Research published by Sport England reveals the decline in children’s activity levels last year has not recovered, and growing inequalities in participation and physical literacy are compounding the physical, social and mental health problems facing a generation of young people.

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Research published by Sport England today shows a decline in physical activity levels among young people last year.

Over the past academic year, the Youth Sport Trust has worked with ‘Placemakers’ who are embedded within their local communities and have a deep understanding of the barriers to participation and specific needs within them.