For many pupils, school PE lessons are the first and only place they will be taught about safe movement and exercise, helping shape attitudes to physical activity in later life.
However, a recent Ofsted report found PE provision in many schools is limited in scope and ambition meaning children are missing out on key experiences and opportunities.
This is especially true for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) who are not always properly supported to achieve in PE and sport.
The report looked at PE provision in 25 primary schools and 25 secondary schools visited between November 2022 and June 2023.
Inspectors found pupils with SEND were supported to achieve well in PE in just over half of the schools but provision in others was not always meeting their needs.
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