PE and Sport Premium

The government is increasing funding for PE and school support having committed over £1 billion in funding for three years, including £580 million for a new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network alongside investment in facilities and transitional support for primary schools. Detailed design and funding allocations will be confirmed through the procurement process, but the approach will focus on ensuring support reaches those most in need.

Despite sustained investment through the PE and sport premium for over a decade, less than half of children are meeting the Chief Medical Officer’s recommendation of 60 active minutes a day. In addition, persistent inequalities remain, with groups such as girls and those from disadvantaged and ethnically diverse backgrounds.

PE and Sport Partnerships, supported by the major sports governing bodies and charities such as the Youth Sport Trust, focus on securing higher-quality PE and school sport for all children including reducing inactivity amongst those who are currently least active and enabling children who face barriers to take part.

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​The Network will provide practical, targeted support to help schools increase participation. This includes coaching, swimming provision and support to open facilities, as well as stronger links to extra‑curricular sport and local clubs. Schools will also receive funding to test and share effective practice, alongside more accessible programmes from National Governing Bodies and clearer pathways into community sport. Support will align more closely with wider programmes and include competitive sport opportunities and inclusive events for less‑active pupils.

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​A National Delivery Partner will be appointed through a fair and open process, with strong governance and a clear focus on equitable access.​