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London Sport response to government report on covid-19 impact on schools

London Sport response to government report on covid-19 impact on schools

London Sport has responded to the report which shows a mixed picture for the state of PE in primary and secondary schools after 18 months of disruption to the education sector.

The total investment across London is nearly £800,000

Schools receive up to £10,000 to increase access to sports facilities this summer

Children in 23 boroughs will have increased access to physical activity and sport throughout this Olympic summer and the new school year thanks to nearly £800,000 of London Sport investment.

Funding is open to all schools but will be targeted in certain boroughs

Funding for schools to open sport facilities out-of-hours to support healthy lifestyles

Schools in London are being encouraged to apply for a new London Sport fund which will support them to open or re-open their school facilities outside of school hours for local young people.

Young people will co-create solutions that meet their needs and expectations.

Boost for London schools with new government funding to support opening facilities

Schools in London are to benefit from £1m of support to open their facilities to the community outside of the normal school day to allow young people more opportunities to be physical active.

School facilities like all-weather pitches can be used by clubs outside of school hours

​Re-activating young Londoners by increasing access to school facilities

Specialist Advisor for Children and Young People Gary Palmer looks at how broadening access to school's sport facilities could be a vital piece to the puzzle of re-activating our children following the period of lockdown due to the covid-19 outbreak.

London Sport aims to ensure Londoners live happier, healthier lives through sport and physical activity

About London Sport

London Sport aims to ensure more Londoners live happier, healthier lives through sport and physical activity. Supported by the Mayor of London and Sport England, our target is to get Londoners more physically active.

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