CYP Now - Sport in schools

Policies are being put in place across the UK to increase children and young people's access to physical education and sporting activities. Nancy Rowntree examines the state of provision across the regions.

ENGLAND

The 2006/07 School Sport Survey found that 86 per cent of pupils participate in at least two hours of physical education (PE) and school sport a week, meaning that the government has met its 2008 target of 85 per cent participation a year ahead of schedule.

Secondary schools offer an average of 21.7 different sports and primary schools offer 16. During the summer, the Prime Minister announced £100m investment to give every child the chance of five hours of sport a week. The investment will also fund a National School Sports Week during which schools will be encouraged to run sports days and inter-school tournaments. SCOTLAND

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