The Government initiative of funding sporting activities in Primary schools came into affect 2014/2015 academic year.
At Meadow Green we recognise the contribution that PE and sport makes to the health and well-being of children. We believe that a broad and balanced PE curriculum with a range of extra-curricular activities and access to competitive sport can have a positive influence on the concentration, attitude and achievement of all our children.
Last year Meadow Green Primary School was given £9,500 funding to enhance the provision of PE and School sport for all of our children.
Below is a summary of provision put in place and its impact.
FUNDING SPENT: SEPTEMBER 2018 – AUGUST 2019
| Provision | Details | Cost | Impact |
| Sports Coaches | Meadow Green Primary School, last year, spent some of their funding on Specialist sports coaches who delivered a range of clubs throughout the year including football, netball, multi-sports , uni-hockey, cricket , athletics and dance across Key Stages 1 and 2 | The total cost for these clubs was £3500. | Increased number and range of sports clubs offered to children across the school ages.
All clubs extremely popular with additional coaches required for some over subscribed clubs. Increasing number of children participating in school based sports |
| Additional Swimming Sessions | Over the last year we have revised our swimming offer to ensure that children have swimming coaching over the both years 3 and 4, in smaller more focused groups of 12-15 pupils. These are delivered by Specialist swimming instructors with the aim of increasing the numbers of children attaining work towards gaining the National Water Skills Award. Additional Staff required to enable small group sessions. | Extra small group swimming lessons & transport costs
Total cost of £3149 |
Additional sessions in both year 3 and year 4, gives more children the opportunity to gain the award This helps them to develop this life long skill. |
| Meadow Green participation in Worcestershire School Sports Events |
Attendance and pupil /team representations at Pyramid/ District/ County Sports Events. Including Quad Athletics , Year5/6 sports hall athletics, Year 3/4 sports hall athletics, district cross country and district swimming galas.
Participation in Redditch Sports Association Events, additional staffing costs Engaging Key Stage 2 pupils in at least one inter school event such as Cross Country , Invasion Game festivals
New Sports kits and equipment to enhance and extend range of PE opportunites in School |
Supply cover for Sports Leader to take groups out to events during the school day with additional staff to support events - £1200 + £600 additional adult
Transport costs to events £1200 Total cost of £3000 |
Increasing pupils’ participation in Intra and Inter School competition.
Successful results including medals by teams and individuals in district events leading to representation at County Sports Events All Key Stage 2 children to have competed in at least one inter School competition/event, annually. |
| Total Expenditure of Sports Premium 2018/19 | £9649 |