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Schools: Physical Education and Sports

Asked by Ben MaguireLiberal DemocratDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 7 March 2025UIN 34200

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans she has to ensure a long-term funding agreement for PE and school sport.

Answered by Catherine McKinnell

The government is dedicated to increasing children's accessibility to physical education (PE) and sport provision, by protecting PE time and supporting grassroots clubs to expand access to sports for all girls and boys. Through the department’s independent, expert-led Curriculum and Assessment Review, we will seek to deliver a curriculum which is rich, broad and inclusive, ensuring all children and young people have the best start in life and have equal opportunities to participate in high-quality PE, sports and physical activities.

Information on future funding will be shared in due course.

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