Primary PE and Sport Premium

Primary PE and Sport Premium is an initiative that aims to help increase and improve the PE and sporting opportunities for children. It was first provided in the 2013/14 academic year and the current government has pledged to continue.

PE and Sport Premium funding is provided jointly by the Department for Education, the Department for Health and Culture and the Department for Media and Sport. It has been allocated to primary school headteachers and is ring-fenced, meaning that it can only be spent on the provision of PE and sport in schools.

The Government believes that headteachers and school leaders should decide how to use the funding for PE and Sports in school. They are held accountable for the decisions they make through:

The performance outcomes of all pupils compared with their peers

The Ofsted inspection framework, under which inspectors focus on the attainment of pupil groups, in particular in those areas where specific funding has been provided

The reports that schools are required to publish online for Parents

All primary schools receive a lump sum of £16,000 plus £10 per pupil aged 5 or over on roll. Deepcar St John’s School’s allocation of Sports premium for 2023/2024 is anticipated to be £17,000.

Here at Deepcar St John’s, we aim to use the funding effectively to ensure that standards of learning and achievement in PE and Sports are raised, with all children, regardless of their background, engaging in physical activity as part of the curriculum and extra-curricular provision. We believe that sport is integral to all children’s growth and feel that it plays a key part in their spiritual, moral and cultural development. 

A detailed overview of our Sports Premium can be found in the following document. 

At Deepcar St John’s, we believe it is important for children to take part in a range of both competitive and non-competitive sports. We want pupils to be able to celebrate the occasions when they are successful, whilst realising that team work and fair play has a key role to play in not only the sporting world but also their own lives. For this to be achieved, all children take part in two hours a week of PE lessons. As well as this, they are encouraged to take part in active sessions at lunch time through the use of imaginative play, Sports Leader lead games, school Intersport competitions or timetabled football days. We also offer a range of sporting activities at after school clubs, As well as these opportunities, Deepcar St John’s take part in competitions, usually after school, against other schools in the local area. This gives the children the chance to put skills learnt in school into practise and also gives them the opportunity to make links with other schools in the local area.

We have chosen to work alongside the School Sports Partnership called LINKs. This company do what their name suggests and provide links with other local schools for competitions, links with our feeder Secondary School and links with local sporting communities. For more information about LINKS please visit http://links-ssp.com/. Additionally, we have started working closely with SWFC, and we now purchase Sports Coach services from them.

We are looking forward to many more sporting events this year.

PE Lessons

Children have at least two PE lessons a week at St John’s. One of the lessons is Dance. We use the Imoves program, which links the dance to the Theme that the children are learning about in class.

Swimming Lessons

In year 5, all students will participate in swimming lessons as part of our school’s PE curriculum.

These lessons are a wonderful opportunity for children to develop essential life skills, build water confidence, and improve their swimming techniques in a safe, supervised environment.

The lessons will take place weekly, and transportation to and from the local swimming pool will be provided by the school.

Sports Leaders

Once children reach year 5 and 6, they have the opportunity to become a Sports Leader. A role which brings great responsibility and enjoyment. It is a role that has developed over the years into one which allows children to become role models within the school as well as developing their basic coaching skills in a range of sports.

Children who want to become a Sports Leader have to show good sporting ability but also skills in leadership, responsibility, time management, team work and organisation. They have to complete an application form and be interviewed by Miss Priest, our schools current sports coach.

They help make dinner times fun and enjoyable. When children are actively engaged in activities behaviour improves and the playground is a fun and harmonious place to be.

Since the introduction of Sports Leaders, we have seen an increase in sports participation by almost 30%. By the end of Spring term 2021, nearly 95% of the children in school are achieving 30 mins of moderate exercise at dinner times.

Extra-Curricular Activities

At Deepcar St John’s C of E Junior School, we offer a dynamic range of Extra-Curricular Activities that evolve every half term, ensuring we cater to the diverse interests and age groups of our children. Our programme includes popular sports such as Football, Basketball, Cricket, Tag Rugby, Table Tennis, Bench-ball, Gymnastics, Tennis, Athletics, Badminton, Dance, and Den Building.

We believe that these activities not only enhance athletic skills but also promote personal development, teamwork, and resilience. Our dedicated staff and enthusiastic Sports Leaders are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child feels encouraged to explore new interests. Whether your child thrives in competitive settings or simply enjoys being active, our extra-curricular offerings are designed to foster lasting friendships and unforgettable experiences.  

Intramural 

Creating  intramural events in school is an excellent way to encourage children to engage in sports. It fosters a sense of belonging within the school community and strengthens connections with teachers and peers beyond the classroom.

At St John’s, we proudly host the Diamond League, an inter-sport competition that spans the entire school year, with events held each term. Our programme features two leagues, each comprising four teams: a Year 3/4 league and a Year 5/6 league. Every class in each league competes against one another during the termly events, playing two matches across different days.

These events are scheduled during lunchtime, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to participate. 

These activities not only enhance sportsmanship but also provide children with the chance to learn from one another and develop their skills in a supportive environment. Our goal is to cultivate a vibrant sporting culture at Deepcar St John’s, where every child feels inspired to take part and enjoy the numerous benefits of an active lifestyle.

Sporting News and Events – 2023/24

20th May 2024 

Yesterday, our year 5/6 girls football team took part in a football tournment held at Sheffield Wednesday. 

29th November 

Today, a small group of children represented St John’s at a Boccia Tournament held a Concord. They did amazing, finishing in first place overall and now will be taking part in the final. What an amazing achievement. Well done all! 

Boys Football Team 

Tournment – 8th October – Stocksbridge Primary 

31st October 2023

Today, our Sports Leaders had their induction training with Links. During the course of the morning, the children learned how to set up and run games – A vital skill that they will be using over the coming year!

11th June 2024

Table Tennis is another new activity on offer this term. Children loved it! 

Netball 

Netball is a new after-school club that we have trialed this half term. Looks like everyone is having lots of fun

Football

Football is one of our most popular after-school clubs across the school, from these photos you can see why! looks great fun! We run two football clubs each week, one for lower school and one for children in year 5 and 6. 

Boccia – September 2023