Sports Premium

At Herne Bay Junior School we believe that all children should enjoy and benefit from physical education and sport. We aim to improve health and well-being and promote active participation in a range of physical activities, in a safe and supportive environment.

At Herne Bay Junior School, the Governors and Headteacher believe the
purpose of the Sports Premium should be:

  • To ensure that teachers offer high quality Physical Education as part of
    the school curriculum and that continual professional development for
    existing staff is on-going.
  • To build capacity and capability within the school to ensure that
    improvements made now will benefit pupils joining the school in future
    years.
  • To provide appropriate competitive school sport opportunities for all
    children who wish to take part.
  • To encourage children and their families to take part in sport in school.
  • To identify, enthuse and engage with children and families who are less
    active and therefore, less likely to choose sport and exercise as a
    lifestyle choice.
  • To increase the number of children who take part in an after-school
    sports club by offering a range of activities.
  • To work in partnership with other organisations and schools to maximise
    the potential of the P.E. and school sport funding and make the best use
    of the facilities and resources within the school grounds.
  • To inspire children to participate in a range of sporting activities.

Provision and Principles

At Herne Bay Junior School we currently allocate the funding in the following
ways:

  • The enhanced Herne Bay and East Kent Coastal Sports Partnership
    package.
  • Increase the confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching PE
    and sport.
  • Termly intra-school competitions organised and run by 16 Herne Bay
    Junior School sports leaders focusing on a variety of sports.
  • The development and use of the PE scheme of work, promoting
    development of skills throughout the school and increase participation
    rates of children in PE lessons.
  • Continue the development of PE assessment throughout the school. The
    assessment is a pro-forma created by the East Kent Sports Partnership,
    in line with the New National Curriculum.
  • A variety of after school sport clubs run by professional coaches and
    staff, aimed at offering a wider variety of sport to appeal to a broader
    range of children.
  • Bring inspiring athletes to the school to encourage children to participate
    in sport.
  • We will take part in competitions with other local schools, some of which
    have the opportunity to develop onto the East Kent Finals. Our school also
    takes part in numerous local football and netball matches.