It is hoped around three million children will take part in what the government is calling a "week-long celebration of PE and school sport" from 30 June.
The week will be managed by the charity Youth Sport Trust and part-financed by Norwich Union. Schools are being offered a resource pack with ideas, as well as guidance from trust officials. Activities taking place include sport festivals and competitions between schools.
"The new National School Sport Week is a great opportunity to reinvigorate inter- and intra-school competition for thousands more youngsters," said Youth Sport Trust chief executive Steve Grainger.
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