On International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (6 April), the Youth Sport Trust joins the Sport for Development Coalition and the aims of the Open Goal shared advocacy framework to shine a spotlight on how a North Yorkshire primary school is closing the gap in education and development by giving children access to high quality sport, physical activity and PE.

Academics from Nottingham Trent University’s Sport Science department have been researching the effects of physical activity on cognitive function. Here, Associate Professor Dr Simon Cooper summarises some of their key findings and what they might mean for schools.

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.

With Ramadan about to get underway, many Muslims across the UK will still be keeping active during the fasting period. To help PE teachers and coaches of school aged young people, we have pulled together some helpful advice from Sporting Equals and sports activist Lipa Nessa, who sits on our board and is also the chair of our youth board.

The impact of this project will provide young people with and without SEND the opportunity to come together and participate in Paralympics and Commonwealth themed activities.

Research findings from five schools located in areas of high deprivation about the challenges and barriers young people face, and recommendations for how good PE, school sport and physical activity practice and provision can be achieved.

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.

Enhancing life skills through football for girls.

As we kick off this new term, we’re excited to share some great opportunities with you, including our exclusive Membership, which offers you comprehensive professional development support, and our Youth Voice Toolkit, designed to help young people influence the provision created for them. These resources aim to provide valuable updates and support as you continue to empower young people through sport and play.

A national insight report synthesising insight from 161 school visits across the UK. These focused on young people challenges, school priorities and the role of PE, school sport and physical activity.

We are currently in the midst of a global ADHD medication shortage which is having a significant impact on children and young people. Here we explore some ideas to help make your school an inclusive place for children and young people with ADHD, through the lens of physical activity.

Four million young people say they plan to do more sport and exercise as they come out of lockdown and return to school.