On this page you’ll find materials to showcase your support for National School Sports Week 2026.

If you have any questions or want to find out more about the campaign, please contact [email protected]

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Below is some suggested content you can use on social media channels to show your support for National School Sports Week 2026:

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I'm proud to be supporting this year's #NSSW2025! From 16-22 June, the @YouthSportTrust is inviting schools, families and organisations to come together to ensure that every child moves for at least 60 minutes a day (20 minutes for young people with SEND) through sport and play. Let’s make #NSSW2025 the most active, inclusive, and inspiring yet! #YSTAlwaysActive

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I'm proud to be supporting this year's National School Sports Week 2025.

This year marks 30 years of the Youth Sport Trust—three decades of championing PE, sport, and play to build brighter futures for young people.

From 16-22 June, they’re inviting schools, families, organisations, and communities across the UK to come together for their biggest-ever National School Sports Week. Their mission is to embed an Always Active culture—ensuring that every child moves for at least 60 minutes a day (20 minutes for young people with SEND) through sport, play, and movement.

Together, let’s make National School Sports Week 2025 the most active, inclusive, and inspiring yet!

#NSSW2025 #YSTAlwaysActive

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Below is a draft press release you can use locally to highlight your support for National School Sports Week 2026.

[Insert Name] MP backs National School Sport Week 2026

[Insert Name] MP, Member of Parliament for [insert constituency] is supporting a national campaign promoting the power of PE, sport and play in building brighter futures and happier, healthier young people across the UK.

National School Sports Week 2026 invites schools, families and communities across the UK to harness the energy of a once-in-a-generation sporting summer and bring it into every playground. Powered by Sports Direct, with Everlast joining as a brand partner, the campaign encourages schools across the UK to tap into the excitement of headline sporting events and inspire children to get active.

This year, the campaign takes place amid a major year of sport set to capture the nation’s attention, including Commonwealth Games, Men's Football World Cup, and Women's T20 Cricket World Cup. Running from 6^th – 12^th July 2026, National School Sports Week champions inclusive movement in all its forms.

With reports warning children and young people are still facing high levels of inactivity and increasing mental health challenges, alongside growing concerns about screen time and reduced opportunities for play, National School Sports Week provides schools with practical resources and inspiration to prioritise movement throughout the day. Schools are supported to promote the UK Chief Medical Officers’ recommendation of at least 60 active minutes a day, helping children stay fighting fit in both body and mind.

[Insert name] MP is backing the campaign in Westminster and across [insert constituency], including by urging local schools and families to sign up, and said:

“Being physically active in childhood, including through PE, sport and play, is vital for children's health and wellbeing, development and life chances. I'm proud to support National School Sports Week 2026, which is shining a spotlight on why being active at school is so important, and how to make it fun so every child has an active start in life. I know schools and parents across [constituency] will be joining in too.

Ali Oliver MBE, Youth Sport Trust CEO said, “National School Sports Week is all about celebrating the fun, inclusive, educational and inspiring power of sport. 

“Despite a decline in PE hours over the last decade, increasing screen time and digital distraction, and more sedentary lifestyles, we are seeing signs of hope. Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey, which has tracked children’s activity since 2017–18, shows activity levels are at their highest ever recorded, and our Class of 2035 report found nearly two thirds want to be more active. Too add to that, we have another incredible year of major sporting events ahead we hope are the inspiration for young people to find a sport they love.”

Schools, families and organisations can find out more information and sign up for free here. Sign-ups will also be entered into a draw for the chance to win a range of prizes, including:

• A free equipment pack for 500 schools
• An inspirational athlete visit for schools, sports club and other organisations
• £250 Sports Direct voucher for families