24-25 sports premium summary and impact

Swimming

• At end of year six, 85 per cent of children can swim 25m confidently.

• 79 per cent of year 6 children can use a range of strokes effectively.

• 85 per cent of children can perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations

Jensen “I love swimming. I am much more confident in the water”.

Fishing

• Alicia and Isla (year 6) are winners from the Get girls fishing project!

Alicia “I’ve loved going fishing. I have learnt to be calmer and patient”.

• Morgan and Virgil (year 5) have attended Fishing Fridays have learnt different rod techniques, using a range of baits to attract the fish.

Morgan “I get a good feeling when we catch the fish!”.

Virgil – “Fishing is rewarding and challenging”.

Harry – “I enjoyed the fishing experiences and found it difficult”

Jordan- “Fishing makes me happy as I’m in the outdoors”.

Morgan- “I love the peace and quiet when fishing”.

Branching out balance bikes

45 reception children completed the balance bike training with John from Sports Partnership. Children’s balance and coordination have improved through these sessions- the children follow this up with bike sessions in their outdoor provision.

Delilah- “I enjoyed the bikes it was so much fun”.

Ailsa- “ I enjoyed it too- I have no stabilisers now”.

School Sports Partnership

40 per cent of children from ks1 and 2 have represented the school at a sports partnership event. Through attending the events, children have learnt how to encourage others, experience winning and losing.

Alex (year 6) “I love representing the school for football and cricket. I feel I’ve got used to encourage my friends”.

Children are more aware of discussing the performances of others as well as their own. Students are more confident when asked to share their opinions on what went well and what could be done in order to improve.

The resilience of students in general has made a difference in that if they make a mistake they are prepared to deal with the situation effectively. For example, in the cricket event one student dropped the ball when fielding, the team pulled together and encouraged the individual to keep going.

Cobey- “when I attended the athletics event I really enjoyed jumping into the sand pit. If I went again I would pace myself in the running event”.

Dance sessions

Sanderson’s Dance came into school in the spring term to work with Ash and Holly classes.

Children have learnt to observe and respect each other’s performances and resulting in the majority providing feedback to their peers. Students enjoyed expressing what they enjoyed and what went well when others were performing.

Cove in EYFS “I enjoyed the dance at school. It made me happy”.

Climbing sessions

The sessions have allowed pupils in key stage two to overcome their fear and provides new experiences for the children.

When it comes to experiences outside of school children will be more equipped to face challenging situations and support their self-esteem.

Archie “ I loved having a turn on the climbing wall. I felt really good when I got to the top of the wall”.