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Why teach gymnastics in primary school?

Aspire-Ed

Here we break down that impact and take a closer look at why gymnastics is an essential sport to teach in primary school. Bilateral coordination has been found to facilitate academic success. There’s a huge lack of confidence amongst primary school teachers when it comes to delivering a skill-based gymnastics curriculum.

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The Vital Link Between Physical Education and Academic Performance in Primary Schools

The PE Hub

In the hustle of modern education, where academic achievements often take the spotlight, the importance of physical education (PE) can sometimes be overlooked. However, a growing body of research is shedding light on a crucial connection: the link between physical education and academic performance.

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Get a bespoke action plan for your school’s remaining PE and sport premium

Aspire-Ed

94,000 fewer children and young people were active in the 2020-2021 academic year compared to 2018-2019. You’ve got until the end of this academic year to spend your premium in full, which includes any unspent funds rolled over as a result of the pandemic. Get bespoke recommendations by completing the Primary School PE Scorecard.

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Primary PE and School Sport Premium 2023

The PE Hub

What is the Primary PE and Sport Premium? The Primary PE and Sport Premium is a government initiative that aims to improve the quality of physical education (PE) and sport in primary schools in England. This is part of the Government’s new objective for equal access to sports for all children in England.

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Physically active learning: Sharpening young minds through movement

Aspire-Ed

What if pupils could achieve higher academic attainment while ticking off their daily movement and exercise targets? Targeted at primary school-aged children, PAL is proven to increase engagement, performance, behaviour, and cognition. Currently, most KS1 and KS2 children spend 50-70% of their school day seated.

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How do you know if you’re spending your PE and sport premium effectively?

Aspire-Ed

We’ve made benchmarking quick and easy with the Primary School PE Scorecard , created in collaboration with the Association for Physical Education (afPE), and in consultation with primary PE teachers and academics. How do you benchmark your provision against these indicators?

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How to Encourage a Positive Sporting Environment

Sports for Schools

But in many schools across the UK it is being squeezed out for that last minute revision or other remedial academic study. Sports for Schools is a social enterprise that works with top athletes from around the UK and Ireland visiting primary schools to inspire and encourage kids of all abilities, and teachers, to be more active.

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