Sports and PE Funding
Physical Education at Sharneyford Primary School
At Sharneyford Primary School, Physical Education (PE) is an essential part of children’s learning and wellbeing. Through high‑quality PE and school sport, pupils develop physical skills, confidence, teamwork and positive attitudes towards being active.
Our PE curriculum supports children to make decisions, practise and refine skills, work collaboratively and develop resilience, leadership and fair play through enjoyable and purposeful physical activity.
Our Vision
We believe Physical Education should be inclusive, engaging and enjoyable for all.
At Sharneyford, we aim to deliver a broad and balanced PE curriculum that enables every child, regardless of ability, to be physically active, build confidence and develop lifelong healthy habits.
Our Aims
Through PE and school sport, we aim for all pupils to:
- Develop a wide range of physical skills and apply them with increasing confidence
- Understand perseverance, teamwork and the value of fair play
- Enjoy being active and develop positive attitudes towards physical activity
- Understand how exercise supports health and wellbeing
- Work collaboratively and take on leadership roles
- Participate safely and responsibly in physical activity
- Experience competition at both individual and team level
- Access extra‑curricular sports and community opportunities
Physical Literacy and Assessment
We follow the AMaVEN physical education framework, which places physical literacy at the heart of our curriculum. Pupils are supported and assessed in key areas of fundamental movement skills, confidence, motivation and understanding.
Physical literacy assessment helps us to:
- Identify individual strengths and next steps
- Ensure inclusive provision for all pupils
- Track progress over time
- Support children in becoming confident, competent and motivated movers
PE and Wellbeing
PE plays a vital role in supporting children’s physical, social and emotional wellbeing. Through sport, dance and active learning, pupils build confidence, resilience and cooperation. Regular physical activity is embedded throughout the school day to promote healthy, active lifestyles.
PE Curriculum and Activity
All pupils receive at least two hours of high‑quality PE each week, supported by:
- Curriculum PE lessons
- Swimming provision
- Active playtimes
- Our 1 Mile a Day initiative
Pupils access a wide range of activities, including:
- Gymnastics
- Dance
- Games
- Athletics
- Outdoor and adventurous learning
- Swimming
Lessons are delivered by skilled staff and supported by specialist coaching through our partnership with Rossendale Leisure Trust.
Competitions and School Sport
Through our partnership with Rossendale School Sport, pupils take part in inclusive intra‑ and inter‑school competitions. These opportunities promote teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship and enjoyment in physical activity.
Primary PE and Sport Premium
The Primary PE and Sport Premium provides funding to improve the quality and sustainability of PE and sport.
At Sharneyford, the funding supports:
- Staff training and professional development
- High‑quality curriculum PE
- Increased participation in sport and physical activity
- Inclusive extra‑curricular provision
- Improved swimming and water safety
Full details of our spending and its impact are available in our Sport Premium Report on this website.
Rossendale School Sports Partnership
We work closely with the Rossendale School Sports Partnership to enhance PE provision, offer competitive opportunities and support staff development, ensuring high‑quality and sustainable PE for all pupils.
