Early childhood - Factsheet

Maximising the role of PE, school sport and physical activity

Research findings from five schools located in areas of high deprivation about the challenges and barriers young people face, and recommendations for how good PE, school sport and physical activity practice and provision can be achieved.

Girls Active National Reports

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

National Insight Report 2024

A national insight report synthesising insight from 161 school visits across the UK. These focused on young people challenges, school priorities and the role of PE, school sport and physical activity.

Inclusion 2024 – Year 3 Evaluation

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.

The role of breakfast clubs and before/after school sport and physical activity - Factsheet

PE & School Sport: The Annual Report 2024

Our latest PE and School Sport Report highlights the issues facing children and young people today and the need to take urgent action. The world is rapidly changing - innovative thinking and creative solutions are required if we are to fully harness the power of physical activity to build brighter futures for children and young people.

PE and School Sport Report survey - Teachers 2024

New research showing that teachers are concerned about children’s physical and mental health and recognise the benefits of play and sport.

PE and School Sport Report survey - Parents 2024

New research shows the latest views and attitudes of parents on the importance of sport and play.

Absenteeism in school - Factsheet

The social value of free physical activity in schools

Free to access school sport and physical activity is most valuable to those who are least likely to access it outside of the school environment, including children who are disabled or receiving free school meals.

School exclusions are on the rise

The Youth Sport Trust and Leeds Beckett University have together funded a PhD studentship that will explore what role PE (and sport), in a range of alternative provision settings, plays in supporting the transition of young people back into mainstream schools.