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Acknowledged
We recommend that the Government require schools to have a policy to give every child...
Recommendation
We recommend that the Government require schools to have a policy to give every child the opportunity to achieve at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day. We further recommend that the Government set clear expectations for activity to be woven into the school day, through short movement breaks, active travel, and wrap‑around provision. (Recommendation, Paragraph 75)
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the important role schools can play in helping children be active and will continue to support them in creating active environments, but does not commit to requiring a specific policy or setting clear expectations.
Government Response
Acknowledged
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
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