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05 Nov 2025
New curriculum can start new chapter for PE, school sport and play, say sector leaders
The Youth Sport Trust and Association for Physical Education (afPE) have welcomed the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review’s final report and the Government’s response to the recommendations, calling for today to turn the page on a new chapter for Physical Education (PE), school sport and play.
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04 Nov 2019
Disney storytelling to get the nation’s girls physically active
The FA’s Shooting Stars initiative launches today in 1,200 primary schools across England to inspire girls to get active and learn the fundamentals of football.
01 Nov 2019
Kimberly Wyatt Announced as Girls Active Ambassador and Judge
The former Pussycat Doll star has been involved in the judging process for this years’ awards along with numerous other ambassadors and influencers in the world of sport.
31 Oct 2019
Teacher confidence and capacity to deliver PE improved with £320m funding
As new guidance on the primary PE & Sport Premium is published, primary schools across England are sharing details of how they are improving PE and teachers’ confidence to deliver through a £320m government spending commitment.
30 Oct 2019
Charity praises new report looking at impact of physical activity on young people's wellbeing
A new report published by The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on a Fit and Healthy Childhood today hopes to raise awareness of the importance of movement for children’s wellbeing.
23 Oct 2019
Birmingham school says programme has helped it to become best version of itself
Birmingham Connect is being delivered with support from Inspire Activity Ltd, Culture Central and Birmingham Education Partnership. It is funded by Sport England and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government as part of the Integrated Communities Innovation Fund (ICIF).
07 Oct 2019
New app helping parents of talented young athletes
On Parents in Sport Week, the charity is raising awareness of its Performance Parent app to give parents more support in protecting children's wellbeing.
01 Oct 2019
Play time and sport with school children just what the doctor ordered
School children across the country are supporting ‘at risk’ older adults to lead healthy and happy lives through a new project developed by children’s charity the Youth Sport Trust and supported by GPs.
24 Sept 2019
Charity concerned about schools with no sports facilities
Chief Executive of the Youth Sport Trust, Ali Oliver, comments as reports arise of some new schools opening without any PE or sport facilities on-site.
09 Sept 2019
Children’s charity creates toolkit to help schools reframe competition
National children’s charity the Youth Sport Trust has launched an interactive toolkit and campaign to support the reframing of competition in school sports, following a successful 12-month pilot delivered through Sport England’s National Lottery investment in the School Games.
04 Sept 2019
New report finds active play helps two to five-year-olds prepare for school
A new initiative is supporting children to develop a good level of physical literacy, which gives them the foundations and confidence they need for lifelong participation in physical activity.
23 Jul 2019
Charity urges PM to make PE and sport first order of business
As Boris Johnson is announced as leader of the Conservative party today, children’s charity the Youth Sport Trust has reiterated its calls for tackling inactivity to be a national priority.
16 Jul 2019
Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson pledge to tackle inactivity
The two Conservative leadership candidates respond to a letter from YST and partners urging action on the crisis in young people's wellbeing.