The Towards an Active Nation Strategy 2016-2021 reveals that Sport England, which has had its remit extended to cover children from the age of five rather than those aged 14 and older, will "engage families and children’s wider support network to influence behaviours at an early age".
Meanwhile, specialist training will be provided to at least two teachers in every secondary school in England by 2020, with the aim of improving experiences of children in school and increasing the focus on supporting inactive children and students to take up sport and exercise.
The organisation will also look to ensure there is a good sports and activity offer before and after the school day by supporting “satellite clubs” and exploring opportunities offered by the government's proposed extension of the school day.
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