PE AND SPORT PREMIUM FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Introduction

We believe that participation in sports can make a significant impact upon life outcomes for young people now and in the future.  Physical Education is a key driver at Seaburn Dene Primary School and we place a high value on the quality delivery of the PE curriculum; opportunities for individuals to take part in extended school clubs; competing in city wide tournaments and establishing links with sports clubs in the local community.

Sports Premium Statement 2026/2027 (Final Phase of Funding)

The Government is providing additional funding for the academic year 2026/2027 to support physical education (PE) and sport in primary schools. This funding remains ring‑fenced, meaning it can only be used to enhance PE and sport provision. 

Schools must use this funding to improve their PE and sport offer, but they retain the freedom to decide how best to achieve this. The Government has confirmed that Sports Premium funding will be withdrawn after Autumn 2026, making 2026/27 the final transition year in which schools receive this support.

Since September 2013, schools have been held accountable for how they use their Sports Premium. Ofsted strengthened expectations within the Inspectors’ Handbook so that both schools and inspectors understand how PE and sport provision will be assessed. Schools are also required to publish details of their PE and sport provision on their website.

How are we using the funding to benefit our children?

At Seaburn Dene Primary, we allocated the funding to:

• Specialist Sports Coaching - Hiring qualified sports coaches to deliver high‑quality PE lessons and broaden pupils’ experience across year groups.

• Staff Training & Development - Providing professional development through team‑teaching with specialist coaches, enabling staff to build confidence and expertise in delivering PE.

• Enhanced PE Resources - Purchasing new equipment to support a wider variety of sports and activities within PE lessons.

• Curriculum Support - Buying into specialist planning support to strengthen teachers’ ability to deliver effective, progressive PE lessons.

• Active Play & Lunchtimes - Investing in resources and structures that promote active, engaging playtimes, including the successful implementation and consolidation of OPAL Play across the school.

• Travel Tracker Programme - Supporting whole‑school participation in Travel Tracker, encouraging active travel and rewarding pupils with badges and certificates.

• PE Leadership Development - Providing professional development opportunities for the PE leader to strengthen whole‑school provision.

• Competitive Sport Participation - Continuing to run sports activities and increasing pupils’ participation in competitive sport, both within school and against other schools.

• Intra‑School Competition - Creating and maintaining regular intra‑school sporting competitions to promote teamwork, resilience and enjoyment.