What is the School Games?

Our mission and vision

The School Games will make a positive and meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people through sport and physical activity.

The School Games will continue to put physical activity and school sport at the heart of schools, and provide young people with the opportunity to enjoy and learn through competition to achieve their personal best.

What makes an activity School Games?

• There is a strong emphasis on inclusion within School Games activities to ensure all young people are given the opportunity to take part and achieve their 60 active minutes
• School Games activities are intended to address a key area of need and can be targeted to support a specific group of young people who will benefit the most. This will be determined locally so School Games offers may vary from area to area.
• Young people are offered additional opportunities to take part and support their personal development through youth engagement (e.g. by leading, coaching or officiating)
• Creating a positive experience is at the heart of School Games to inspire regular participation in sport and physical activity
• Community opportunities are clearly signposted
• Activities are created which reflect the Spirit of the Games values: determination, eco-friendly, honesty, passion, respect, self belief, and teamwork.
• Activities are designed to be appropriate and meaningful for young people taking part, which may mean that young people themselves have been involved in the design, creation or production of an activity.
• Activities can be developed and delivered using School Games resources, such as National Governing Body competition formats and challenges