PE and Sport Premium Primary Schools
2026-06-22
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Q1
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Concerns about the impact of planned changes to the PE and sport premium on school budgets, especially affecting schools with limited resources.
What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of planned changes to the PE and sport premium for primary schools on school budgets. I visited Woodlands primary school recently where £17,000 has been taken off their budget this year from the PE fund, affecting many schools in my constituency.
We are determined to reverse declining rates of activity for children. We confirmed £1 billion in funding over three years, breaking down into £580 million for new PE and school sport partnerships network, £200 million for improved facilities, with transitional support for schools through the year.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not specify immediate financial year support for schools facing budget shortfalls from the PE fund cut.
At The Moment, Too Many Children Do Not Have Access To Sport And Are Not Meeting Recommended 60 Minutes Of Daily Activity
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Q2
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Concern about the immediate impact of reduced PE funding on specific schools, with a focus on Woodlands Primary School.
I visited Woodlands primary school 10 days ago where £17,000 has been taken off their budget this year from the PE fund. Can the Minister explain what is happening for this immediate financial year?
We are building something better for schools with national bodies providing opportunities and £1 billion over three years. There is transitional support, but we will build a new system that supports schools more effectively.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not specify immediate financial year support details.
At The Moment, Too Many Children Do Not Have Access To Sport And Are Not Meeting Recommended 60 Minutes Of Daily Activity
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Q3
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Senior headteachers describe a recent cut to PE and sport funding as 'a funding cut dressed up as an initiative', affecting millions of children.
The Government is making a 22% cut to funding, which will have serious consequences for millions of children. It is described by senior headteachers as a 'funding cut dressed up as an initiative'. Why are the Government doing this?
Only half of children meet the chief medical officer's recommendation. The current system needs to be transformed. A partnership model with national resources and local schools will improve this situation.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not explain why the Government is proceeding with a 22% cut in funding despite its potential negative impact.
Only Half Of Children Meet The Chief Medical Officer'S Recommendation. The Current System Needs To Be Transformed
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