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01 Sep 2024
An incredible School Games National Finals 2024
The School Games National Finals wrapped up on Sunday after an amazing four days of sporting action, featuring some of the most promising youngsters in the country.
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08 Mar 2023
Charity welcomes Government announcement for critical school sport funding
Today the Government has announced over £600 million of ringfenced funding to support primary school physical activity and sport, alongside an additional £22 million of funding for the nationwide network of 450 School Games Organisers.
03 Mar 2023
Teachers stand united as hundreds connect to tackle children’s declining mental health
“Leave it better than you found it, even if you didn’t make the mess because it makes it easier for the next person.”
02 Mar 2023
Charity welcomes long-awaited SEND and alternative improvement plan
Today the Department for Education published the long-awaited SEND and Alternative Improvement plan. As 500 teachers and leaders in education come together at the Youth Sport Trust’s annual Conference to hear about the role PE and sport can play in young people’s education to improve mental health, the charity has responded to Government plans.
02 Mar 2023
A year of Changemakers! Educators and young people sweep up at charity awards
Hundreds of teachers and leaders across the education, sport and health sector have celebrated the efforts of young people, schools and individuals over the course of the last 12 months as the Youth Sport Trust’s annual conference in Telford begins today.
13 Feb 2023
At what cost? Fewer than half of primary schools say they could keep children active if school sport funding is cut
Sports stars, organisations, charities and schools call for urgent action following new Youth Sport Trust research
06 Feb 2023
Power of being active! Charity helping tackle child mental health crisis
Children’s charity the Youth Sport Trust has said thousands of young people experiencing, or at risk of developing serious mental health issues are using the power of PE to combat feelings of stress, loneliness and isolation.
02 Feb 2023
Rugby in schools review – call for evidence
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) have released a call for evidence to ensure they sustain and future-proof rugby provision for schools, and they want your input.
27 Jan 2023
Dr Alex George among keynote speakers announced for charity Conference
Children’s charity the Youth Sport Trust will hear from government and public health heavyweights at its upcoming Conference on 2 March in Telford.
25 Jan 2023
Young people in Northern Ireland being supported through Lidl partnership
25 winning schools across Northern Ireland secure coveted place on established Mental Health Athlete Mentorship programme delivered by the region’s sporting legends
18 Jan 2023
Leading bodies issue urgent plea to Government to support grassroots sport and physical activity sector
The following joint statement is issued on behalf of Active Partnerships, CIMSPA, the Local Government Association, the Sport and Recreation Alliance, the Sport for Development Coalition, Swim England, ukactive and the Youth Sport Trust.
12 Jan 2023
Debate on sport in schools and communities in Parliament
A debate in Parliament has heard MPs show support for calls from the Youth Sport Trust to make PE a core subject, with recognition that there is an urgent need for confirmation of funding for school sport for the academic year 2023/24.
08 Dec 2022
Calls for focus on school sport to stop the prevailing mental health crisis among young people
Research released today by Sport England shows that whilst improvements are being made in the activity levels of children, it cannot be ignored that less than half are meeting the minimum levels required to help stave off physical and mental health challenges today and in their future.