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The Importance of Young People in Sport: Embracing Youth Leadership for a Brighter Future

As we celebrate International Youth Day, today is the ideal moment to reflect on the critical role young people play in the world of sports. Serena Mahandru, Governance Officer at the Alliance, sheds light on the ongoing efforts within the sports sector to create meaningful opportunities for young people.

Published 12 August 2024, Children and Young People

Using sport to promote children’s mental health and wellbeing

This week (5-11 February) is Children’s Mental Health Week, and the Alliance is keen to highlight the instrumental role that sport and recreation plays in promoting mental wellbeing among children and young people.

Published 05 February 2024, Children and Young People

Alliance welcomes further committed support for PE and School Sport

Government has today announced a package of measures and associated funding to support equal access and enhance the provision of PE, school sport and physical activity opportunities in and out of school hours (full details below).

Published 08 March 2023, Children and Young People

Children’s activity figures return to pre-pandemic levels, but challenges remain in recovery process

Sport England has published its latest Active Lives Children and Young People Survey which reveals activity levels overall have recovered to pre-pandemic levels.

Published 08 December 2022, Children and Young People

Latest figures show greater need to support battle against childhood inactivity

Sport England has published its latest Active Lives Children and Young People Survey which reveals that the Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a decline in activity levels and seen fewer young people take enjoyment from sport and physical activity.

Published 09 December 2021, Children and Young People

Department for Education announce £10.1 million investment in school sport

The Department for Education has confirmed that £10.1 million of funding will be invested into schools across England this academic year, to help school sports and swimming facilities to be opened outside of school hours.

Published 05 February 2021, Children and Young People

Alliance shines spotlight on Warrington Youth Rowing this Children’s Mental Health Week

It is a particularly unsettling time for children at the moment, with the coronavirus pandemic keeping many at home, away from friends and without a routine.

Published 03 February 2021, Children and Young People

Activity levels for children drop as restrictions take hold

Sport England have released the latest Active Lives Children and Young People Survey report which demonstrates the negative impact that COVID-19 has had on activity levels among younger people.

Published 14 January 2021, Children and Young People

Government guidance on extra-curricular sport during the lockdown

The Youth Sport Trust, Sport and Recreation Alliance, ukactive and Association for Physical Education have come together to help clarify what extra-curricular sport is permitted under government’s new lockdown guidance.

Published 10 November 2020, Children and Young People

Alarming lack of school sport activity shows importance of sugar tax money

Sport England have released the latest figures for childhood activity across the country and while levels are on the rise, there remain a number of issues which are stopping nearly four million children from being active.

Published 06 December 2019, Children and Young People