The Youth Sport Trust believes cuts to the hours of Physical Education on the curriculum pose a further threat to the wellbeing of young people, and should be a matter of immediate national concern.

UK children’s charity, the Youth Sport Trust, has received a grant of more than £63,300 from Co-op’s charity, the Co-op Foundation.

MPs have debated making PE a core subject in Westminster this week. It comes as Ofsted recently released its report reviewing what good PE teaching should include.

With the General Election moving closer each day, this week will see most political parties releasing their manifestos, putting forward their vision of what they aspire to deliver if they form the next government.

Funded by The FA and delivered by the Youth Sport Trust, Girls’ Football in Schools is a framework delivered locally by a national network of over 300 local partnerships and tailored programmes, working to achieve the ambition that every girl will have equal access to football in school by 2024.

Inclusion 2024 aims to increase the quality of physical education and school sport for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and the quantity of accessible opportunities available.

These reports summarise responses to the Girls Active Survey that pupils aged from 7 to 18 completed between October 2023 and June 2024.

Head of Sport Vicci Wells talks about broadening the curriculum and enrichment offer within schools and the importance of measuring health and wellbeing.

As our charity launches a landmark piece of new research into young people’s future relationships with PE and school sport this week, Sport England’s Executive Director of Children and Young People Mike Diaper, has supported the findings. Read Mike’s response.

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.

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. 

Children's charity the Youth Sport Trust said keeping sports halls and playing fields open during the holidays will be crucial to make a lasting difference to children's wellbeing.