This template can be used for multiple purposes:
• It enables schools to effectively plan their use of the
Primary PE and sport premium
• It helps schools to meet the requirements (as set out
in guidance) to publish information on their Primary
PE and sport premium
• It will be an effective document to support Ofsted
inspections enabling schools to evidence progress
in Physical Education (PE) and evidence swimming
attainment, which forms part of the PE National
Curriculum. We would recommend schools consider
the Intent, Implementation and Impact of any spend, as
examined within the Education Inspection Framework.
It is important that your grant is used effectively and based on
school need.
Schools must use the funding to
make additional and sustainable
improvements to the quality of the PE,
School Sport and Physical Activity (PESSPA)
they offer. This means that you should use the Primary PE and sport premium to:
• Build capacity and capability within the school to ensure that improvements made now will benefit pupils joining the
school in future years
• Develop or add to the PESSPA activities that your school already offers.
The Primary PE and sport premium should not be used to fund capital spend projects; the school’s core budget should fund
these. Further detail on capital expenditure can be found in the updated Primary PE and sport premium guidance.
The Primary PE and sport premium guidance, outlines 5 key priorities that funding should be used towards. It is not