Youth Sport Trust
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We are a national charity working with schools, communities and families to help young people enjoy the life-changing benefits that come from sport and play.
Joined July 2009
🚀 National School Sports Week 2025 is here – and it’s a BIG one! 🎉. This year, we celebrate 30 years of the Youth Sport Trust—three decades of championing PE, sport, and play to Build Brighter Futures for young people. From 16-22 June, we’re inviting schools, families,
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CONFIRMED: @educationgovuk announces £320 million PE & Sport Premium for 2020/21 ⬇️.
EXCLUSIVE: Government guarantees £320 million of funding for primary school PE | @JWTelegraph reports.
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Physical Activity Bingo is here! Over the next 2 weeks, as a family, tick off as many activities as you can. If some are too easy or difficult, try adapting them. Make sure to tag us in your vids and pics! @Complete_PE #StayInWorkOut #StayHomeStayActive
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The sport sector is coming together to encourage people to #StayInWorkOut. We want all kids to keep active during this period of isolation. That's why we're sharing curriculum-based daily activities to help kids achieve 60 active minutes. Watch this space! #StayHomeStayActive
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PE needs to be about more than mastery of sport, it needs to be about wellbeing of young people and teaching them social skills. Physical activity can help them speak, listen and interpret body language as well as lead healthy lifestyles.
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📢Hot off the press📢.To help you prepare for your pupils' return to school, we've shared some principles and ideas for you to consider around the role of PE in helping young people re-engage with the school environment and overcome some of the challenges #COVID19 has brought.
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BREAKING NEWS at #YSTconference - @NadhimZahawi confirms that the doubled Primary PE and Sport Premium investment will remain in place at £320 million for 2018/19! For guidance on the funding, visit: @educationgovuk
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🚨School sport funding announcement🚨. The Primary PE & Sport Premium has been renewed for another 2️⃣ academic years, alongside funding for the nationwide network of 450 School Games Organisers. Read our response to the news here @educationgovuk @DCMS
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We have today written an open letter to the Secretary of State for Education to ask for urgent clarity on the continuation of the primary PE & Sport Premium.
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PE & SPORT PREMIUM UPDATE:.@educationgovuk has confirmed that it will be providing £320 million funding for the Primary PE and Sport Premium for 21/22. @AliOliverYST says “The opportunities it will support should be recognised as an important contributor to our national recovery"
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Congratulations to our CEO @AliOliverYST and Head of Sport @FalknerEllen who have both been awarded MBEs in the Queen’s Birthday Honours
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We’re thrilled to bring you National School Sport Week at Home on 20-26 June, supercharged by @SkySports. Virtually challenge your family and friends to sporting activities during a week-long celebration of sport and wellbeing. Sign up now 👉 #NSSWtogether
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"PE & sport are not a ‘nice to have’ in children’s lives. Physically active children are happier & achieve higher levels of academic attainment than their less physically active peers.". 🚨Read our response in full 🚨
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We're excited to tell you we're launching an online After School Sport Club at 5pm every day!. 🌎Adventure Monday.🤸Tuesday Play.⏰Wild Wednesday.🧠Thinking Thursday.🎉Fun Friday. Try the first #YSTAfterSchool session this Thurs! @Jenna_Downing @JNETTEKWAKYE @kategrey25.
Youth Sports Trust starts free online 'After School Sport Club' to keep kids active in second lockdown | @ben_rumsby .
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PE & SPORT PREMIUM UPDATE: @educationgovuk has today confirmed that it will be providing £320 million funding for the primary PE and Sport Premium in 2019/20
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Today we are proud to announce the launch of our new strategy to tackle the decline of children's wellbeing through the power of play and sport - we believe in every child's future. #CelebratePE
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Update on Primary PE & #SportPremium funding for 2017/18 - all schools to receive a straight doubling of investment:
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Confirmation this evening from @educationgovuk that the PE & #SportPremium funding will double.
