At Market Field School, we believe that physical activity plays a vital role in supporting the health, wellbeing, confidence and independence of all our pupils. Through a broad range of physical education, sport and active experiences, we aim to help every child develop the skills, motivation and enjoyment needed to lead healthy and active lives.

The Primary PE and Sport Premium is funding provided by the Department for Education to improve the quality of physical education, sport and physical activity for primary-aged pupils. The funding enables schools to make sustainable improvements that have a lasting impact on pupils' physical development, health and wellbeing.

At Market Field School, we use this funding to ensure that physical activity is accessible, meaningful and enjoyable for every pupil, regardless of their individual needs or starting points. Our approach recognises that success in PE may look different for each child. For some, it may involve developing fundamental movement skills, confidence and coordination; for others, it may mean increasing participation in sporting activities, building resilience or working successfully as part of a team.

Our Aims

Through our Sports Premium funding, we seek to:

• Increase opportunities for all pupils to be physically active throughout the school day.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and positive wellbeing.
• Develop pupils' confidence, physical literacy and independence.
• Enhance the quality of PE teaching through staff development and training.
• Broaden the range of physical activities and enrichment opportunities available to pupils.
• Enable pupils to access inclusive sporting events, festivals and competitions where appropriate.
• Support pupils to develop key personal qualities such as communication, teamwork, perseverance and self-belief.

How the Funding Supports Our Pupils

The funding contributes to a range of opportunities including:

• High-quality PE teaching and learning.
• Specialist coaching and staff training.
• Inclusive physical activity programmes.
• Swimming and water-based activities.
• Cycling and adapted cycling opportunities.
• Outdoor learning and physical wellbeing activities.
• Participation in local sporting events and festivals.
• Resources and equipment that support active play and physical development.

These opportunities help our pupils develop not only their physical skills but also the confidence, resilience and social skills that support success both within school and beyond.

At Market Field School, we are committed to ensuring that the impact of Sports Premium funding is sustainable, enabling pupils to continue benefiting from high-quality physical activity opportunities for years to come.

For full details of how the Primary PE and Sport Premium funding has been allocated and the impact it has had on our pupils, please see the reports below.