PE, Sport and Physical Activity

Our PE, Sport and Physical Activity Leaders are Mr D Taylor & Mr T Venus.

Our PE, Sport and Physical Activity Link Governor is Mr A Noble.

PE, Sport and Physical Activity and Intent

Our school aims to inspire children to develop a love of physical activity and sport. Through good physical education, whole school values and a whole child approach, we aim to nurture confident, resilient children who will strive for their personal best.

We provide our children with a range of active experiences and clubs. During these activities, we encourage them to obtain the values and skills which allow them to celebrate and respect the success of others, as well as modestly celebrating their own successes and feeling proud. We aim to ensure that our delivery of physical education allows all children to have the skills and mindset to leave primary school with the capabilities to be successful in sporting challenges and in active, healthy lifestyles at secondary school and life beyond.

We strive to educate both our children and families to develop a greater understanding on how to live healthy lifestyles and make healthy choices. We are dedicated to ensuring healthy minds as well as bodies and will continue to support our children’s well-being.

We have strong links with local clubs and partnerships within our community and with other schools, to ensure the children can develop their love of sport and take part in competitive activities.

Here is our PE long-term-plan:

PE and Sports Premium Funding

The Government is providing each primary school throughout England with additional funding which is to be spent on improving the sports provision within schools. At Springvale Primary School we believe a high quality PE curriculum should be an integral part of the whole school curriculum and one that staff, pupils and parents understand and can contribute to. Our school recognises the values that a high quality PE and school sport curriculum gives pupils. Our latest report can be found under the 'Key Information' tab on this website.

School Games Mark

We are proud to have achieved the School Games Gold Award, recognising our commitment to providing high-quality physical education, school sport, and opportunities for all pupils to lead active and healthy lifestyles.

This award reflects our dedication to ensuring that every child has the chance to participate in a wide range of sporting activities, both within the curriculum and through extracurricular clubs and competitions. Throughout the year, our pupils have demonstrated enthusiasm, teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship across a variety of events.

Our Gold Award achievement highlights:

• High levels of pupil participation in sport and physical activity.

• Opportunities for children of all abilities to take part and succeed.

• A broad and inclusive programme of clubs, competitions, and festivals.

• The development of young leaders who help organise and promote physical activity across the school.

• Strong links with local schools and community sports organisations.

We are extremely proud of our pupils, staff, and wider school community whose hard work and commitment have made this achievement possible. We will continue to build on this success and inspire all children to enjoy being active, develop new skills, and experience the many benefits of sport.

Staying Active Outside of School

At Springvale Primary School, we encourage children to stay active every day — not just during school hours. Regular physical activity helps improve fitness, concentration, confidence, mental wellbeing, and teamwork skills. Below are some useful websites, clubs, and resources for families to help children stay healthy and active at home and in the community.

National Physical Activity Resources

Change4Life

Fun activities, games, and healthy lifestyle ideas for families.
🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/change4life

Youth Sport Trust – Active Home Learning

Ideas and activities to keep children moving at home.
🔗 https://www.youthsporttrust.org

BBC Super Movers

Interactive videos combining movement with curriculum learning.
🔗 https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers

The Daily Mile

Encouraging children to walk, jog, or run every day.
🔗 https://thedailymile.co.uk

Cosmic Kids Yoga

Yoga and mindfulness videos designed for children.
🔗 https://www.cosmickids.com

Local Sports and Activity Opportunities

Sport England – Find Local Activities

Search for clubs, sports, and activities near you.
🔗 https://www.sportengland.org

Parkrun Junior

Free weekly 2km events for children aged 4–14.
🔗 https://www.parkrun.com/about/join-us/junior-parkrun/

Swim England

Find local swimming lessons and clubs.
🔗 https://www.swimming.org