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We are pleased that extra-curricular sport can continue during the national lockdown in England, thanks to clarification from @DCMS. Read more 👉
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🎉 We're TRENDING!🎉 And over 6000 people have now signed up for #NSSWtogether! Thank you all so much for your incredible support, lets make this year's National School Sport Week at Home the best ever!
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Wow thank you 🎉👏🎉 We are delighted to say that more than 2 million of you were reached through our National School Sport Week at Home campaign with @SkySports last week. What better way to say thank you, than a video from @anthonyfjoshua #NSSWtogether
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Join us this week for National School Sport Week at Home to celebrate the impact of sport and play on young people’s wellbeing. Sport has the power to bring us together even when we’re apart. Find out more #NSSWtogether @skysports
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Now more than ever we are urging schools to use the transformative power of PE, sport and play to tackle a growing mental health crisis. Fantastic coverage by the @Telegraph looking at this issue
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Thank you @DrLisaCameronMP and @edwardtimpson for championing the importance of school sport and funding during #NSSWtogether. It is absolutely essential that schools are given urgent clarity on the primary PE & Sport Premium for 2020/21.
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In collaboration with @nasen_org and following Government and @afPE_PE #COVID19 guidance, we've created some documents sharing ideas to support those helping children with #SEND to access PE. Take a look below 👇
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'PE should carry on as normal during study leave'. Evidence has shown us time again that active children are happier children. Read about how this Scottish school is using school sport and PE to support students through exams via @tes
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National School Sport Week at Home is here! To start the week, we're publishing new research with @yougov on young people’s feelings about PE and school sport as they come out of lockdown. 51% now want to do more sport. #NSSWtogether
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A couple of absolute superstars joined @StMungosAcademy to #PlayUnified today! Thanks @BeckyLynchWWE @WWEUsos! @SOGreatBritain @WWEUK
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Researchers from the University of Granada in Spain believe that PE should be taught every day at school, as they found that exercise boosts brain size and improves academic performance! 👏👏
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Almost three quarters of PE teachers and senior school leaders have reported children returning to PE with low levels of physical fitness following months of school closures. Read our new research #ReturnToPE
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'Fundamentally we have to start with children. We have to make sure their relationship with Physical Activity is positive.' . Our CEO @AliOliverYST on @BBCBreakfast discussing the new @DCMS Sports Strategy launching today. Keep an eye out for our full response later this am.
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🎉 Over 4000 people have signed up for National School Sport Week at Home! 🎉 Can we make it to 5000?! Sign up here to receive your free guide and activity ideas to help you take part in our week-long celebration of sport and wellbeing 👉 #NSSWtogether
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PE & SPORT PREMIUM UPDATE:. @educationgovuk has confirmed it will be providing £320 million funding for the Primary PE and Sport Premium for 22/23. Our Chief Executive @AliOliverYST responds
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Parents do a huge amount to support their children’s sporting endeavours - 'thank you' for all that you do #parentsinsportweek
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Starting tomorrow is our Connect 4 family half term activity. Pick red or yellow and complete the activities to try to connect 4 or get 3 in a row. Who will be the winner? Let us know how you get on! Download the cards 👉 #StayHomeStayActive @complete_PE
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Our new research, published in the Daily Telegraph today, shows the majority of people agree PE should be a core subject alongside English and Maths #NSSW
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YST National School Sport Week is here! 🎉 . We are looking forward to promoting the 'Five Ways to Wellbeing' throughout this week and shining a light on the important role of PE and school sport to young people's wellbeing #NSSW
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Jill Scott is supporting our National School Sports Week campaign by asking everyone to make their #PledgeToPlay 😄. Pledge to be first on the list to receive digital resources for the week 👇 . @jillscottjs8
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🤸♂️It's not too late to join 5000 people in celebrating the link between sport, play, wellbeing and togetherness. When you sign up you'll receive a free guide and activity ideas to help you plan your National School Sport Week at Home 👉 #NSSWtogether
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Tomorrow we will announce our new strategy to use sport, PE and physical activity to improve young people's lives - more to be revealed soon!
