Written question asked by Damian Hinds (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 July 2026. It was answered by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Exercise: Schools

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of his Department’s contribution to the Department for Education to support exercise and other health-related activity in schools in (i) 2023/4, (ii) 2024/5, (iii) 2025/6 and (iv) 2026/7.

Answer

The Department of Health and Social Care works collaboratively with the Department for Education on a range of programmes to improve children’s health.

This includes making a significant funding contribution to the Department for Education over a number of years to the Primary PE and Sport Premium, and to the new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network, to provide all children with equal opportunities to reap the benefits of physical activity.

The Department of Health and Social Care works collaboratively with the Department for Education on a range of other health-related activity in schools, including the delivery of mental health support teams; integrated Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies; evidence-based screen use guidance for parents and carers of under-five year olds; the School Fruit and Veg Scheme; and on updating the School Food Standards to bring them in line with the latest dietary advice.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 14794
Session: 2026-27
Related items: Exercise: Schools
Friday, 17 July 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Finance Exercise Departmental coordination Department for Education Schools Department of Health and Social Care
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Exercise: Schools

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