Sports in schools is to be given a 'huge boost' to 'level the playing field' for boys and girls. The new standard for PE will see both girls and boys offered the same sports in hope of inspiring the 'next generation of Lionesses'.
A minimum of two hours of quality Physical Education (PE) per week is to be offered through the refreshed School Sport Action Plan, along with a multi-million investment in school sport and after school activities.
The Government will be setting out the new standards on International Women’s Day in order to offer girls and boys the chance to be involved with the same sports during PE and extracurricular time in schools across the country.
