The Government's Sporting Future: A New Strategy for an Active Nation will have a significant benefits for Primary Schools. Please see here
1. A new remit for Sport England's to support children from aged five in sport
2. Government will continue investment in the Primary PE and Sport Premium
3. Government will consider the work of School Games Organisers alongside a wider review of the School Games
4. Government will seek to better understand the barriers and issues around drop-off in engagement from primary to secondary schools
5. Continued commitment to the Bikeabilty cycle training programme to ensure all children have the opportunity to learn to ride a bike.
The great news is that the Government will continue investment in the Primary PE and Sport Premium and continue to advise schools on sustainable and effective ways to use it.
For further information on the Strategy and the response of the Youth Sport Trust please go to: http://www.youthsporttrust.org/news-media/news/2015/december/new-sports-strategy-welcomed-by-youth-sport-trust.aspx
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