After a successful launch of the pilot programme, the SPORTIN SCHOOLS Programme will continue to provide increased focus and support towards sport organisations who demonstrate their desire and intent to increase sport provision within the primary school setting during the 2025/26 academic year.
The SPORTIN SCHOOLS Programme will take place over the 25/26 academic year involving sports and primary schools. Jersey Sport will coordinate the delivery timetable between sports and schools to ensure fair and appropriate access for all stakeholders involved. This will be achieved by matching the needs of schools with the resource and intent of sports, depending on their individual contexts.
Jersey Sport are delivering this initiative through a partnership-driven approach working with local sport organisations and primary schools. A review and evaluation of the programme will be completed during and upon completion of delivery, assessing the reach and impact against the programme’s aims.
Before starting your online application, your sport’s organisation will need to:
Please ensure you read all of the following documents to ensure your application is eligible and meets all the relevant criteria:
2025 SPORTIN SCHOOLS Prospectus READ PROSPECTUS
2025 SPORTIN SCHOOLS Application Questions READ QUESTIONS
All funding will be distributed to the sport organisations directly to keep in line with Jersey Sport’s existing grant distribution. Funding will be used for:
SPORTS
29 NOV 2024 – Safe and Sustainable Sport Health Check open for applications
16 APR–16 MAY – SPORTIN SCHOOLS Programme open for applications from sports via SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund
19 MAY – 6 JUNE – Assessment of SPORTIN SCHOOLS Programme applications
13 JUNE – Communication of SPORTIN SCHOOLS Programme awards
JULY 2025 – Distribution of SPORTIN SCHOOLS Programme awards
SCHOOLS
8 JAN – 7 MAR – SPORTIN SCHOOLS Programme open for applications from schools
10 MAR – 4 APR – Review of SPORTIN SCHOOLS Programme applications
APR 2025 – Communication of successful applications
SPORTS must submit applications through Jersey Sport’s online grants management system, Smart Simple.
SCHOOLS must submit interest directly to Schools Sport Development Officer, Chris Riley via: Chris.Riley@jerseysport.je
Jamie Hazley, Headteacher at St John’s Primary School, “We have been involved in the Successful SPORTIN Schools Initiative since the start of the second half of the Autumn Half Term. The programme has given opportunities to all children at St John’s School from Year 1 through to Year 6, opportunities we are not normally offered as we are not a school that is as easily as accessible as others. We have been able to offer extra-curricular netball, Jui Jitsu and Cricket whilst supporting our curriculum with Padel sessions. This initiative opens opportunities for children to try sports they previously may not have, potentially starting a hobby that will ensure the children are active”.
Andy Jordi, PE Co Ordinator at Mont à L’Abbé, “Mont a L’Abbe School received half a term of expert Kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu coaching from local Instructors. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and pitched the sessions at just the right level. We had a lot of fun. Our students learned some basic skills and how to work together. The whole Sportin Schools programme has been excellent and gave our learners experiences they wouldn’t normally have. Thank you, Jersey Sport”.
Jersey Sport is responsible for delivering the provision of physical education within six Government of Jersey schools, including St Saviours, Grands Vaux, Mont Nicolle, Grouville, St Johns and Springfield. Find out more:
Jersey Sport are proud to be support and assist with the delivery of Jersey’s Primary and Secondary School Sports Events. Find out more: