🏅 9,539 schools have achieved a School Games Mark in 2024/25 – a record number since the pandemic!
Congratulations to every school for inspiring young people through sport and physical activity.
📅 Applications for 2025/26 open 29 April 2026: https://t.co/SowopxCAkK
Last week, the FA and Barclays released the findings of the annual Equal Access to Football in Schools survey – and the results show encouraging progress. This year, 90% of schools offering Key Stage 2 and/or Key Stage 3 provision are now delivering equal access to football within the curriculum, up from 88% in 2024.
This is a moment to celebrate as since 2020, the number of girls attending schools with equal access has risen significantly to 2.6 million (an increase of 31% since 2020/21) showing real momentum towards long-term, societal change.
Read more here: https://t.co/bFP7T2Vg9b
#GirlsFootball #MadeForThisGame #GirlsFootballInSchools
Well done to our year 5/6 team that took part in a development football tournament this afternoon at Oasis Academy Wintringham - great teamwork shown by all 🤩 thanks @NELINCSSSP for another great event
So, what is the Inclusive Health Check? 🤔
It's a practical self-assessment tool supporting schools to embed inclusion across PESSPA provision.
Learn more here: https://t.co/CA1JXKlDtz
#SchoolGames#InclusiveHealthCheck
💬 You asked, we listened!
National School Sports Week 2026 will run 6–12 July – a date designed to better accommodate different school timetables across the UK.
Register early to access free resources, get ahead on planning, and enter exclusive prize draws.
🏴 Scottish schools – take part on the dates that work best for you!
👉 Sign up today: https://t.co/ot2lngu19z
#NSSW2026
The Inclusive Health Check is a free, online self-assessment tool embedded within the School Games programme, funded by Sport England, Department of Health and Social Care and Department of Culture, Media and Sport, and endorsed by Department for Education. 🙌
It helps schools reflect on whether their school sport and physical activity provision truly inclusive for pupils from underserved communities. ❤️
Read more here: https://t.co/Da1744dXhE
#Inclusion2028 #Inclusion #SEND
📢 The updated Safe Practice in PESSPA 2025 guidance is now LIVE!
This essential online resource provides the most up-to-date standards to support safe and high-quality Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity.
💡 Whether you’re a teacher, coach, or leader in PESSPA, this guidance ensures you have the tools and knowledge to create safe, inclusive, and effective environments for all young people.
✨ Available for just £40 – or FREE as part of afPE membership!
Don’t miss out on this must-have resource for anyone delivering PE and school sport.
👉 Find out more and access your copy today!
#FutureOfPE #afPE
📅 Early registration now open!
National School Sports Week 2026 takes place 6–12 July. Register early to:
• Access campaign resources first
• Enter exclusive prize draws
• Start planning your most active week yet
🏴 Scottish schools – take part any time in summer term with full access to free resources.
👉 Register here: https://t.co/ot2lngu19z
#NSSW2026
Super proud of these Year 5/6 girls this morning at the girls football tournament! Brilliant teamwork, fantastic sportsmanship and most importantly had fun representing their school! @PrimaryGreat@GCPYEAR6@year5GCP
Did you know 8 out of 10 parents say their child’s concentration and attention span improved after swimming lessons. 🧠 Swimming helps kids stay focused, think clearly and stay engaged both in and out of the pool.
Discover the full story ➡️ https://t.co/eX9nSaT8D9
#LoveSwimming
Well done to our Year 6 Boys team who came in third place at ESFA Boys football tournament today and have qualified for the quarter finals for the Ramsden's Cup @PrimaryGreat#gcppe#ambition#delightandjoy
Well done to year 5/6 boys football team who took part in their first tournament of the academic year this morning - even the wet weather didn’t dampen their spirits 🤩 thanks @NELINCSSSP for a great morning
📢UPDATE: Primary PE and sport premium
📄 Highlights🔽
- Reporting deadline extended until 5pm Tuesday 30th September 2025
- All schools in receipt of the funding must complete the report
- Failure to complete = not meeting grant conditions
- PE funding maybe recovered if not completed
- Schools who have not completed it, will be contacted by the DfE
- New Academy Schools should use previous 2024/25 UKPRN details for DSI log in
Full update accessible below
🔗https://t.co/sOzfqzAy9z
Physical literacy = our lifelong relationship with movement.
It’s more than skills, it’s about how we:
💙 Value & enjoy activity
🧡 Move, think, feel & connect
❤️ Carry movement with us through every stage of life. Let’s build a world where everyone can move with joy. 🌍💪
⏱️ It’s deadline day for the #SGMark!
Make sure your application is in by 11:59pm TONIGHT to be recognised for your 2024/25 School Games achievements 🏆
Once it closes, that’s it!
Need support? Check the guidance 👉 https://t.co/9KmscQCC2G or contact your SGO. Don’t miss out!
As the year comes to an end, it is time to celebrate a fabulous year of sport. We are so proud of everyone who has represented Team Elliston at sports, always showing determination, teamwork, respect and resilience. @NELINCSSSP #EllistonPE#EllistonPD