1. PE and Sports Premium- where our money is spent 2015-2016 Develop cross curricular aspects of sport. Sports funding will be used to extend the use of the schools existing outdoor environment. Staff will be offered training and resources to allow them to confidently use the schools orienteering courses to develop not only physical fitness and well being but also the ideas of team work, map reading and personal challenge. (Approx £1000) Developing community links through sport Local sports clubs for hockey, tennis, cricket will work along side teaching staff to deliver high quality lessons, develop staff skills and raise awareness and attendance at local sports clubs. (Approx £1000) Increasing participation in competitive school sport The school has many talented individuals and developing teams. Entry fees for competitions and hire of facilities for events such as hockey tournaments, basketball tournaments, swimming galas and biathlon are being paid for using the sport funding. (Approx £500-£1000) New opportunities As a school we are offering children the opportunity to participate in an increasing number of sports. Money will continue to be spent on the development of Biathlon and triathlon as well as basketball, cricket, archery and fencing through the purchase of required equipment, training, entry fees and travel to events and competitions. Opportunities will also be given to the children to experience how those with disabilities can participate in sport through activities such as wheel chair basketball. (approx £500-£1000) Raising Achievement in weekly PE lessons Staff training in a range of activities such as indoor gymnastics and dance, outdoor team and individual sports to enable staff to be confident in the delivery of high quality lessons. Staff training will also include safety and rescue procedures needed for teaching swimming. (Approx £500-£1000) Sports Funding Budget £9,627 Enhancing personal well-being and health Sports funding will be use to ensure that every child has the opportunity to attend off site activities which have sports links. Reducing costs. (Approx £5000) Future We will continue to develop our community links by investigating other opportunities for before and after school clubs led by experienced and qualified coaches. Our New School Sports Council and Bronze Sports Ambassadors will be working to achieve their aim to increase participation in sport throughout the school and encouraging less active children to become more active. ( Impact so far…… The children are enjoying the updated orienteering courses and engagement in outdoor PE and Games has improved as a result. The profile of hockey as a sport within school has been raised and as a result standards of play have also improved. Children have been invited to an increasing number of hockey events outside of the school environment and some have also received personal letters inviting them to trial sessions at Yeovil hockey club as a result of the skills and potential they have show during taster sessions.