which will account for pupil numbers. Voluntary-aided schools will also be funded in this instance as part of the local authority allocation. Also eligible will be MATs that currently qualify for a direct school condition capital allocation. Responsible bodies will then make spending decisions based on local context smaller MATs, single-academy trusts and sixth-form centres will be eligible to bid for funding through the new healthy pupils capital fund.


Information on the allocation formula, spending guidance and bidding criteria will follow in the summer.


Education Secretary Justine Greening said: 'Schools can really help our children get a healthy start in life from exercise and sport, and also from knowing what a healthy diet means. It’s not only good for them while they’re in education, but the health and well-being benefits can last a lifetime. That’s why we’re investing £415 million in facilities to support sports, after-school activities and promoting healthy eating, so we can secure the future health of our young people.'


already set out a major new investment of £40m into projects which offer new opportunities for families and children to get active and play sport together. This investment will focus on helping children acquire a basic level of competence in sport and physical activity as well as supporting them to have fun, regardless of their level of ability.


CHILDHOOD OBESITY A Plan for Action


Improving the co-ordination of quality sport and physical activity programmes for schools


County Sports Partnerships have been asked by Public Health England to work with National Governing Bodies of Sport, the Youth Sport Trust and other national and local providers to ensure that from September 2017, every primary school in England has access to a co-ordinated offer of high quality sport and physical activity programmes, both local and national. As part of this, National Governing Bodies will offer high quality sport programmes to every primary school.


Whilst children spend a significant amount of time in school, keeping children active is a shared responsibility and parents and carers need to play their part. The Sport England Strategy ‘Towards an Active Nation’ (2016) has


If you require advice or support on any aspect of the Sports Funding or if you would like Rik to come to your school to deliver the presentation please contact him on 01225 781500 or email rik@wiltssport.org.uk


Wiltshire and Swindon Relay 9


PHE will continue investing in walking and cycling to school. Walking or cycling to school provides a healthy way to start the day. The Government has committed to producing a Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy. The first strategy will set out plans for investing £300m to support cycling and walking. It will set a clear target to increase the number of children walking to school


as well as continued support for Bike ability cycle training for children. Further information can be found


at: https://www.gov.uk/government/ publications/childhood-obesity-a- plan-for-action


Please contact Rik Grover on 01225 781500 or email rik@wiltssport. org.uk if you would like any further support and guidance on the Primary Sports Premium, as well as Sports and PE CPD courses.


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