dance have been emailed to staff.

Increased range of extracurricular activities offered to the children

Wellbeing days throughout the year to include movement sessions. 1 day specifically focused on Get Moving!

Classes across school have built in active brain breaks which has not only helped with getting the children more active but also helped with concentration levels.

To encourage more KS2 children to ride their bikes to school and choose active travel.

More KS2 children are riding their bikes to school and choosing active travel.

Children more active in lessons and lessons being taught in a variety of active ways.

Total Estimated Cost:

20,060.90

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Key Indicator 2: The Profile of P.E. and sport being raised across the school.

We aim to…

Actions

The impact will be…

Estimated Cost

Progress Made

Invite Ex-Olympic Athlete and cycling coach, Phil Bateman into school for another year to help raise the profile of sport and activity in conjunction with our ‘Wheelie Wicked Week’.

Organise and promote the ‘Wheelie Wicked Week’. This includes a brief video on bike safety.

Promoting active travel through videos - children traveling to school on 2 wheels rather that 4!

Pictures from the event will be posted on Facebook and our school gallery to promote the profile of sport in our school.

Children will find a lot of enjoyment in the day and will be motivated to build on their skills and cycle more often.

Improvement in core cycling skills in all ages from Nursery to Y6.

Profile of active transport raised. Increase in number of children traveling to school on bike and scooter.

Pro Ride: 1069.50

In line with the recent KS2 bike shelter, we have had more children riding their bikes to school and an increase in attitudes to riding.

Parents were able to see their children enjoying themselves via Facebook and spread the word about active travel.

Annual Sports Day to raise the profile of sports in school for all children.

To continue with our new format of Sports Day which showed positive results last year. X4 teams earning points for an overall score and trophy.

Provide awards (medals and stickers) to motivate and encourage the children to try their best and go home happy and excited to their parents.

Range of sports activities / races that suit our UKS2 children - pupil voice gained about previous sports day and what they would like to see.

Improved attitudes towards P.E., sport and physical activity and to give all children are sense of accomplishment and celebration.

Create positive attitudes amongst parents for their child’s achievement and inspire them to continue with sport.

To display the activities and events that elevate and celebrate sports in our school.

Continue to take part in a range of festivals and competitions with other schools in our local area in line with the EPSSP.

To display events and celebrations of sport on Facebook for parents to see.

Raise the profile of sport within the area and to demonstrate to other schools what we offer to our children.

Allow parents to see what we are doing and support the children in their passion for sport.

Increased the profile of the school generally. Children love having their pictures displayed across social media for their parents to see.

Total Estimated Cost: 1069.50

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We aim to…

Actions

The impact will be…

Estimated Cost

Progress Made

Enhance staff confidence and skill level in specific sports.

To continue the employment of specialist teachers of Sport:

  • Dance
  • Gymnastics

Staff engagement in these sessions to develop their confidence, knowledge, skills and understanding.

Vara sports to return for another year of coaching after school clubs - Staff will be encouraged to go in and observe when they want to improve their own knowledge.

To continue our partnership with Ellesmere Port schools to provide the sport provision. (Mark Poole)

Lessons taught by specialist teachers so children have direct benefit.

CPD opportunity for teachers to see how lesson are delivered by specialist teachers.

Improved confidence and knowledge of skills in areas of sport that staff were not previously confident.

N Lawton: 6368.12

EPC Gymnastics: 1912.50

Vara: 815.20

Mark Poole: 1300.00

Staff developed further skills in both gymnastics and dance

Children enjoy attending Vara Sports after school Club

  • Basketball
  • Dodgeball
  • Athletics

To be a member of a sports association to support delivery of sport safely across the school.

To renew our membership with AfPE.

154.00

Improve staff attitude to P.E. and sports and knowledge of the P.E. curriculum

Mind Body and Soul to have overall responsibility for PE with one main PE Lead

(PE responsibility became an overall action for the whole team in Spring term)

Staff to be involved in the coloured teams for Sports Day.

Share responsibility for leading Sports Day across the phases.

Shared responsibility of P.E. and sports across the school - Developing knowledge for more staff in the P.E. curriculum

Responsibility shared between 3 people as opposed to 1 person.

Mind Body and Soul Team working together to contribute to the overall delivery of PE

Estimated Total Cost: 10,549.90

Key Indicator 3: Increased confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching P.E. and sport

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We aim to…

Actions

The impact will be…

Estimated Cost

Progress Made

To continue to offer a wider range of activities both within and outside the curriculum in order to get more pupils engaged.

 

 

 

 

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We will provide our annual ‘Wheelie Wicked Week’ after positive feedback from staff and pupils.

Dance, Cheerleading and Gymnastics clubs will be provided throughout the year by specialist coach – Nicola Lawton.

Clubs will be offered throughout the year and taught by school staff who show a keen interest in their chosen sport. This includes:

  • Tag Rugby
  • Cross-Country
  • Boys Football

Through EPSSP, more opportunities will be provided for our KS2 children with SEN.

Re-employ Vara Sports for another year to provide after-school clubs in a range of sports and activities throughout the year.

Cricket Club sessions provided by Cheshire Cricket Board - paid for by parents

Specialist coaching will ensure specialist quality teaching and links to outside clubs that children can join.

With a particular focus on our SEN and Pupil Premium children, we hope to engage them in high quality, enjoyable physical activity which they may not get a chance to do outside of school.

To offer a wide-range of high quality clubs that the school would otherwise not be able to offer.

(See key indicator 2)

(See key indicator 3)

NIL

Children have received high quality P.E. in line with the curriculum with clear progression of skills from Nursery to Y6.

Really high levels of engagement and enjoyment from our SEN/PP children in particular. Giving opportunities to children who wouldn’t typically get them.

Estimated Total Cost:

–-

Key Indicator 4: Broader experience of a range of sports and activities offered to all pupils

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We aim to…

Actions

The impact will be…

Estimated Cost

To allow equal opportunity to all children to represent the school in a range of sports across the year.

 

 

 

 

 

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Focus on supporting our SEN children in physical activity by making adaptations and removing barriers to those opportunities.

Renew our subscription to the Ellesmere Port School Sports Partnership.

Book and organise competitions and festivals in a range of sports across the year to target of range of children and abilities.

  • Y5/6 Rugby Festival
  • Y6 Top-up Swimming
  • Y5/6 Bowling Festival (SEND)
  • 6-Week KS2 Dance Project

To organise our yearly Year 6 Rounders competition against the staff in the Summer.

Increased engagement in in our after school club offer and out of school festivals.

Support and guidance for staff across the year including multiple CPD opportunities for staff through cluster meetings.

A significant number of children will have represented the school in a range of sports in competitions and festivals.

NIL

Really high levels of engagement and enjoyment from our SEN/PP children in particular. Giving opportunities to children who wouldn’t typically get them.

Estimated Total Cost:

£0

Key Indicator 5: Increased participation in competitive sport

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KS2 Bowling Festival

KS2 Tag Rugby Event

Wheelie Wicked Week

KS2 Dance Project

KS2 Cricket

Gymnastics Lessons

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Sports Day 2024

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Swimming and Water Safety

National curriculum requirements for swimming and water safety

 Percentage of 2024-2025 Year 6 children meeting target

What percentage of your current Year 6 cohort swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres?

(72% in Summer, 2024)

56% (20/36)

What percentage of your current Year 6 cohort use a range of strokes effectively [for example, front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke]?

(72% in Summer, 2024)

56% (20/36)

What percentage of your current Year 6 cohort perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations?

(72% in Summer, 2024)

81% (29/36)

*Top Up swimming sessions to be completed during the Summer Term 2025.