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💫The power of PE 💫. Unhappy, unhealthy children don't learn. Our new report outlines the current state of PE, school sport and physical activity in England and the challenges facing young people today. We're sharing this as a matter of urgency
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Today marks the start of #parentsinsportweek we have published new guidance on how parents can get their kids active
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Just one week to go until National School Sport Week at Home! There's still time to register if you haven't already. If you're already signed up, we'd love you to share with us what you have planned for the week below! #NSSWtogether @skysports
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The @YouthSportTrust @AliOliverYST and team were delighted to attend @10DowningStreet today to discuss how together we can inspire more children and young people to be active, empower girls to lead, and increase participation opportunities for all.
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Education Secretary @GavinWilliamson has also confirmed that primary schools will be allowed to roll over any unused premium funding from this academic year.
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We believe all girls should have equal access to football. Last year, over 24,000 girls played football during curriculum PE. We want to grow that figure! You can pledge your schools commitment to growing girls' football this year at: #GameOfOurOwn
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Our CEO @AliOliverYST said: “As young people return to school, their wellbeing will be one of the biggest priorities in education. Sport and PE have an essential role to play in children’s recovery.”.
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We're incredibly excited to share the news that four-time Olympic and six-time World Champion, @Mo_Farah CBE, will be joining us as our new Youth Sport Trust National School Sport Champion!🏆. Mo shares our mission and passion to use the power of sport within schools to support
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We urgently need government to confirm the School Games Organiser funding for the next academic year and beyond. Without this network our young people will lose invaluable inclusive opportunities to compete, play, stay active and connect with peers. #SchoolSport #AtWhatCost?
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We've updated our PE #covid19 teaching top tips document, in line with @educationgovuk and @afPE_PE guidance. You can download the PDF from our website 👉
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Today marks the start of #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek 💛 Physical activity can help children feel better under lockdown. Learn about Amy’s story who we've supported through #ActiveInMind. We will be making these resources free for all from today ➡️
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We're supporting @YoungMindsUK as they call for Ofsted to look more closely at how schools are supporting mental health and wellbeing. This powerful video shows why it is so important.
Does this look familiar?. Mental health must be a priority in our schools. Now is your chance to #TellOfsted to make it one. Take action now:
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To support the return to school, we’ve developed some free activity cards for year 6 pupils focusing on social connection and the transition from primary to secondary school. You can download these free cards from:
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Uncertainty over the future of the primary PE & Sport Premium is putting immense pressure on the system at a time of acute need, warns @alanwatkinson1.
Mo Farah’s former PE teacher warns of damage to children's health without school sport funding @JWTelegraph
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Today, some of our country's sporting heroes join the call for government to confirm funding for the PE & Sport Premium from September. @mo_farah @HCDream2012 @JennyMeadows800 #NSSWtogether.
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In just 48 hours over 500 people have signed up for National School Sport Week at Home🤸 ! Join families, schools and organisations across the UK who will be challenging each other to virtual sporting activities between 20-26 June 👉 #NSSWtogether
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This month primary schools receive doubled funding to improve sport and PE. We ask them to make it count for the next generation.
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Budget announcement confirms funding for Primary PE, click here for more information 👇
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Today's activity is a 60 second challenge called Around The World. How many times can you pass the ball around your waist in 60 seconds? #StayInWorkOut #StayHomeStayActive @Complete_PE
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Grassroots sport is essential to young people's wellbeing and should continue through the lockdown. Thank you @DamianCollins @tracey_crouch @HelenGrantMP @BBradley_Mans @MarkPawsey Karen Bradley & Lord David Triesman for writing to @OliverDowden on this important issue.
Today I'm writing to @OliverDowden @DCMS with the support of fellow parliamentarians who share my concerns on grassroots sport ⚽🏉🎾
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'In recent years, Physical Education has been a victim of inspections placing too much weight on exam results.' @stuartkayYST says @Ofstednews proposed new framework is good news for PE and school sport.
