Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 25 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 31 March 2004. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 March 2004 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to her Answer of 8th March, 418 c1292W, on sporting opportunities (children), what assessment has been made of the activities of pupils who do not take part in, or are not offered, two hours of high quality physical education per week in Phase 1 Partnership schools; pursuant to her Answer of 8th March, Official Report, column 1292W, on sporting opportunities (children), what steps have been taken to assess the two hour high quality physical education per week participation rates of young people in Phase 1 Partnership schools. - Inc figure.

Answer: Mrs. Calton: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport pursuant to her answer of 8 March 2004, Official Report, column 1292W, on sporting opportunities (children), (1) what assessment has been made of the activities of pupils who do not take part in, or are not offered, two hours of high quality physical education per week in Phase 1 Partnership schools; [164467] (2) what steps have been taken to assess the two hour high quality physical education per week participation rates of young people in Phase 1 Partnership schools. [164469] Mr. Caborn: Data collected from Phase 1 School Sport Partnership schools indicates that 61 per cent. of pupils are spending at least two hours per week on high- quality PE and sport, within and beyond the curriculum. The results from the survey of all School Sport Partnerships will be published in April. All Partnerships will receive a report, allowing them to compare their performance with the national average and to address gaps in their provision at a local level.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 419 c1459W;419 c1461W; 164467;164469
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Children Public participation Physical education Standards Schools Young people Sports
Contains statistics: Yes
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