Are you a primary school in the South of England wondering how to spend your 2024 /25 PE & Sport Premium effectively before the 31 July 2025 reporting deadline? If so, you’re not alone. Many schools still aren’t aware of one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to make use of this vital funding—outdoor adventure activities.
Here’s how your school can unlock the full potential of your PE & Sport Premium by giving pupils unforgettable physical experiences—even if you don’t have in-house transport or a massive sports team.
What Is the PE & Sport Premium?
The Primary PE & Sport Premium is government funding provided to improve the quality of physical education and sport in primary schools across England. It’s designed to help:
- Increase participation in physical activity
- Engage the least active pupils
- Develop physical skills, resilience, and confidence
- Create sustainable improvements in school PE provision
In 2025 to 2026, schools continue to receive this essential funding—but the pressure is on to spend the 2024/2025 academic funding wisely and report on its impact by 31 July 2025.
Why Outdoor Adventure Is a Premium-Approved Option
You don’t need to run traditional after-school sports clubs or invest in new gym equipment to benefit from this funding. According to the latest guidance from the Department for Education, schools can use the PE & Sport Premium to pay for transport to:
- Extra-curricular sporting events
- Adventure activity trips
- Competitive sports opportunities
If the activity isn’t part of the core PE curriculum and takes place outside regular lesson time, then transport costs are fully eligible under the PE & Sport Premium rules.
1. Plan a Trip to Land & Wave – Adventure Days for Primary Schools
At Land & Wave, based in Swanage, Dorset, we specialise in active outdoor adventures for school children. Within just 2 hours of travel from counties like Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Berkshire, and West Sussex, we offer:
- Paddleboarding and kayaking
- Coasteering and climbing
- Bushcraft, fire lighting and survival skills
- Outdoor team challenges and physical games
These are fun, inclusive activities that help you meet PE & Sport Premium outcomes—without requiring your school to run the activity internally.
2. Use Your Budget for Coach Hire – Even If We Don’t Provide Transport
We don’t provide coach transport until you arrive to us, but the good news is: you can use your PE & Sport Premium to pay for it. Whether you’re coming from Southampton, Salisbury, Reading or Chichester, your transport costs can be funded, making it easier than ever to get your pupils into the great outdoors.
3. Engage Less Active Pupils
Outdoor adventure sports are ideal for children who may not thrive in traditional PE settings. Activities like shelter building, team bushcraft, or beach games engage every child—no matter their fitness level or sporting confidence.
This makes it easy to report back on how you’ve engaged the least active pupils, a key requirement for effective use of the PE & Sport Premium.
4. Build Confidence, Coordination and Teamwork
Our adventure sessions focus on:
- Physical literacy
- Social-emotional development
- Gross motor skills
- Risk management in safe settings
All of these outcomes feed directly into the government’s guidance on using your PE & Sport Premium to deliver long-term benefits for pupils.
5. Support Competitive Spirit – Without the Pressure
Not every child enjoys competitive sport, but many thrive on group challenges. Activities like orienteering, raft building, or team climbing foster the same teamwork and performance mindset as football or athletics—while being inclusive and accessible.
You can log these experiences as competitive events in your premium report.
6. Get Ready-Made Reporting Help
We support schools with:
- PE & Sport Premium outcome templates
- Detailed risk assessments
- Example itineraries
- Booking confirmations you can upload with your reports
We make the admin easy, so you can focus on creating incredible experiences for your pupils.
7. Beat the PE & Sport Premium Deadline
The clock is ticking. Your school needs to spend and report on PE & Sport Premium funding by 31 July 2025 for the 24/25 academic year. Booking an adventure day now means:
- You secure availability during summer term or early September
- You can demonstrate effective spend and measurable outcomes
- You avoid last-minute panic or wasted budget
Ready to Book? Let’s Help You Maximise Your Premium
📍 Based in Swanage, Dorset
🚍 Easy reach from counties across the South
🏕 Outdoor adventure tailored for Years 3–6
🎯 Fully aligned with PE & Sport Premium goals
2025 Availability for Camps and Activity days
Fri 27 June
Mon 30 June
Thu 03 Jul
Tue 08 Jul
Sun 13 Jul
Tue 15 Jul
Wed 16 Jul
Thu 17 Jul
Mon 21 Jul
Tue 22 Jul
through to 31 July
📞 Call us: 01929 423 031
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: https://landandwave.co.uk/adventure-school-trips-glamping-residentials/
Make your PE & Sport Premium funding go further—with unforgettable outdoor experiences that boost physical confidence, improve wellbeing, and meet every DfE requirement. Contact us today.
