Sports stars say teacher confidence key to getting primary PE right
Over the next few weeks, every primary school in England will receive the first instalment of a £320 million government grant, now in its seventh year, which significantly extends the resourcing for Physical Education and Sport. Ali Oliver from the Youth Sport Trust and a number of sporting stars explain why; 'Now more than ever, it is so important that schools are supported to invest this funding in tackling the immediate challenges created by the pandemic as well as more strategic investment. This will secure sustainable improvements and long-term transformation of PE and its relevance to the wider education and development of children. '
The continuation of the Primary PE and Sport Premium, launched in March 2013, was confirmed in July by the Government.
It followed a united call by the sport sector and leading sports stars, co-ordinated by the Youth Sport Trust, to ensure the next generation continue to access the huge wellbeing and educational benefits that come from play, sport and daily physical activity.
As the ringfenced funds land with schools, sports stars, including Paralympian Hannah Cockroft, speak out about how teacher training and confidence is vital to ensuring every child has a positive and fulfilling experience of PE and sport in their primary years. Click here to read the full article
The Department for Education has today published updated grant conditions in regards to the Primary PE and Sport Premium.
Southfields SGO Area
The Wandsworth School Games is hosted by Southfields Academy and delivers a programme of events, competitions, teacher training courses and sport leadership opportunities for all schools in the London Borough of Wandsworth. School Games is national programme managed by the Youth Sport Trust on behalf of Sport England and delivered locally by Southfields Academy. In addition, to School Games, we are the YST Inclusion Lead School for Central London and also a hub for the FA Girls' Football School Partnerships Programme.