Who We Are
The School Games is funded by Sport England and run by the Youth Sport Trust. It brings together local and county-level organisers to plan activities and support schools to make physical activity a regular part of the school day.
The School Games outcomes
The five School Games outcomes ensure there are clear priorities to work towards:
The team delivering the School Games
Schools
Schools run events within their schools and compete with others. This helps children develop skills, tackle inequalities, and improve their physical literacy.
School Games Organisers
There are over 450 SGOs across the country who support schools in their local areas. Their main responsibilities are:
- help schools to provide physical activity both in and outside of school.
- organise competitive sports opportunities for Key Stages 2-4, focusing on those who would benefit most from being more active.
- involve students in shaping their school’s sports programmes and offering leadership opportunities.
Schools will find their local SGO’s contact details by registering on the School Games website.
Active Partnerships
These are groups within each county that help shape the School Games at a strategic level. They all work to ensure the programme is effective and meets local needs.
The National School Games Consultation Group
The National Consultation Group is a body of SGO, Active Partnership, and NGB representatives across England. They meet once per term to discuss and review the key priorities for the School Games programme.
Schools can find their local representatives via their dashboard.
Where we started
The School Games began in 2006 as an annual multi-sport event, the School Games National Finals. It soon expanded to include local competitions at a both county and school level. To support this, National Governing Bodies of sport (NGBs) developed structured competition formats.
The School Games aims to support less physically active young people, rather than those already engaged in sports. This has led to new opportunities designed for the least active communities.
Since 2010, the School Games has provided 13.4 million participation opportunities for young people. Our goal is to continue making a positive impact on their lives for years to come.