Since the election, we have continued to work publicly and behind the scenes to push for changed based on the ideas we put forward. Today, we are proud to share some highlights. Whilst we are pleased with the progress there is much still to be done; reflecting on the journey so far has only made us more determined to build a future where all children enjoy the life changing benefits of play and sport.

1. On World Children’s Day 2024, Sir Mo Farah led athletes in writing to the Government amplifying our manifesto’s call for a dedicated and coordinated delivery network to give every child an active start in life. In National School Sports Week 2025, the Prime Minister announced the creation of a new PE & School Sport Partnership Network, with the procurement of a national delivery partner expected soon.
2. The Curriculum and Assessment Review process provided an opportunity to make the case for the reimagining of PE. The Government’s response to the independent review included for the aims of PE to be revisited with a focus on developing fundamental movement skills and using PE to support pupils’ wellbeing and school outcomes. The new PE curriculum is now being drafted ahead of being introduced in 2028.
3. As part of their response to the Curriculum Review, the Government indicated schools will provide a new core enrichment offer for every child, including access to sport. Building on our ambition to give increased opportunities in after school clubs and wraparound care, further information is expected in a new Enrichment Framework soon, with schools’ provision reflected in Ofsted inspection toolkits.
4. Building on this, we have worked with partners such as Magic Breakfast and The LEGO Group to make the case for new free primary breakfast clubs to deliver enrichment, including physical activity. New advice for schools developing their breakfast club offer highlights the opportunity to use them to provide opportunities for sport and play before the school day.
5. To build a nation of active and well schools, we have been campaigning for the introduction of Always Active Uniforms, which make it easier to be active across the school day. An Always Active approach was the theme for our 2025 National School Sports Week campaign and we’re part of the Active Uniform Alliance urging more schools to adopt this approach. New uniform guidance for schools singles out active uniforms to allow pupils to move freely and be physically active.
6. We have continued to amplify calls for a national wellbeing measurement for children and young people, as an active supporter of the Our Wellbeing, Our Voice campaign. This has included urging the introduction of an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, aligned to our own proposals to use this legislation to increase children’s physical activity levels.
7. Through our contributions to the Play Commission and APPG for Play, as well as consultation responses around planning, we have pushed for the development of active communities. This includes introducing play sufficiency, and we supported amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill (now Act) on this. The latest Budget included new funding to help build playgrounds in communities, as well as a commitment to fund new places and spaces for young people in the new National Youth Strategy.
8. Youth voice is key to making change meaningful. We embed youth voice and leadership across our work including our advocacy. As well as supporting our Youth Board and networks to contribute to opportunities, such as shaping the new National Youth Strategy, we were proud to have Youth Board members lead our events during party conference season in 2025. We were also pleased to see the National Youth Strategy create a new youth voice panel to inform policy making.
9. Play and sport should be for everyone. We are proud to deliver Inclusion 2028, a government-funded programme aiming to improve PE and school sport experiences and inclusion for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. In addition, our work alongside The LEGO Group to highlight the importance of getting Girls Active, and with Women in Sport to develop a new definition of equal access, can ensure girls are given the opportunities they deserve to take part.

As ever, we are grateful to everyone who have worked with us. This is just a snapshot of what has been achieved, and we hope to build on this momentum in the year ahead. If you would like any further information about our advocacy work, please contact [email protected]