Sports Funding

We aim to give our children the skills and motivation necessary to equip them for a healthy lifestyle and  life long participation in physical activity.

The funding is designed to ensure:

• the engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity – the Chief Medical Officer guidelines recommend that all children and young people aged 5 to 18 engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day, of which 30 minutes should be in school
• the profile of PE and sport is raised across the school as a tool for whole-school improvement
• increased confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching PE and sport
• broader experience of a range of sports and activities offered to all pupils
• increased participation in competitive sport

In addition, Gilthill aims to:-

• develop physical confidence and enable pupils to engage in worthwhile physical activities.
• promote physical development and teach pupils to value the benefits of participation in physical activity while at school and throughout life.
• develops artistic and aesthetic understanding within and through movement.
• help to establish self esteem through the development of physical confidence and help pupils to cope with both success and failure in competitive and cooperative physical activities.
•  help children to see the enjoyment they can gain from participation in sport and physical activity.
• To promote active outdoor pursuits