New data shows PE hours continue to be squeezed in schools

Youth Sport Trust’s PE and School Sport Report 2026 warns of the danger of pushing PE down the agenda as worrying trends in children’s health and activity levels persist

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08 Jun 2026

Angela Rayner Visits School to Support Student Foodbank Collection as Part of Youth Engagement Initiative

Set for Success helps students develop essential life and employability skills as national debate continues over young people at risk of falling out of education and work.

04 Jun 2026

New data shows PE hours continue to be squeezed in schools

Youth Sport Trust’s PE and School Sport Report 2026 warns of the danger of pushing PE down the agenda as worrying trends in children’s health and activity levels persist

21 May 2026

Funding Confirmed for New PE and School Sport Partnerships Network

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport, and Department for Education, has today confirmed investment of more than £1bn over the next three years in PE and school sport.

14 May 2026

Inclusion in Action Live Labs Launched

Youth Sport Trust has launched Inclusion in Action, powered by the Bupa Foundation, to increase the opportunities for all pupils to be active.

29 Apr 2026

Swim England champions inclusive school swimming alongside the Youth Sport Trust through Inclusion 2028

Initiative aims to enhance confidence in practicioner delivery and access to school swimming for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

28 Apr 2026

Healthcare experts call for bold national action to tackle children’s inactivity crisis

The Class of 2035 Commission warns children’s inactivity levels - driving rising anxiety, poor development and chronic conditions - are at a tipping point

21 Apr 2026

Pentathlon GB, British Obstacle Sports and Youth Sport Trust launch Obstacle Explorers to reimagine movement, sport and play in schools

National initiative invites 500 schools from across the UK to pioneer a new inclusive approach to school sport, nature, outdoor and adventure.

27 Mar 2026

School Games Organisers Network Funding Confirmed for 2026/27 Financial Year

The Government has today confirmed funding for the School Games Organisers Network has been extended.

25 Mar 2026

New Lottery-Funded Programme Invests in London Girls’ Development Through Sport

Youth Sport Trust and StreetGames unite to deliver Enrich Her programme using sport and physical activity as a vehicle to inspire, engage and upskill girls from under-served communities.

09 Mar 2026

Conor Benn fronts National School Sports Week 2026 for a knockout Summer of Sport

Youth Sport Trust charity partners with Sports Direct and Everlast to bring a Festival of Sport to schools across the UK.

05 Mar 2026

Youth Sport Trust Conference Celebrates New Era for PE and School Sport as Government Extends Inclusion 2028 Grant

National conference and awards championed the role of PE, sport and play in transforming young lives.

27 Feb 2026

Comets Programme Launches to Expand Inclusive Football Opportunities in Schools

New free pan-disability football programme from England Football and the Premier League, delivered by Youth Sport Trust, aims to improve access to physical activity and support inclusive extra-curricular opportunities.