Allocate PE and Sports Premium Funding to redesign your school playground

PE and Sports Premium 2023-2024 Update

The UK government have announced that school’s PE and Sports Premium Funding would be continuing at the increased rate of £230 million during the next academic year.

These announcements come as fantastic news for UK schools, helping them to build on their resources to encourage physical activity throughout their pupil’s education. There have also been changes to the way in which the funding is allocated and the instalments that are made, with some schools receiving payments in November 2023.

How to allocate PE and Sports Premium funding to redesign your school playground

PE and Sports Premium spending is monitored by Ofsted and so, it is important that schools consider how this budget is being spent to meet the requirements for all children’s physical activity levels. However, as playground markings can be used by pupils of all ages and are a key part of break and playtimes during the school day, they are an ideal way to spend PE and Sports Premium funding.

The government website explains that Sports Premium funding can be used for the following activities:

• Developing physical education
• Hiring specialists
• Training staff
• Purchasing equipment
• Promoting active lifestyles
• Supporting competitive sport
• Collaboration and partnerships
• Sustainability

At Uni-Play we have worked with many schools on their playground redesign projects, many of which have been funded by Sports Premium. From sports courts through to traditional playground games and mile-a-day tracks – we can create a bespoke playground design to meet your pupils’ requirements. We can also work closely with your teaching staff and pupils to ensure everyone has a say in the markings we include! As we design everything in-house, we can ensure your playground feels like an exciting opportunity for physical play!

PE and Sports Premium funding is often £16,000 per year, now being split into different payments depending on school type and size, in September, November and April. We recommend finding more detailed information via the government website on how your payments will be made. If you would like to start a playground transformation project and utilise funding for this, our team are happy to assist you, simply fill in the form below or call our team on 0333 321 6695.