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Catherine McKinnell MP, the Minister for School Standards spoke virtually at the School Sport & Activity Sector Partnership Summit held at the King Power Stadium in Leicester.
It’s not long to go until Mental Health Awareness Week!
As the official Community Partner, Sport England are so excited to raise awareness of the role of movement in supporting the nation's mental health and help people to find #MomentsForMovement in their daily routines.
CIMSPA say the recent well documented increases in pressure and strain on the NHS are driving the inevitable knock-on effects of a lack of access to healthcare and ever-increasing waiting times. Both of which being significant factors in overall public satisfaction of our health service being at a staggering 40 year low of 29%.
National School Sports Week, dedicated to the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of children and young people through 60 minutes a day of PE, Sport, and Play is back!
From the 17th to 23rd of June, we will be igniting the field with passion and energy, all powered by the exciting Monster Kickabout from Sports Direct, which is aiming to 'put the ALL back into football.'
Since its inception in 2008, National School Sports Week has been the heartbeat of promoting PE, physical activity, and school sports, helping to nurture young talents to reach their full potential. This year's theme, powered by Monster Kickabout, introduces a special Euro 2024 event, merging your favourite sports with academic subjects to engage young minds in active learning.
Schools, families, organisations, and supportive partners – everyone is welcome to join the fun! Register today to unlock free equipment, resources, and lesson plans co-created by Youth Sport Trust, Sports Direct, and the brilliant minds from North Kent College.
The Department of Education has released new non-statutory guidance for schools. 'Enhancing PE provision and improving access to extracurricular sport in school', provides school leaders with insight into the importance of being active for the education and development of young people.
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.
Both sets of funding will provide support for the next two academic years and will help schools in England to ensure PE and school sport are inclusive, engaging and fun for all young people, allowing every child the opportunity to compete.
The HSSP website was launched at the Harrow Primary School PE leader's forum on 22nd September.
National Fitness Day 2021 will take place on Wednesday 22nd September and is a chance to highlight the role physical activity plays across the UK, helping us raise awareness of its importance in helping us lead healthier lifestyles through being physical active.
