PE & Sport Premium
All children and young people should live healthy active lives. The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend that all children and young people should take part in moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity for at least 60 minutes every day.
Since 2013, the government has provided ring-fenced funding to schools to improve provision of Physical Education (PE) and sport activities. Schools with 17 or more eligible pupils receive £16,000 plus an additional payment of £10 per pupil. At St. Peter's in 2025/26, this equates to £16,900.
Important update: The DfE is launching a new PE and school sport partnerships network, which will replace the PE and sport premium from Spring 2027. During the transition year, primary schools will receive a one-off PE premium payment.
Schools are expected to prioritise PE and Sport premium spending in the following 5 key areas:
- Increasing all staff's confidence, knowledge and skills in teaching PE and sport
- Increasing engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity and sport
- Raising the profile of PE and sport across the school, to support whole-school improvement
- Offering a broader and more equal experience of a range of sports and physical activities to all pupils
- Increasing participation in competitive sport
At St Giles, we believe that high-quality PE and sport play a vital role in supporting children's physical health, wellbeing, confidence and personal development. Pupils enjoy a wide range of sporting opportunities through our curriculum, local partnerships, and participation in competitions and festivals.
We are especially proud to have been awarded the Platinum School Games Mark in July 2026, the highest national recognition for school sport. This prestigious award reflects our sustained commitment to providing inclusive, high-quality sporting opportunities and promoting participation, competition, leadership and healthy lifestyles for all pupils.
Through partnerships with Mid Sussex Active, Ardingly College, Cumnor House and local sports clubs, pupils benefit from a rich programme of competitions, sports leadership opportunities, swimming provision and annual Sports Day activities that encourage every child to achieve their personal best.