Primary PE & Sport Premium Funding 25/26 

The Primary PE & Sport Premium funding, totalling £320 million per year, has been confirmed for the 2025-26 school year. Schools are expected to use this funding to make sustainable improvements to their PE, sport and physical activity provision. This includes investing in CPD for teachers, new sports equipment and offering a broader range of activities. The funding is designed to support schools in meeting the 5 key indicators for spending, as outlined by the Department for Education (DfE). 

1. Funding allocation and use

• Ring-fenced Grant: The premium, currently £320 million per year, is a ring-fenced grant specifically for improving PE, sport, and physical activity in primary schools. 

• Sustainable Improvements: Funding must be used for additional and sustainable improvements to PE, sport, and daily physical activity, focusing on building capacity and capability. 

• Cannot Be Used For: The funding cannot be used for core activities, capital expenditure like new facilities, or staff salaries for PPA cover. 

2. Key indicators for spending

The DfE highlights 5 key indicators for effective use of the premium:  

1. Increased staff confidence, knowledge, and skills in teaching PE and sport. 

1. Engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity. 

1. Raising the profile of PE and sport across the school for whole-school improvement. 

1. Broader experience of a range of sports and activities for all pupils. 

1. Increased participation in competitive sport.  

3. Reporting requirements

• Annual Report: Schools must publish an annual report on funding use by July 31st on their school’s website. 

• Report Content: The report needs to detail the amount received, spending breakdown, impact on pupil participation and attainment, and how improvements will be sustained. 

• Digital Reporting Tool: A mandatory digital reporting tool will be used from the 2024-2025 academic year.  

4. Advice and support

• Government Guidance: Detailed information is available in the DfE’s guidance on PE and Sport Premium for Primary Schools. 

• Organisations: Resources and advice are provided by organisations like the Association for Physical Education (AfPE) and Youth Sport Trust. 

• Case Studies: Non-statutory guidance with case studies will be published by the DfE. 

5. Other important considerations

Schools should encourage pupils to engage in daily physical activity, with at least 30 minutes in school. They should also ensure pupils meet curriculum expectations for swimming and water safety and strive for equal access to sport.  

By understanding and adhering to this guidance, schools can effectively utilise the Sports Premium funding to create a positive and lasting impact on their pupils’ physical education, sport, and overall well-being. 

For more information you can access government guidance here

School Games overview and contact information 

School Games is an exciting nationwide initiative designed to make a positive and meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people through sport and physical activity.  

The mission is to put physical activity and school sport at the centre of school life – giving every young person the opportunity to enjoy, learn and grow through sporting opportunities. It’s about creating inclusive opportunities, promoting active lifestyles (including the goal of 60 active minutes a day) and building a movement that delivers real change locally whilst also making a national impact. School Games is underpinned by principles and behaviours to achieve this outcome; these are reflected in the 10 guiding principles. 

Please click here for the School Games 2025/26 roadmap 

School Games provide opportunities to get involved, not just as participants, but also in other areas such as leadership, officiating, volunteering and cultural activities. Sport Birmingham supports the provision of the School Games across Birmingham by working with the network of School Games Organisers who run localised and city-wide programmes 

For more information about School Games and their work click here

Central Sports Partnership (Hall Green School) 

Areas covered: Hall Green, Sparkhill, Sparkbrook, Bordesley Green, Saltley, Yardley, Stechford, Alum Rock, Washwood Heath, Small Heath 

Contact details: 

✉ h.reed@hallgreen.bham.sch.uk 

☎ 0121 628 8787 

Social Media: @CPSGO 

Hall Green Sports Partnership 

Areas covered: Hall Green, Stirchley, Kings Norton, Hollywood, Wythall, Bournville, Kings Heath 

Contact details:

✉ p.homer@hallgreen.bham.sch.uk 

☎ 0121 628 8787

Social Media: @HG_SGO 

St John Wall Partnership  

Areas covered: Handsworth, Edgbaston, Perry Barr 

Contact details:

✉ J.Ratcliffe@SJW.BHAM.SCH.UK 

King Edward VI Aston School Sport Partnership 

Areas covered: Aston, Nechells, Lozells, Jewellery Quarter 

Contact details:

✉ h.tonks@ast.kevibham.org 

☎ 07951439099 

Social Media: @kesspb.com 

Bishop Challoner School Games Organiser 

Areas covered: Kings Heath, Moseley, Billesley, Balsall Heath, Maypole 

Contact details: 

✉ d.mcdermott@bishopchalloner.bham.sch.uk 

☎ 0121 441 6102 

Social Media: @BCSGO 

Bournville – Spark Active 

Areas covered: Bournville, Selly Oak, Bartley Green, Northfield, Weoley Castle, Quinton, Edgbaston 

Contact details:

✉ bournvillesgo@sparkactive.co.uk 

☎ 07715217728 

Social Media: @bournvillesgo (twitter/x)  

Clifton Primary SGO 

Areas covered: Balsall Heath, Sparkhill, Highgate, Edgbaston, Small Heath, Washwood Heath, Bromford. 

