Schools: Sports

(asked on 17th July 2014) - View Source

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she has taken to help schools which are not spending the school sport premium appropriately.


Answered by
Edward Timpson Portrait
Edward Timpson
This question was answered on 22nd July 2014

The Department for Education is working across Government and with external partners to support schools to spend the money effectively and sustainably, to improve the quality of Physical Education (PE) and sport provision. There are a number of case studies of best practice which can be found online:

www.gov.uk/government/policies/getting-more-people-playing-sport#case-studies

Ofsted has also published guidance that includes examples of effective use of the PE and sport premium.

PE and sport organisations are offering expert advice to schools on how to ensure the greatest improvement in PE and sport provision, as well as where to seek further support at a local level. They have produced resources to help schools assess their PE and sport provision and guidance to generate action plans and how to evidence impact. Posters have also been distributed to schools to help inform effective investment into teacher professional learning and the employment of coaches. These posters capture the latest national advice and guidance, and include information to help schools maximise the investment and understand statutory obligations and minimum standards specifically around the delivery of PE and school sport.

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