Latest Updates

Record-breaking year for the School Games National Santa Dash 2025!

Posted 26 Jan 2026, 10 a.m.

More than 122,000 young people took part in this year’s festive School Games National Santa Dash, making it the biggest event of its kind to date.

Chance to Shine nominated for Smiley Award for 20th anniversary documentary

Posted 20 Jan 2026, 3 p.m.

We are pleased to share the news that Chance to Shine has been nominated for a Smiley Award for its 20th anniversary documentary, '20 Years of Chance to Shine'.

School Games National Santa Dash Press Release Templates

Posted 10 Dec 2025, 1 p.m.

Ahead of the 2025 National Santa Dash, we have templates for SGOs and schools to celebrate and share their involvement with local media. Let's make this year's Santa Dash the biggest ever!

Get Involved in Inclusion Live Week 2026

Posted 5 Dec 2025, 12:11 p.m.

The Youth Sport Trust, under its Inclusion 2028 initiative, is launching Inclusion Live Week 2026: a free, fully online series of webinars from 26–30 January 2026 to help schools and the School Games network deliver truly inclusive PE, sport and physical activity for pupils with SEND.

School Games Podcast - Episode 14 Now Available

Posted 1 Dec 2025, 2 p.m.

The latest episode of the School Games podcast is now live!

Schools Cricket Day is Coming - Sign Your School Up!

Posted 12 Nov 2025, 2 p.m.

To celebrate 50 days until the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is arranging a very exciting Schools Cricket Day on Thursday 23 April 2026. They are looking for teachers to help bring barrier-free cricket activities to your students by signing your school up for this amazing offer!

Get Ready for the 2025 National Santa Dash!

Posted 12 Nov 2025, 11 a.m.

The countdown is on for one of the most joyful events in the School Games calendar - the National Santa Dash, taking place this year on Friday 12 December.

Greater Manchester VI Sports Day: Sport for Everyone

Posted 11 Nov 2025, 2:26 p.m.

The 2025 Greater Manchester VI Sports Day gave children and young people with visual impairments a sports day designed for them.

Get Set for Milan: inspire children to get active this winter with Team GB and ParalympicsGB

Posted 6 Nov 2025, 10 a.m.

This November, join Get Set for Milan, the free inclusive programme from Team GB and ParalympicsGB. Move, play and log activity with your pupils for a chance to win an athlete visit.

Two New Sport Formats Join the School Games Line-Up

Posted 4 Nov 2025, 1 p.m.

Your School Games is delighted to announce the addition of two new and inclusive sport formats - the next exciting phase in our ongoing programme to refresh School Games competition opportunities.

New Podcast Episode: Empowering Young Voices Through Festivals

Posted 30 Oct 2025, 9 a.m.

The latest episode of the School Games podcast is now live!

Ealing Fields Fly the Flag for GB at NFL European U15 Girls Championship

Posted 17 Oct 2025, 10 a.m.

A team from Ealing Fields School have made history by winning the NFL Flag European U15 Girls Championship, representing Great Britain in a thrilling event hosted at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

RFU Launches New Women and Girls Strategy

Posted 13 Oct 2025, 8:57 a.m.

We’re excited to share that the Rugby Football Union (RFU) has published its 'Women and Girls Action Plan: Every Rose 2025–2030' - a bold, multi-year strategy designed to speed up participation, retention, and performance for women and girls in rugby.

How Bee Netball is Supporting Children On and Beyond the Court

Posted 7 Oct 2025, 7:43 p.m.

As the new academic year begins, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on an impactful 12 months for bringing Bee Netball to life in a way that has enabled children to learn and develop holistically through netball.

Join the 'Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport' Campaign

Posted 6 Oct 2025, 10:35 a.m.

This week is the CPSU and NSPCC 'Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport' campaign, an initiative that encourages parents and carers to play an active role in safeguarding children in sport.

Alternative Provision- PE in a Bag

Posted 3 Oct 2025, 10 a.m.

Melissa Palmer, Assistant Head at Torlands Academy, shares how the ‘PE in a Bag’ initiative is breaking down barriers in medical alternative provision, delivering tailored kits that make physical activity accessible, engaging, and inclusive, while fostering skills, wellbeing, and social connection for every student.

British Blind Sport 50th Anniversary Awards

Posted 2 Oct 2025, 2 p.m.

To mark five decades of championing sport and physical activity for blind and partially sighted individuals, British Blind Sport is proud to host its 50th Anniversary Awards and Celebration Dinner on Thursday 06 November 2025.

School Games Podcast - Episode 12 Out Now!

Posted 26 Sep 2025, 3 p.m.

The latest episode of our podcast is now live.

New 2025/26 School Games Mark Criteria Launched

Posted 19 Sep 2025, 1 p.m.

Schools across the country can now access the updated 2025/26 School Games Mark criteria, with applications opening later this year.

Take Part in National Boccia Day!

Posted 15 Sep 2025, 10 a.m.

This year’s National Boccia Day takes place on 27 September 2025, with a full week of celebrations running from 22-27 September.