The PE and Sport Premium is a vital source of funding for primary schools, aimed at improving the quality and breadth of physical education and sport. With the updated PE and Sport Premium guidance released, schools are being encouraged to make sustainable, inclusive, and impactful improvements to their physical activity provision.
Another key change for the 2025–26 academic year is the funding schedule:
Schools now receive their PE and Sport Premium in two instalments—50% in October and the remaining 50% in May.
Here’s how Teach Active can help your school meet the five key objectives:
1. Boost Staff Confidence and Skills in Teaching PE and Sport
Not every teacher feels confident delivering PE. Teach Active helps bridge that gap by:
- Offering easy-to-follow lesson plans that integrate physical activity into core subjects.
- Providing CPD opportunities to upskill staff and build confidence in leading active sessions.
- Encouraging a whole-school approach to movement, making physical activity part of everyday teaching—not just PE.
2. Increase Pupil Engagement in Physical Activity
Teach Active transforms traditional lessons into active experiences, helping pupils:
- Move more throughout the day, not just during PE.
- Engage with learning in a fun and dynamic way, especially those who may not enjoy competitive sports.
- Develop a positive relationship with physical activity, which can lead to lifelong healthy habits.
3. Raise the Profile of PE and Sport Across the School
By embedding movement into Maths and English, Teach Active:
- Shows that physical activity is valued across the curriculum.
- Supports whole-school improvement by linking physical activity with academic progress and wellbeing.
- Helps schools demonstrate their commitment to health and active learning—something Ofsted increasingly looks for.
4. Broaden and Equalise Access to Physical Activities
Teach Active promotes inclusivity by:
- Offering non-sport-specific activities that appeal to a wide range of pupils.
- Ensuring equal access for boys and girls, and for pupils of all abilities.
- Creating opportunities for every child to participate and succeed in physical activity.
5. Increase Participation in Competitive Sport
While Teach Active isn’t focused on competitive sport, it plays a key supporting role by:
- Building confidence and physical literacy, which encourages pupils to take part in sports.
- Fostering teamwork, resilience, and fair play—skills that are essential in competitive environments.
- Creating a positive culture around movement, which can lead to greater involvement in school teams and events.
Teach Active is more than just a teaching resource - it’s a powerful tool for embedding physical activity into the heart of your school. By supporting all five key areas of the PE and Sport Premium—and aligning with the latest government guidance - it helps schools create a more active, inclusive, and engaged learning environment.