Sports premium
The Government has given every Primary School funding to develop Physical education and competitive sport.
At Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant & Nursery School we are using this funding to:
• Employing specialist coaches to work alongside teachers in lessons to increase their subject knowledge and confidence in PE
• Make sure every child has access to an active play time.
• Releasing the school PE Coordinators for professional development in PE and sport to then feedback to staff.
• Providing quality-assured professional training for staff to raise their confidence and competence in teaching PE and sport
• Work alongside Kirklees Active Schools to help promote a universal message across Kirklees about the importance of regular activity for children. Which also helps us to make links to sports clubs held in the wider community.
• To increase the amount of competitive sport in which our children participate by working with our coach to provide intra school competitions termly.
• Provide extra provision for children who are talented by selecting them for a Gifted and Talented focused clubs.
• To support the inclusion of those with special needs in sport.
• Purchasing specialist equipment and teaching resources.
• Providing an exciting range of after-school sport clubs run by staff and specialist coaches.
• Introduction of ‘Scoot-Fit’ to our PE curriculum. A unique and innovative way to improve fitness and active travel skills. To find out more click on the following link: Scoot Fit School - Scoot Fit
• At Netherhall Learning Campus we recognise the importance of fostering a love of sport and an active lifestyle from an early age. Our goal with the support of this funding is to provide all our pupils a high quality PE provision in and outside curriculum time.
Sports premium - Infant 2023.24
Sports premium - Infant 2024.25
Children enjoying PE photo