Physical Education

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Claire Cunliffe, Deputy Headteacher, Royal Cross Primary School

PE Briefing from Jess Squires - 03/07/2025

Here is a recording of our recent briefing for Headteachers on completing the online digital reporting tool.

Supporting documents:

Online reporting tool categories

NGA - PE and sport premium

Evidencing the Impact of the Primary PE and sport premium Template 2024 Final

PE Funding Evaluation Form

The online reporting tool is accessed via a link in this guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/complete-the-pe-and-sport-premium-expenditure-reporting-return

PE Sports funding Grant Conditions: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pe-and-sport-premium-conditions-of-grant-2024-to-2025

Governor information and overview of PE: https://www.nga.org.uk/knowledge-centre/pe-and-school-sport/

DfE video demonstrating the online digital reporting tool: https://afpe.video/video/MeetingRecording/Digital-reporting-form-webinar-full.mp4

PE Passport

Access your online Lancashire PE Scheme of Work or Max Whitlock Gymnastics through our partners, PE Passport.

Existing subscribers - book your free place on the 2025 PE Passport Conference

Primary PE and Sports Premium Funding Continuation

I am pleased to confirm that the funding for the Primary PE and Sports Premium for the academic year 2025 to 2026 has been confirmed for all eligible schools. This has come at a crucial time and will allow schools to plan for next academic year. In 2025 to 2026, schools will receive 2 equal payments; 50% of eligible funding will be delivered in autumn followed by a second 50% payment in spring using the same formula as in previous years.

Read more on the DfE website:

DfE Update academies: 11 June 2025 - GOV.UK

For this academic year the mandatory online digital reporting tool is now open and must be completed by 5pm on the 31st July 2025. Read more on the DfE website:

Complete the PE and sport premium expenditure reporting return - GOV.UK

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

Dear Headteacher and PE Subject Leader

This week Minister Gould signed off this year’s Primary PE and sport premium guidance and the guidance has been published alongside a new Monitoring and Tracking Form, of which can be found below with other relevant links and resources.

The Department for Education has published the updated guidance on the PE and sport premium for primary schools - PE and sport premium for primary schools - GOV.UK

Alongside this, the 2025–2026 conditions of grant are also available - PE and sport premium: conditions of grant 2025 to 2026 - GOV.UK

Monitoring and Tracking Form available now (attached) - Advice on Primary PE and Sport Premium - Association for Physical Education

The Association for PE (afPE) recommends that schools upload Part A of the documentation to their website and retain Part B within their internal school systems to effectively monitor expenditure.

To support schools in navigating any forthcoming changes, afPE are planning to host a webinar in collaboration with the Department for Education (DfE) and the Youth Sport Trust. Additionally, a recorded walk-through video will be shared early next week to guide you through the updated processes.

This year's PE and Sport Premium funding will be distributed in two equal instalments—October and April—providing increased flexibility for spending during the summer term. Please note that carry-over of funds is not permitted; all allocations must be fully spent and accounted for within the designated timeframe.

I am receiving a growing number enquiries regarding the future of the funding. At present, afPE are unable to provide definitive answers, but afPE anticipate being able to offer further updates by December.

In light of this uncertainty, it is essential that schools refrain from entering into agreements with external providers beyond 31 July 2026 if those arrangements are dependent on continued PE and Sport Premium funding.

Many thanks,
Jessica Squires
Teaching and Learning Consultant PE

Max Whitlock Gymnastics

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This collaboration aims to build confidence and knowledge for teachers and inspire pupils throughout the county, providing them with the tools and support to excel in their physical education journey.

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