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Physical education and daily movement are not being fully utilised in schools, leaving too many...
Recommendation
Physical education and daily movement are not being fully utilised in schools, leaving too many children, particularly the least active, without the health, wellbeing and learning benefits that regular activity provides. Curriculum time for PE has declined, its non‑core status has reduced its 54 perceived value, and inequalities in participation have widened as a result. Increasing timetabled PE is important, but meaningful change depends on embedding movement throughout the whole school day. Making PE a core subject would raise its status and help ensure that physical activity is integrated across teaching and learning, rather than squeezed from the timetable. (Conclusion, Paragraph 73)
Government Response Summary
The government recognises the role schools play in pupil activity and will continue to support schools in creating active environments and promoting flexibility, but does not address the recommendation to make PE a core subject.
Government Response
Not Addressed
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government
Not Addressed
The Government recognises the important role schools can play in helping children to be active in and around the school day. This can include high-quality PE, introducing active uniform, encouraging active travel and increased opportunities through wider school provision, including breakfast clubs and other wraparound activities. Through our wider work on PE, school sport and physical activity, we will continue to support schools to create environments that encourage pupils to be active, while allowing flexibility to respond to local needs and circumstances. Partnerships will have an outcome to reduce inactivity, and we envisage that supporting practice during and around the school day will be part of it.
Source
Committee
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Report
4th Report - Game On: Community and school sport
20 Apr 2026
HC 593
Addressee Bodies
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.3 yrs
Report published
20 Apr 2026