Sport England

Sport England is responsible for providing the strategic lead for sport in England to deliver Government's sporting objectives. The organisation develops the framework for the country's sporting infrastructure and distributes Lottery funding to where it will deliver most value for sport.

Sport England provides many different schemes to help promote Sport and P.E across England and its schools. One of the main schemes presented is ‘Active Schools’

Active Schools demonstrates Sport England's commitment to encouraging every child to stay physically active for life. It highlights the importance of physical activity as an essential part of a healthy, active lifestyle. It emphasises that, for some, early involvement in physical activity is the first step towards national or international sporting success.

Active Schools provides schools and teachers with the support, training and resources they need to give children the best possible physical education and sports provision. Its range of integrated products and services has been developed and consolidated through extensive consultation with Sport England's partners in the government, education, sport and health sectors.

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As Sport England is investing even more resources in supporting schools, practising teachers will continue to be involved in this consultation process. The result is a practical support programme that will inspire more children to take part in sport. Active Schools will evolve over time to meet the changing needs and aspirations of teachers and their students.

Sport is an essential part of a child's physical and social development. Active Schools is based on the principle that every child should develop a love of movement, physical activity and sport, and enjoy the lifelong benefits of sports participation.

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