The Youth Sport Trust has been recognised for its response to the pandemic and living out its mission at a time of greatest need for children and young people across the UK.

Awarded to a network leader who has influenced change in their area that has positively impacted on schools and young people through PE, sport and play. 

As the first half of the summer term draws to a close, here are a few quick highlights from the past few weeks:

Pandemic has helped school sport sector move online, giving greater flexibility for young people to participate in exam seasons and during winter months.

Amanda Vernalls – Head of Research and Insight, Youth Sport Trust, 29 September 2023

This powerful new research shows the importance of young people taking part in sport and physical activity at school, and crucially continuing to take part throughout exam season.

Charity welcomes reports that outdoor grassroots sport will be allowed to resume from 2 December.

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport yesterday (3 October 2021) announced an additional £30 million per year of funding to improve and up school sport facilities in England as well as improving the teaching of Physical Education at primary school.

Using sport to promote social integration.

Developing young people’s life skills

Using the sport of baseball as a tool to get young people interested in and engaged in physical activity.