UK Invests £1 Billion in School Sports

Why this is here: The new Partnerships Network will be fully operational by Spring 2027, replacing the PE and Sport Premium and aiming for a more equitable distribution of resources.

The UK government will invest over £1 billion in physical education and school sport over the next three years. This funding aims to address inequalities in access to activity for young people across England. About £580 million will fund a new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network starting in Spring 2027, replacing the existing PE and Sport Premium.

Nearly £200 million will improve school sporting facilities, potentially increasing accessibility for students with special educational needs. A one-time £100 million payment will support primary schools during the transition to the new approach.

Less than half of young people currently meet the recommended 60 minutes of daily activity. The government acknowledges that previous investment, while substantial, has not fully solved the problem of childhood obesity—currently affecting roughly 1 in 5 primary school students. Sport England and the Football Foundation will collaborate on the initiative, focusing on facility improvements and targeted support for underrepresented groups.