On this page you’ll find materials to showcase your support for the campaign.

If you have any questions or want to find out more 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 #NSSW2026! From Monday 06 July - Sunday 12 July 2026, the @YouthSportTrust are 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. From playground games to global sporting moments, together we’ll help every child find their rhythm, build healthy habits and enjoy being active. 🙌

Learn more and sign up here: https://www.youthsporttrust.org/school-support/national-school-sports-week

#NSSW2026 #ThisSummerOfSport

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I'm proud to be supporting this year's National School Sports Week 2026. 🙌

From Monday 06 July - Sunday 12 July 2026, the Youth Sport Trust are inviting schools, families and communities across the UK to get moving together, inspired by a landmark year of global sport and the everyday moments of encouragement that happen in playgrounds, classrooms and communities.

While Everlast and National School Sports Week Ambassador Conor Benn bring a focus on fitness, confidence and mindset, the campaign celebrates all sports, all movement and all young people. From playground games to global sporting moments, together we’ll help every child find their rhythm, build healthy habits and enjoy being active. 🥊

Their mission is to ensure 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 2026 the most active, inclusive, and inspiring yet! 🏃‍➡️

Learn more and sign up here: https://www.youthsporttrust.org/school-support/national-school-sports-week

#NSSW2026 #ThisSummerOfSport

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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 received by 19 June 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

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Dear Headteacher,

As your local MP, I am writing to let you know I am supporting National School Sports Week 2026 and to encourage your school to take part.

National School Sports Week is a national campaign promoting the power of PE, sport and play in building brighter futures and happier, healthier young people across the UK.

Run by national children’s charity the Youth Sport Trust, this year the campaign is inviting 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.

Schools who sign up to support National School Sports Week 2026 will:

• Be part of a nationwide celebration of PE, sport and play
• Receive free, downloadable resources inspired by this summer of sport
• Access resources designed for young leaders to deliver fun, inclusive activity
• Join thousands of schools, families and organisations championing joyful movement
• For schools registering by 19 June, have the chance to win exciting incentives to support your summer of sport.

I am backing National School Sports Week because I passionately believe being physically active in childhood, including through PE, sport and play, is vital for children’s health and wellbeing, development and life chances. I hope your school will join me in taking part.

You can register your support here and if you have any questions, contact [email protected].

Yours sincerely,