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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

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that all children (1) receive a minimum of two hours of high-quality physical education per week, and (2) are supported to be physically active for at least 60 minutes a day.

Answer

In November 2025, the government responded to the independent Curriculum and Assessment Review, in which we accepted the recommendations made on PE. As part of this, we will revisit the aims of compulsory PE across all key stages and make clear the purpose of PE for all pupils, to ensure that schools recognise the need to protect at least two hours of PE time for their pupils throughout their time at school.

The government wants all children to access the significant physical and mental health benefits being physically active provides. The government is investing £1 billion to support this, including £580 million to establish a PE and School Sport Partnership. The network will support access for all children, especially those who are currently less active, through improving PE provision and increasing enrichment opportunities related to physical activity and sport.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL468
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Physical education
Link
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