Purpose of the SSAS
To take collective, direct action to better understand and tackle systemic challenges in our sector so that every young person can benefit from the positive outcomes that participation in P.E., school sport and physical activity offers.
To use the strength of our united voice to provide consistency of understanding to advocate for the place of positive outcomes from P.E., school sport and physical activity in schools and its importance to every young person’s personal development, health and wellbeing.
To improve the sector from within by networking, sharing best practice and providing a supportive environment for all sector parties to thrive to better provide for young people and educators.
History of the SSAS
The School Sport & Activity Sector (SSAS) Partnership came together in 2019 in response to the publication of the School Sport & Activity Action Plan.
The sector had limited insight to the plan prior to its launch and the aim of the SSAS Partnership was to ensure a collective response and a united voice to government on the future of P.E., physical activity and sport in schools. There was also an ambition to drive increased collaboration across the sector and explore what could be achieved through a united action agenda.
Sector partners have continued to collaborate with the purpose being further reinforced by the ambitions of the new Sport England’s Uniting the Movement strategy in 2021. Since its formation, sector partners have created a sector pledge that has driven collaborative actions on key sector challenges.
The SSAS Partnership Forums and Summits provide a two-way communication forum with officials from across Department for Education, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and Department of Health and Social Care.
Find out more about the SSAS and what we do
Key Dates
Across the academic year we host virtual forums and a face-to-face summit to bring all School Sport & Activity Sector partners together.
- SSAS Partnership Winter Forum Thursday 23 January 2025 – 2-4:00pm (virtual)
- SSAS Partnership Spring Forum Thursday 03 April 2025 – 2-4:00pm (virtual)
- SSAS Partnership Summer Forum Thursday 26 June 2025 – 2-4:00pm (virtual)
- SSAS Partnership Summit Thursday 25 September 2025 – 10am–3.30pm (face-to-face at venue TBC)
If you have any queries about these events or wish to attend, please contact Gavin James - [email protected].