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⚽ Win a series of Roy of the Rovers books for your school! ⚽ . Including the new book Rocky of the Rovers. All you need to do is be following @YouthSportTrust and @royoftherovers, Like and RT this post. Giveaway closes 6 November. Ts and Cs ➡️
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Our CEO @AliOliverYST talks to @TelegraphSport today about why PE and school sport must be at the heart of young people’s recovery from the impact of #COVID19 #PEchat.
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⏱️That’s it!⏱️ National School Sport Week at Home is over for another year. We've enjoyed every second and we hope you have too! Thank you so much for your support, here are just a small number of your amazing highlights 👉 #NSSWtogether.
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PE teachers have a huge impact on young people’s lives. This week, ahead of National School Sport Week at Home, we’re asking you to join in with #thankaPEteacher. Take a look at what happened when @AaronPhippsGBWR called up his childhood PE teacher for a chat. #NSSWtogether
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Today is the @EnglandFootball and @BarclaysFooty Biggest Ever Football Session in schools! ⚽ . Who's taking part with over 73,000 young people? . Let us know what you're doing by using the #LetGirlsPlay hashtag. YST staff will be getting involved too, stay tuned!
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National School Sports Week 2023 is live! 🙌 . Between 19-25 June, we’re asking families, schools, organisations to all #PledgeToPlay to ensure kids reach their daily 60 active minutes. Find out more about this year's campaign at | #NSSW2023
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🎉 Over 2000 people have now signed up for National School Sport Week at Home 🎉 Join us for our week-long celebration of sport and wellbeing by registering 👉 #NSSWtogether @SkySports
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We’re so grateful to all the Governing Bodies of Sport who have shown their support for PE, school sport and wellbeing by taking part in National School Sport Week at Home! 💙❤️ #NSSWtogether
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We’re excited to announce that National School Sport Week will return in June! This year’s theme is Together Again. #NSSW2021 will celebrate the return of youth sport and its power to support young people's recovery. Registration is now open ➡️
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New research by the @YouthSportTrust demonstrates the potential devastating impact of #SchoolSport funding delays. We urge government to immediately confirm that this essential funding will continue beyond the school year. #AtWhatCost?
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🚨 Newsflash 🚨 The new #ActiveRecovery Hub is now live! .Access over 250 resources to support young people in reconnecting with friends and having fun! . Find out more 👉 @Sport_England @DCMS @educationgovuk @TNLUK
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Every primary school in England is in the process of receiving the first installment of a £320 million government grant. Following a united call from the sport sector in June, this money could ‘change the game’ for hundreds of thousands of children.
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Responding to @Sport_England's #ActiveLivesChildren research, @AliOliverYST says "this important research from Sport England reinforces the importance of getting PE and school sport right for all young people". Read our full response >
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We can’t believe it's already the final day of National School Sport Week at Home! Be sure to tag us in your highlights today as we’ll be sharing a roundup of the week this afternoon ❤️💙 #NSSWtogether
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Today, we release new research looking at girls' participation in football and the barriers they face. Read the key findings here
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🤸After School Sport Club is returning on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5pm on our YouTube channel! #YSTAfterSchool will help young people develop their multi sports skills and we'll be joined by guest athletes from a number of NGBs. Read more ➡️
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PE is seen as a more important subject at school than history, according to a @YouGov survey of British adults:
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Following the Ofsted PE report released today, we believe it's time to re-imagine how and why we teach PE, sport and play and how it holds a fundamental role in the education and development of every child. Read our response 👇
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Today @educationgovuk have confirmed the deadline to spend the PE & Sport Premium carried forward from last year has been extended to the end of the 2020/21 academic year. Full guidance expected soon. For info and resources on the #PEPremium, see:
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What an incredible three days we’ve had at the #GirlsActive Coaches Camp! Nearly 150 girls have built new friendships, developed their coaching skills and their confidence. Huge thanks to our partners and funders @Sport_England @Womeninsport_uk @ThisGirlCanUK @LboroSport @TNLUK
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The Soft Drinks Industry Levy comes into effect tomorrow giving a boost to Primary PE and Sport Premium funding. We have developed a handy guide for schools on how best to spend the premium to create a lasting legacy and help tackle childhood obesity
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We're kicking off day 4 with a clip from @SkySportsNews yesterday featuring @AliOliverYST and @ThealeGreen @PEThealeGreen taking part in #NSSWtogether! Take a look below 👇
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The Physical Literacy Consensus Statement for England has been revealed. This statement has been developed to facilitate a shared understanding of physical literacy for those working in the sport, education, physical activity, recreation, play, health and youth sectors.
