Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of reductions in funding for the Primary PE and Sport Premium from the 2025-26 to the 2026-27 financial year on participation in physical education and school sport in primary schools.

The government is investing over £1 billion for PE and school sport over the next three years, including £530 million for a new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network, alongside investment in facilities and £150 million transitional funding for primary schools in 2026/27. The new partnerships will strengthen links between schools and local clubs and National Governing Bodies, to deliver high quality PE for every child and remove barriers to participation for less active children.

Detailed design and funding allocations will be confirmed through the procurement process.

This builds on the £67 billion core funding we are providing to schools this year, ensuring they have the resources they need to deliver for pupils.