PE and Sport at Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery

At Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery, we want every child to become physically literate. This means developing the knowledge, skills, confidence and motivation needed to lead a healthy and active life and to enjoy physical activity and sport throughout childhood and beyond.

We aim to make physical activity and sport accessible and enjoyable for all pupils, regardless of their background, ability or individual needs.

Our PE curriculum

Our high-quality PE curriculum:

• develops pupils’ fundamental movement skills, physical confidence and competence;

• inspires pupils to enjoy and participate in physical activity;

• provides opportunities to work independently, with a partner and as part of a team;

• supports pupils’ physical health, emotional wellbeing and personal development;

• develops values including fairness, respect, cooperation and resilience;

• introduces pupils to a broad range of sports and physical activities; and

• provides positive and age-appropriate opportunities for competition.

We recognise that physical activity is an important part of children’s overall development. Regular activity supports physical health and fitness, emotional wellbeing, self-regulation, concentration and readiness to learn.

How we use the PE and Sport Premium

The PE and Sport Premium is additional funding provided by the Department for Education to improve PE, sport and physical activity in primary schools.

We use the funding to make additional and sustainable improvements to our provision. This includes:

• providing high-quality professional development so that staff have the knowledge and confidence to teach PE effectively;

• supporting strong PE subject leadership;

• developing progressive curriculum planning with clearly identified knowledge, skills and end points;

• providing stimulating, enjoyable and appropriately challenging lessons;

• purchasing suitable equipment and resources;

• improving opportunities for active playtimes and lunchtimes;

• broadening our range of clubs, workshops and sporting experiences;

• providing opportunities to participate in festivals and events with other schools;

• removing barriers to participation for disadvantaged pupils, pupils with SEND and other identified groups; and

• helping pupils understand the importance of regular physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle.

External coaches and specialists may be used to enhance provision and introduce pupils to additional activities. They complement the work of school staff rather than replacing the teaching of the PE curriculum.

Physical activity across the school day

We aim to provide pupils with at least two hours of high-quality PE and sport each week.

Children also have opportunities to be physically active through:

• active playtimes and lunchtimes;

• structured playground games;

• universal movement breaks and active learning;

• extra-curricular clubs;

• workshops and activity days;

• sports festivals and competitions;

• National School Sports Week; and

• opportunities to develop fundamental movement skills across the wider curriculum.

Our pupils usually receive two planned curriculum PE sessions each week, alongside these wider opportunities for physical activity.

PE curriculum aims

Through our PE curriculum, pupils are supported to:

• develop competence in a broad range of physical activities;

• remain physically active for sustained periods;

• take part in age-appropriate competitive sports and activities;

• develop fundamental movement skills, agility, balance and coordination;

• participate in team games and develop simple tactics;

• perform dances using simple movement patterns; and

• understand how physical activity contributes to a healthy and active life.

The five key areas for improvement

We use the PE and Sport Premium to secure improvement across five key areas:

1. Increasing the confidence, knowledge and skills of staff in teaching PE and sport.

2. Engaging all pupils in regular physical activity.

3. Raising the profile of PE and sport as a tool for whole-school improvement.

4. Providing pupils with a broader range of sports and physical activities.

5. Increasing pupils’ participation in competitive sport.

Our annual PE and Sport Premium report provides a full breakdown of the funding received, how it has been spent, its impact on pupils and how improvements will be sustained.

sports premium grant 2023 2024.pdf

 

sports premium grant 2024 2025.pdf

 

final overview of submission 2025.pdf

 

pe and sport premium grant report 25 26.pdf