Physical Education and Sports Premium at the Academy

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Physical Education

At King’s Cross Academy, we want every child to leave primary school with a love of being active, the confidence to try new things, and the knowledge of how to live a healthy lifestyle. PE and sport play a vital role in this ambition. We believe that a high-quality PE curriculum should do more than develop physical skills – it should also nurture resilience, teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and respect.

Our pupils enjoy a wide variety of activities across the year, including dance, gymnastics, athletics, invasion games, net and wall games, outdoor and adventurous activities, and swimming. These experiences help children to develop physical literacy and fitness, while also giving them the chance to discover personal interests and strengths.

Swimming is a distinctive part of our curriculum. Every year group from Reception to Year 6 takes part in intensive swimming sessions, giving children the opportunity to develop their water confidence and swimming ability progressively throughout their time at KCA. By the end of Key Stage 2, our aim is that every child is a safe, confident swimmer able to meet or exceed the national expectation of swimming 25 metres.

Inclusion is at the heart of PE at KCA. Every child is encouraged to participate and succeed, regardless of ability or background. Additional support is provided through sensory circuits, play-based movement sessions, and targeted opportunities for pupils with specific needs, ensuring that PE is truly accessible to all.

To take part safely, pupils are expected to wear the school PE kit: plain shorts and a white or blue t-shirt, with trainers or plimsolls. Long hair should be tied back and jewellery removed or securely taped.

Swimming kit guidance:

  • Girls should wear a one-piece swimsuit and boys should wear swimming trunks.

  • All children should wear a swim hat, with girls ensuring their hair is tied up.

  • Provision is made for alternative attire for minority ethnic pupils when requested.

  • Beginner swimmers are not encouraged to wear goggles.

Through PE and sport we aim to give our children more than physical skills: we aim to build confidence, ambition, and a lifelong love of activity that will support both their health and their learning.

 

PE Premium

The funding is designed to help primary schools make additional and sustainable improvements to the provision of physical education and school sport in primary schools across England, leading to a lifetime habit of participation.

How we spend the money

We are using this funding to make additional and sustainable improvements to the provision for PE and sport for the benefit of all children in the school.

We are looking to encourage the development of healthy, active lifestyles, and get as many children participating in regular sport as possible.

We have used the five key indicators suggested by the Association for Physical Education as guidance for the way that we spend the funding, these are:

  • The engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity
  • The profile of PE and sport is raised across the school as a tool for whole-school improvement
  • Increased confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching PE and sport
  • Broader experience of a range of sports and activities offered to all pupils
  • Increased participation in competitive sport

Our most recent sports premium statement

Click here to read our most recent sports’ premium statement.  Should you have any questions regarding this, please contact Coach Eliott by the main school office.