At Gorsewood Primary School, we believe that healthy, active children are happier, more confident learners. Physical activity plays a vital role in supporting children's physical health, mental wellbeing, personal development and academic achievement. We are committed to providing every child with opportunities to enjoy being active, develop new skills and build positive habits that will last a lifetime.

The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend that children and young people take part in at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day, with at least 30 minutes taking place during the school day. Schools play a key role in helping children achieve this through high-quality PE lessons, active playtimes, sporting opportunities and extracurricular activities. 

Our PE and Sport Premium funding enables us to enhance and enrich the opportunities available to all pupils. Through carefully planned provision, we ensure that children can access a broad range of sports, physical activities and competitive experiences, regardless of their background, ability or starting point. This commitment supports our ambition for every child to thrive and contributes to the wider personal development outcomes recognised through the Ofsted Inspection Framework. 

Our Vision

For every child to be ACTIVE.

We want every pupil to leave Gorsewood Primary School physically literate and equipped with the knowledge, skills, confidence and motivation needed to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and participate in physical activity throughout their lives.

Our Objectives

Using the PE and Sport Premium, we aim to achieve sustainable improvements in the quality of PE, sport and physical activity across our school by:

• Encouraging all pupils to engage in regular physical activity and develop healthy, active lifestyles.
• Raising the profile of PE and sport as an important part of the whole-school curriculum and pupils' personal development.
• Increasing the confidence, knowledge and skills of staff in delivering high-quality PE lessons.
• Providing children with access to a wider range of sports, physical activities and enrichment opportunities.
• Increasing participation in competitive sport and inter-school events.
• Promoting inclusion and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all pupils.
• Supporting children's physical health, wellbeing, resilience, teamwork and leadership skills.

How We Use Our PE and Sport Premium Funding

Our funding helps us to:

• Deliver high-quality PE lessons across the school.
• Provide specialist coaching and staff training.
• Increase opportunities for extracurricular clubs and sporting enrichment.
• Enable participation in local competitions and festivals.
• Improve resources and equipment that enhance children's experiences.
• Ensure all groups of pupils have equal access to sport and physical activity.
• Develop sustainable improvements that benefit pupils now and in the future.

Through these opportunities, we aim to inspire a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity, helping every child develop the confidence, resilience and healthy habits they need to succeed both in school and beyond