Extra-curricular sports clubs – throughout the year, we will have a total of eleven different after school clubs, each lasting for five weeks.
The clubs are run by
experienced sports coaches and supported by a member of staff so they can increase their own skills. So far this academic year, we have had Gymnastics, Tag Rugby, Dance, Girls Football, KS1 Football, Athletics and KS1 Multi-Skills. In the summer term there will be Change4Life, Tri Golf, Cricket and Tennis. As these clubs are provided free of charge to parents, the intention is that they increase participation in school sport. It is hoped that the wide range of activities will attract children who have not previously attended after-school sports clubs. In addition to the package outlined above, we have used the funding to provide the following: After school Football coaching – subsidised weekly coaching for the school football team for the whole year, provided by Steve Bird from Birlow Knights Academy. Supply cover for teachers attending PE courses.
How does the Sports Premium Funding fit in with existing school sport? The sports package has been designed to complement and enhance our current PE provision. Children in every class at Stalmine Primary School participate in 2 hours of PE a week. Teachers plan lessons from the Lancashire scheme of work for PE which includes Gymnastics, Athletics, Invasion Games, Net/Wall Games, Dance and Outdoor and Adventurous Activities. In addition to this, pupils in Year 4, 5 and 6 have weekly swimming lessons at Poulton Pool. These lessons run from February until July. Any staff member with an enthusiasm for a particular sport is encouraged to run a club to promote skills in that activity.
How will we evaluate impact of the extra funding? The PE subject leader is monitoring participation in the clubs supported by the Sports Premium Funding to ensure as many pupils as possible access the clubs. In the coming academic year, the subject leader will observe lessons to ensure there is quality provision in PE and will gauge the impact of the funding. This will form part of the SIP for 2014-15.