Vision

At Our Lady’s Primary School, our vision is fully aligned with the Department for Education ambition that all pupils have access to high-quality physical education, opportunities to be physically active every day, and the skills and motivation to lead healthy, active lives.

We are committed to ensuring that every child leaves Our Lady’s physically literate, confident, and competent in a broad range of physical activities. Pupils will develop the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes required to sustain participation in physical activity and sport throughout their lives.

Intent

Through the strategic use of PE and Sport Premium funding, we aim to:

• Deliver a high-quality, progressive PE curriculum that develops fundamental movement skills, physical competence and tactical understanding.
• Increase the amount of time pupils are physically active during the school day, working towards the Chief Medical Officer’s recommendation of at least 60 active minutes daily.
• Raise the profile of PE and sport as drivers of whole-school improvement, supporting behaviour, wellbeing, attendance and personal development.
• Ensure inclusive provision so that all pupils — including disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs — can access and succeed in physical activity and sport.
• Develop staff subject knowledge, pedagogical confidence and assessment capability in PE.
• Broaden the range of sports and physical activities available to pupils.
• Increase participation in competitive sport, both intra-school and inter-school.

Implementation

We achieve this through:

1. High-Quality Curriculum Provision

• Structured, progressive long-term planning aligned with National Curriculum expectations.
• Clear assessment systems to monitor progress in physical competence and knowledge.
• Emphasis on fundamental movement skills in EYFS and Key Stage 1, building towards tactical awareness and sport-specific skills in Key Stage 2.

2. Increasing Daily Physical Activity

• Active lunchtimes supported by trained supervisors.
• Structured playground activities and leadership opportunities for pupils.
• Promotion of active learning strategies across the wider curriculum.
• Participation in national initiatives that encourage active lifestyles.

3. Staff Development and Sustainability

• Ongoing CPD for teachers delivered by qualified specialists.
• Team-teaching and mentoring to build long-term staff confidence.
• PE Leader monitoring provision and supporting quality assurance.
• Sharing of good practice across year groups to ensure consistency.

4. Broad and Inclusive Opportunities

• A diverse extra-curricular programme offering a range of sports and physical activities.
• Targeted provision to engage less active pupils.
• Adapted activities to ensure inclusion for all pupils.

5. Competitive Sport

• Regular intra-school competitions to ensure broad participation.
• Participation in inter-school competitions and local events.
• Development of sports leadership opportunities for pupils.

Impact

As a result of our PE and Sport Premium funding:

• Pupils demonstrate improved physical competence and confidence.
• Participation rates in clubs and competitive sport increase year-on-year.
• Staff report increased confidence in teaching high-quality PE lessons.
• Pupils understand the importance of physical activity for physical health, mental wellbeing and resilience.
• Behaviour and engagement improve during active periods of the school day.
• The profile of PE remains high across the school community.

Sustainability and Long-Term Planning

We are committed to ensuring that the impact of PE and Sport Premium funding is sustainable and embedded within school practice.

• Teachers trained in previous academic years continue to deliver high-quality PE independently.
• The PE Leader coordinates and monitors provision to maintain standards.
• Trained lunchtime supervisors facilitate structured physical activity daily.
• Investment in durable, high-quality equipment ensures long-term curriculum delivery.
• Resources and planning systems remain in place to support future cohorts.
• A strong sporting culture promotes lifelong participation and positive attitudes toward health and fitness.

Through careful planning, monitoring and evaluation, our funding creates lasting improvements that extend beyond the academic year, ensuring that PE and sport remain integral to the life of Our Lady’s RC Primary School.