Budget 2016: Osborne Doubles Primary PE & Sport Premium Funding
16 March 2016
Chancellor, George Osborne has announced in today’s Budget, revenue from the soft drinks industry levy over the scorecard period will be used to: - Double the Primary School PE and Sport Premium from £160 million per year to £320 million per year from September 2017 to help schools support healthier, more active lifestyles. This funding will enable primary schools to make further improvements to the quality and breadth of PE and sport they offer
- Provide up to £285 million a year to give 25% of secondary schools increased opportunity to extend their school day to offer a wider range of activities for pupils, including more sport
Click HERE to download a copy of the Budget, the above points are outlined on page 33. Sue Wilkinson, afPE’s Strategic Lead said: “afPE is delighted to see that the Government is investing in the health and well-being of young people by doubling the funding for the Primary PE & Sport Premium, from September 2017.” “afPE will work to support further improvements in the quality and breadth of physical education and sport.”
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