Sports Premium
Amount of grant received:
Since the sports premium initiative began in 2013 we have received £77,323
Spend to date:
- Staff development/sports coaching £47,551
- Sports equipment £8358
- Sports visits/events £3246
- HASSP (Haddenham Area School Sports Partnership) £500
- PE teaching/co-ordination £950
- Maintenance of grounds/sports field £6650
- Lunchtime enrichment £8886
Carry forward to FY20/21 – £1182 to be spent on staff development / equipment
How has the grant been spent or will be spent?
| Staff development and enhanced curriculum provision through use of professional coaching expertise | We have funding to employ specialist coaches who deliver one lesson for each class per week. The units of work are specified by the Haddenham Area School Sports Partnership to ensure progression between schools. This year we were able to employ a qualified PE teacher to provide this service.
Teachers work with the coach to ensure continued CPD. |
| Inter school activities | We have set up the ‘Haddenham Area School Sports Partnership’. This consists of a group of five schools who work together to ensure good quality sports provision within their schools. We also organise inter school events. On an annual basis the HASSP group runs a tag rugby event, a cross country competition, an EYFS sports afternoon, a dance festival and a multi-sports event. We also maintain the hassp.org website. |
| Equipment | This year we have focused our expenditure on purchasing new playtime sports equipment and gym mats. We have also invested in a subscription to an online PE provision (iMoves). |
| Sports visits/events | All children were able to participate in a Bollywood dance event in the Autumn term this year which was very enjoyable for all involved but also linked with our religious studies topic of Diwali. |
| Grounds maintenance | We have allocated a proportion of our Sports Grant to maintaining our sports grounds and playground areas to ensure they are always safe and ready for use. This year we were able to support our playground expansion project with sports premium funds. This enables us to expand the artificial grass area to provide a safe and enjoyable playground environment for all children. |
| Lunchtime enrichment | This year we have continued to allocate one Midday Supervisor each day to provide enrichment through playground games. |
What impact has there been on pupil participation and attainment leading to all pupils developing a healthy lifestyle?
At Haddenham St Mary’s we have high levels of participation in physical exercise, offering a wide range of sports and activities. Children behave and achieve well.
Researchers believe that exercise acts in different ways that can help improve mood and behaviour in children and adults. Thus, as a school we are dedicated to ensure children understand the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
Children have at least two hours of curriculum sport per week with an additional wake and shake session.
We offer a range of extra curricular clubs (at least one per day) that involve physical activity, offering a total of 120 places per week. Approximately 50% of children are currently engaged in physical activity clubs at school. There is good coverage of varied sports across the school year that includes athletics, dance, gym and multi-skills.
Through the lunchtime enrichment programme a wider range of children are becoming engaged in physical activity and it is helping them to build positive relationships resulting in happier lunchtimes.
