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P.E. and Sports Premium �2023 – 2024�

Updated: 25.06.2024

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Our Aims for the P.E. and Sport Premium 2023-2024

Our Aims Are To:

  • Develop or add to 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 2023-2024

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 ‘23 - March ‘24)

£18,462

Premium Carried Over From Last Financial Year

£0

Total Budget

Amount Spent

£18,462

£22,845

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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.

Play/lunch time activity bags to be refreshed and restocked at the start of the year with equipment to encourage active play during the children’s break times.

Teachers, TA’s and MDA’s will be reminded of the purpose of these activity bags and will be encouraged to support and motivate children when using the equipment.

Build a new sensory play trail as another option for active play while also supporting our children with additional sensory needs.

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’.

£219.99

£19,990.00 + £10k grant used for this

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

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.

To order a new bike shelter for KS2 children to park their bikes at the top of the school.

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.

£3,136.00

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

Total Estimated Cost:

23,395.00

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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 videos from our staff members endorsing the event and 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.

£1,232

In line with the new 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.

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.

The format was received well by parents, staff and the children. Created a buzz around the school leading up to it and allowed children to get involved when they usually wouldn’t.

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 all events and celebrations of sport on Facebook and the school website 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 the school - Especially the KS2 dance project and the Y3/4 Mini Kickers tournament.

Total Estimated Cost:

£1,232

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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.

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.

£5,761.23

£1,875.00

£840.00

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

To renew our membership with AfPE.

£95

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

Curriculum teams for P.E.

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

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

Staff are fully aware of who they can go to for support which is now shared.

Staff were fully enthusiastic about cheering on their team which motivated the children. Boosting enjoyment and engagement.

Estimated Total Cost:

£8571.23

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
  • Tennis
  • Football inc. Everton mini-kickers event
  • Top Up Swimming
  • Basketball
  • Archery and Darts

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.

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.

Archery will focus on a small, specific group of KS2 children to introduce them to a sports they won’t have done before and allow them an opportunity to take part in an activity with friends.

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)

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.

“I love it… It’s really great!” - NK, Y3.

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.

  • Y3/4 Rugby Festival
  • Y6 Top-up Swimming
  • Y3/4 SEN Christmas Festival
  • Y5/6 Bowling Festival
  • Primary Panathlon SEN Festival
  • 6-Week KS2 Dance Project
  • Y1/2 Football Tournament

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.

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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Water Safety Assembly from the Boat Museum

KS2 Bowling Festival

KS2 Tag Rugby Club

Wheelie Wicked Week

Y3/4 Everton Mini-Kickers

KS2 Dance Project

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Sports Day 2024

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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 2022-2023 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?

(56% in Summer, 2023)

72%

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

(56% in Summer, 2023)

72%

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

(56% in Summer, 2023)

72%

*This information will be posted during the Summer Term 2024.