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Written question asked by Baroness Grey-Thompson (Crossbench) on Monday, 1 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 June 2026. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Monday, 15 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Physical Education and Sports: Disability

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure disabled children have equal access to physical education and school sport.

Answer

This government is committed to breaking down barriers so that every child can access high-quality physical education and school sport. As part of our commitment to an inclusive school system the Youth Sport Trust is being funded to deliver Inclusion 2028, a programme that supports the school workforce to provide high-quality, inclusive PE and physical activity for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

Over £1 billion has been committed to school sport over the next three years, including £580 million for a new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network, and a £200 million investment in capital facilities. The new Partnerships Network will have a specific focus on tackling inactivity and will build on existing programmes, including Inclusion 2028, strengthening inclusive practice to ensure every child, regardless of need or disability, can participate, build confidence, and benefit from the sense of belonging that school sport provides.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL467
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Disability Pupils Sports Physical education
Link
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