At Silver Birch Primary School, we believe that sport, physical activity and healthy lifestyles are fundamental to children's development, wellbeing and success. Guided by our vision, "Where Learning Blossoms...", we are committed to providing every child with high-quality physical education, exciting sporting opportunities and experiences that inspire a lifelong love of being active.

We are incredibly proud of the role that sport plays within our school community. Physical activity not only supports children's health and fitness, but also helps to develop confidence, resilience, teamwork, leadership, determination and self-belief. Through our PE curriculum, enrichment opportunities, extracurricular clubs and competitive sporting events, we strive to ensure that every child can find a sport or activity they enjoy and feel successful in.

The PE and Sport Premium is government funding provided to primary schools to improve the quality of physical education, school sport and physical activity. The funding is intended to create sustainable improvements that benefit both current and future pupils, supporting the development of healthy, active lifestyles.

Our Vision

Our vision is to ensure that every child leaves Silver Birch Primary School as a physically literate young person with the knowledge, skills, confidence and motivation needed to lead an active and healthy lifestyle.

We want our pupils to:

• Enjoy being physically active
• Develop positive attitudes towards health and wellbeing
• Experience a wide range of sports and physical activities
• Build confidence, resilience and teamwork skills
• Compete and achieve success in sport
• Understand the importance of lifelong participation in physical activity

Our Objectives

Through our PE and Sport Premium funding, we aim to:

• Engage all pupils in regular physical activity
• Raise the profile of PE and sport across the whole school
• Improve staff confidence, knowledge and expertise in delivering high-quality PE
• Provide a broader range of sporting experiences and activities
• Increase participation in competitive sport
• Promote positive physical and mental wellbeing
• Create sustainable improvements that benefit pupils for years to come

How We Use Our PE and Sport Premium Funding

At Silver Birch Primary School, we carefully plan our spending to ensure it delivers lasting benefits for both pupils and staff. Funding is used to enhance and develop our existing provision, providing opportunities that extend beyond the requirements of the National Curriculum.

Funding may be used to:

• Employ specialist coaches to work alongside staff
• Provide professional development and training for teachers
• Purchase new PE and sporting equipment
• Introduce new sports and physical activities
• Support less active pupils to become more engaged in sport
• Increase opportunities for competitive sport
• Develop partnerships with other schools and sporting organisations
• Promote healthy and active lifestyles across the school

A Commitment to Outstanding Sporting Opportunities

We are extremely proud of the wide range of sporting opportunities available to our pupils.

Through our investment in PE and sport, children have experienced exciting activities that many may not otherwise have the opportunity to access, including:

• Skiing
• Snowboarding
• Climbing wall activities
• Golf
• Outdoor adventure challenges
• Sports festivals
• Inter-school competitions
• Health and wellbeing programmes

These experiences help children discover new interests, develop new skills and build confidence whilst encouraging lifelong participation in physical activity.

We firmly believe that every child should have the opportunity to find a sport or activity that they enjoy. By exposing pupils to a diverse range of activities, we nurture confidence, perseverance, determination and ambition.

Sport at Silver Birch Primary School

Our move into our fantastic new school building marks an exciting new chapter for physical education and sport.

One of the many benefits of Silver Birch Primary School is our active school uniform, which enables children to move comfortably throughout the day and participate more readily in physical activity and active learning opportunities.

Our outstanding new facilities provide even greater opportunities to enhance our sporting offer and encourage children to be active both during and beyond the school day.

As we continue to grow and develop, we are excited to:

• Expand our programme of extracurricular sports clubs
• Increase participation in local competitions and sporting events
• Introduce new and innovative sporting experiences
• Further develop outdoor learning opportunities
• Strengthen partnerships with local sports clubs and organisations
• Continue promoting healthy lifestyles and positive wellbeing across the school

Beyond the PE Curriculum

At Silver Birch Primary School, we recognise that physical activity should be embedded throughout school life.

Our approach extends beyond PE lessons and includes:

• Active playtimes and lunchtimes
• After-school sports clubs
• Intra-school and inter-school competitions
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Outdoor and adventurous activities
• Educational visits linked to physical activity
• Leadership opportunities through sport

By promoting physical activity throughout the school day, we help pupils develop healthy habits that support both their physical and mental wellbeing.

PE and Sport Premium Reporting

As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability, Silver Birch Primary School publishes an annual report outlining how PE and Sport Premium funding has been spent and the impact it has had on pupils' participation, attainment and engagement in physical activity.

Our 2025-2026 PE and Sport Premium Report provides a detailed breakdown of expenditure, the sporting opportunities provided, the impact on pupils and how improvements will be sustained in future years.The report highlights the wide range of opportunities made available to pupils, including specialist coaching, participation in competitive sport, enrichment activities and access to experiences such as skiing, snowboarding, climbing and golf. It also details how funding has supported staff development, increased participation levels and enhanced the overall quality of PE and school sport.

Looking Ahead: The PE and School Sport Partnerships Network

The Department for Education (DfE) has announced that the current PE and Sport Premium funding model will be replaced by a new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network, which is expected to be fully operational from Spring 2027. The network aims to bring together schools, sports organisations and specialist providers to ensure that all children have access to high-quality physical education, school sport and physical activity opportunities. 

At Silver Birch Primary School, we welcome this exciting development and remain committed to placing sport, physical activity and pupil wellbeing at the heart of school life. The new approach closely aligns with our vision of providing inclusive, enriching and aspirational sporting experiences for all children. 

As we move forward in our outstanding new school building, we are ideally placed to maximise these opportunities. Our modern facilities, active school uniform and strong commitment to health and wellbeing will enable us to further develop our sporting offer, increase participation and provide even greater opportunities for competitive sport, extracurricular activities and specialist coaching.

Through the new network, we look forward to developing even stronger partnerships with local schools, community clubs and sporting organisations, helping all children develop the skills, confidence and enthusiasm needed to lead active, healthy lives. The network is intended to replace the existing PE and Sport Premium model and create a more coordinated approach to PE, physical activity and school sport across schools and communities. 

A Lasting Legacy

The PE and Sport Premium is not simply about increasing participation today; it is about creating sustainable improvements that will benefit pupils for years to come.

At Silver Birch Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that every child has access to high-quality PE, enriching sporting experiences and opportunities to achieve success. Through our continued investment in sport and physical activity, we aim to inspire a lifelong love of being active and help every child develop the skills, confidence and determination to flourish both in school and beyond.