The PE & Sport Premium is designed to help schools achieve sustainable improvements in PE, school sport and physical activity through five key indicators identified by the Department for Education.

1. Increasing Staff Confidence, Knowledge and Skills in Teaching PE and Sport

Funding was used to support professional development through the National College subscription and gymnastics vaulting training. These opportunities enhanced staff knowledge and confidence, helping to ensure that pupils continue to benefit from high-quality PE teaching and learning experiences across the school.

2. Increasing Engagement of All Pupils in Regular Physical Activity

A significant proportion of funding was invested in extracurricular sports clubs, physical dexterity intervention programmes and subsidised holiday sports club places. These initiatives increased opportunities for pupils to be active beyond curriculum PE and helped ensure that all children, including targeted groups, could participate in regular physical activity.

3. Raising the Profile of PE and Sport Across the School

Investment in equipment, field maintenance, field markings and Sports Day resources helped maintain PE and sport as a valued part of school life. These improvements enhanced learning environments, celebrated participation and achievement, and reinforced the importance of healthy, active lifestyles throughout the school community.

4. Offering a Broader and More Equal Experience of a Range of Sports and Physical Activities

Pupils were provided with a wide variety of sporting and enrichment opportunities through gymnastics resources, dance provision, holiday multi-sports clubs and The Mayne Trainer programme. These experiences enabled pupils to develop teamwork, resilience, leadership and first aid skills whilst broadening their exposure to different activities beyond the traditional PE curriculum.

5. Increasing Participation in Competitive Sport

Funding supported membership of local sports partnerships and participation in interschool competitions. These opportunities allowed pupils to represent the school, experience competition in a positive environment and develop important qualities such as determination, teamwork, sportsmanship and resilience.

Sustainability

Investment in staff development, facilities, equipment and enrichment opportunities has strengthened the long-term quality of PE and school sport provision at Ash Grange. The knowledge gained through training, alongside the resources purchased and systems established, will continue to benefit pupils in future years and support the ongoing development of high-quality PE and physical activity opportunities.

Swimming and Water Safety

Due to ongoing maintenance works to the school swimming pool, pupils were unable to access swimming lessons during the 2025/26 academic year and were therefore not formally assessed against the National Curriculum swimming and water safety requirements during the reporting period. Where swimming attainment figures are shown, these are based on the most recent swimming assessment data available from the 2024/25 academic year. The school intends to resume swimming provision and formal assessment as soon as the facility becomes fully operational.

Total PE & Sport Premium Received for 2025-26: £17,810
Total PE & Sport Premium Spent for 2025-26: £17,810

Spending Category	Expenditure
CPD and Training	£376
Extracurricular provision	£7,404
Equipment and resources	£7,110
External competitions	£95
External coaching staff	£2825