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Featured News
14 Jun 2024
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.
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12 Jul 2023
PE in Alternative Provision Schools – Youth Report
This report explores what PE looks like in Alternative Provision schools, and what teachers and young people think and feel about it
26 May 2023
PE and School Sport Report survey - Teachers 2023
New research showing that teachers are concerned about children’s physical and mental health and recognise the benefits of play and sport.
25 May 2023
PE and School Sport Report survey - Parents 2023
New research shows the latest views and attitudes of parents on the importance of sport and play.
25 May 2023
PE & School Sport: The Annual Report 2023
This report outlines the issues facing young people and the current state of PE, sport and play in schools.
24 May 2023
Secondary Teacher Training Programme
A new era for PE, School Sport and Physical Activity?
15 May 2023
Cost of Living Crisis - Factsheet
Key facts about the cost of living crisis
01 May 2023
Breaking Boundaries Evaluation
Physical activity supports community cohesion.
19 Apr 2023
Well Schools Research
The Youth Sport Trust commissioned the University of Manchester to evaluate the Well Schools approach using a mixed-methods, ecological case study approach.
01 Mar 2023
Impact Report 2022
The following findings were presented as part of our 2022 Impact Report - published in March 2023. A full version of the report is available for download on this page.
20 Feb 2023
Physical health benefits of sport and physical activity - Factsheet
Key facts about the physical health benefits of sport and physical activity
13 Feb 2023
At What Cost: Primary PE and Sport Premium Research Report
New research among primary schools highlights the potential consequences for young people and school sport if the £320 million ringfenced funding is not confirmed.
13 Feb 2023
At What Cost: School Games Organiser Insight report
This report analyses the impact of the 450-strong network of professionals on young people and school sport alongside the effect of delays in critical funding decisions.