- England
This is the final report of a two year study, commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE) and carried out by NatCen Social Research, to investigate the use and the perceived impacts of the PE and sport premium in primary schools across England. It presents the main findings from two surveys of primary schools drawing on qualitative findings from tracker school interviews and case studies.
The PE and sport premium is a cross-departmental funding initiative of over £150 million per year. The aim of the funding is to improve the quality and breadth of PE and sport provision, including increasing participation so that all pupils develop healthy, active lifestyles and realise their potential.
The aims of the study were to:
1. Investigate how primary schools in England are spending the premium.
2. Understand the decision-making processes and the perceived impacts of the new funding on primary schools and pupils.
3. Track in more depth how 40 primary schools used the premium.