Contact details:

✉ sgo@cliftonprimary.bham.sch.uk 

☎ 07939669941 

Social Media: @CliftonSGO (Twitter) 

Wilson Stuart Active Society 

Areas covered:  Sutton Coldfield 

Contact details:

✉ f.haworth@wilsonstuart.eiat.org.uk 

☎ 0121 373 4475 

Social Media: X- @fayehaworth1  

Erdington – Spark Active 

Areas covered: Erdington, Castle Vale, Kingstanding 

Contact details:

✉ erdingtonsgo@sparkactive.co.uk 

Social media: @SparkactiveSGO 

Archbishop Ilsley Partnership  

Areas covered: Yardley 

Contact details: 

✉ sgo@ilsley.bham.sch.uk 

Physical Literacy Resources 

Physical literacy is about more than just developing physical skills – it’s our lifelong relationship with movement and physical activity. Positive early experiences are key to building lasting habits that help people stay active and healthy throughout their lives. Teachers and education providers play a vital role in shaping these “moments that matter” by creating enjoyable, inclusive and meaningful opportunities for children to move, play and explore. By fostering positive connections with movement, you can inspire a love of physical activity that continues well beyond the classroom.  

Youth Sport Trust have developed a Physical Literacy Toolkit to equip organisations and individuals with tools, approaches and centralised resources to position physical literacy with their staff and workforce. 

Click here for more information

Sport England 

The Physical Literacy Consensus Statement for England has been created to support a shared understanding of physical literacy across sectors including sport, education, physical activity, recreation, play, health and youth sectors. Designed for colleagues working in policy, sport development, research, and practice the statement reflects the belief that physical literacy belongs to everyone. 

The result of research, consultation and collaboration lead to a statement being developed offering a valuable resource for those who work with children and young people to better understand and embed physical literacy in their work.  

Click here for more information

Useful links and contacts 

Access Sport 

Access Sport is a national charity focussed on breaking down the barriers of community sport and creating a sense of belonging for all. They train, equip and support community sports clubs, organisations and volunteers to provide inclusive programmes, unleashing their potential to transform the lives of underserved young people in their local communities.  

For more information about how Access Sport could support your young people please reach out to Sophie Humphries, Senior Development Manager for Birmingham.  

Sophie.Humphries@accesssport.org.uk  

Activity Alliance 

Activity Alliance is driving change to ensure inclusion is central to sport and activity, with disabled people prioritised at both local and national levels. Working with organisations across sectors – from National Governing Bodies and leisure providers to schools, clubs and regional networks – Activity Alliance provides expertise and resources to help make active lives possible for everyone.  

Click here for more information

School facilities  

When schools open their facilities to the community, everyone benefits. Spaces that might otherwise go unused can become hubs for sport, movement, wellbeing activities and lifelong learning. This not only enriches students’ experiences but also strengthens connections with local families, creating healthier and more engaged communities. To find more information about using your schools space for community sport please visit these resources: 

Youth Sport Trust – Opening School Facilities Toolkit 

Click here for more information

Sport England – Use Our School  

Click here for more information

Special School Outreach Support – Birmingham City Council 

Birmingham’s Special Schools Outreach Support (SSOS) service provides specialist expertise to help schools and settings meet the needs of children and young people with SEND. By working in partnership with education staff across the city, SSOS providers strengthen inclusive practice and support pupils in achieving their learning goals. 

The service works alongside existing Inclusion Services Teams, offering additional capacity and collaborative support where it’s needed most. 

Click here for more information

Youth Sport Trust 

The Youth Sport Trust offers a broad range of open access and national programmes, as well as targeted interventions, and smaller projects or pilots which target a specific group or local area. Find out more about the different ways in which your school can get involved. 

Click here for more information

Association for Physical Education  

The Association for Physical Education (afPE) is a charitable company and the leading subject association for physical education in the United Kingdom. As the authoritative voice of Physical Education, afPE is dedicated to promoting high-quality PE and placing it at the very heart of school life. They offer a range of upskilling opportunities, up to date information on the landscape of sport and physical activity within schools as well as priced and FREE resources for teaching staff to utilise in their schools.  

Click here for more information

Parkrun 

Junior Parkrun’s mission is to create a healthier and happier planet for local communities. They are inviting schools across the UK and Ireland to join the mission and become a parkrun primary; supporting young people’s health and wellbeing through the weekend with junior parkrun. When schools register you’ll get access to a parkrun primary toolkit which includes customisable assembly presentation, communication templates, guidance and more. 

Click here for more information

The Daily Mile 

The Daily Mile was co-created by teachers and children – a simple, free, and proven way to help children feel happier, healthier, and more focused through daily movement outdoors. Built around just 15 minutes of physical activity each day; its simple, inclusive, free and most importantly children love it! Join thousands of schools and nurseries making physical activity fun.  

Click here for more information

The Active Birmingham Activity Finder is a free search tool for discovering affordable, inclusive physical activity sessions across Birmingham.  Activities listed include those for children, young people and families. Filter by activity type, location, price, and accessibility. Click here to access Activity Finder.