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We're delighted that our home learning PE and physical activity resources, created in collaboration with @complete_PE, are now featured on the @educationgovuk website. See them listed here:
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PE needs to be assessed against the life-enhancing outcomes we know that it can deliver - enhancing pupils' health, wellbeing and academic potential. Read our full response to @ofstednews childhood obesity report here:
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Just 7% of secondary-aged girls are doing enough physical activity. Our new #GirlsActive research reveals girls are 'falling out of love with PE'. Thanks @WomensSport for helping to empower girls. Read more @Sport_England @ThisGirlCanUK @Womeninsport_uk.
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In light of the @educationgovuk announcement yesterday on the Primary PE and Sport Premium, we want to achieve the following five visions.
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On day 2 of National School Sport Week at Home, we share our new report “What About the Boys?”, which sets out the potential for sport to play a greater role in improving boys’ mental health. Take a look 👉 #NSSWtogether
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We don't want any school to feel like they're alone. We're delighted to bring you #Coronavirus Support Live - a week of virtual, free to access CPD sessions for teachers and senior leaders taking place later this month. Find out more and book ➡️
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Following #ThisGirlCan 5th anniversary last week, we are joining forces with @Sport_England to launch new resources for secondary schools to help girls become campaigners for PE. Find out how your school can get involved for free @ThisGirlCanUK @TNLUK
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🚨 Back to school PE essentials 🚨. Use our free resources in line with @educationgovuk and @afPE_PE guidance to support your return to school. 👀 Take a look below and download them all from our website 👉 . #PEchat #edutwitter #PhysEd
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🤸On International Day of the Girl, let's address the alarming decline in girls' PE enjoyment. The pandemic has hit girls' mental health hard. We need to break down barriers and ensure every girl can access the benefits of PE and sport.💪 #InternationalDayOfTheGirl #GirlsActive
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Our first activity is battleships, a PE Home Learning activity. Master your throwing technique and think about how you best concentrate to outwit your opponent. #StayInWorkOut #StayHomeStayActive @Complete_PE .
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We've pulled together over 30 sources to create a new evidence paper on the impact of #covid restrictions on children and young people. Take a look here 👉
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And we are underway! Three incredible days of sport ahead @lborouniversity - it's time for #2017SG! @_SchoolGames @Sport_England
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We're so proud to work with @FA and @Disney_UK on the Shooting Stars programme, helping all primary school-aged girls to have equal access to football by 2024. Find out more about the programme in this case study 👉 #GirlsFootballInSchools @WillowTreeSSP
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🤸 After School Sport Club takes place tonight at 5pm with @Jenna_Downing! 🤸 . Our daily club will then kick off next week on our YouTube channel, where children and young people can try different sporty activities and learn new skills. #YSTAfterSchool
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We're so excited to be hosting the @FA Girls' Football School Partnerships - supported by @Barclaysfooty National Conference today! Let us know if you're attending 🙋 #GirlsFootballInSchools
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We’re touched at the donations we have received this week in memory of Sir David Amess. Sir David was a passionate supporter of good causes and helped us to champion the importance of PE and school sport. Our hearts go out to his family.
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