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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. And it’s not just scary for the children learning, gymnastics can be scary for the teacher delivering the lesson.

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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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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 to Encourage a Positive Sporting Environment

Sports for Schools

Participating in sports has long been on the school curriculum; teachers have long been of the opinion that there are many benefits to taking part in sporting activities, team sports in particular. But in many schools across the UK it is being squeezed out for that last minute revision or other remedial academic study.

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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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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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How to Encourage a Positive Sporting Environment

Sports for Schools

How physical activity can stimulate positive mental health Participating in sports has long been on the school curriculum; teachers have long been of the opinion that there are many benefits to taking part in sporting activities, team sports in particular. Ultimately, physical activity builds the brain so teachers can fill the brain!

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