Latest Updates

School Games National Santa Dash – Friday 11 December

Posted 20 Oct 2026, noon

It’s time to dust off those Santa hats and festive jumpers, and get ready to dash! The School Games National Santa Dash returns on Friday 11 December, bringing schools together for a day of festive fun, physical activity and shared memories.

Updated School Games Scale & Reach report 2025/26 now available

Posted 19 Oct 2026, 4 p.m.

The latest version of the School Games Scale and Reach report for 2025/26 is now available, reflecting the recent success of the School Games Mark.

New School Games sport formats now available!

Posted 5 Oct 2026, 4:45 p.m.

Twenty brand-new School Games sport formats are now live, giving schools, School Games Organisers (SGOs) and Active Partnerships more opportunities to deliver inclusive, engaging and meaningful competition.

Inclusive Health Check Week: get the most from your Check and action plan

Posted 28 Sep 2026, 11 a.m.

Inclusive Health Check Week takes place from 28 September to 02 October 2026, providing an opportunity for schools and School Games Organisers (SGOs) to reflect on inclusive practice, identify areas for development, and turn their findings into meaningful action.

School Games Mark reaches 10k+ as 2026/27 Criteria launch

Posted 25 Sep 2026, 3:44 p.m.

More than 10,000 School Games Marks have now been verified for 2025/26, marking a significant milestone for the School Games Mark. The final number of applications will be confirmed once the remaining applications have been verified.

Introducing more School Games sport formats!

Posted 8 Jul 2026, 4:24 p.m.

We're pleased to announce the launch of the sixth wave of School Games sport formats, giving schools, School Games Organisers, and Active Partnerships even more opportunities to deliver inclusive, engaging and high-quality competition.

Register your interest in supporting the Boccia England Schools Competition

Posted 9 Jun 2026, 10 a.m.

Boccia England is inviting School Games Organisers to register their interest in supporting the development and delivery of a new schools boccia competition programme.

School Games National Summit 2026 Drives Impact for Young People

Posted 4 Jun 2026, 11 a.m.

More than 560 delegates from across the School Games network came together on Wednesday 03 June for the School Games National Summit 2026, a day dedicated to sharing learning, celebrating impact and exploring how PE, sport and play can continue to create meaningful opportunities for children and young people.

School Games Impact Awards 2026 Winners Celebrated at National Summit

Posted 2 Jun 2026, 10 p.m.

Outstanding schools, organisations, and individuals from across the School Games network have been recognised at the 2026 Impact Awards Celebration Evening, held as part of the School Games National Summit.

Nominations now open for Youth Sport Trust's Young Changemaker Awards 2026

Posted 21 May 2026, 3 p.m.

The Youth Sport Trust are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the Youth Sport Trust Young Changemaker Awards 2026 – a celebration of the inspirational young people making a real impact through PE, play and sport.

New School Games Podcast Episode Now Live: Focus on School Games Mark

Posted 12 May 2026, 3 p.m.

The latest episode of the School Games Podcast is now available, with a special focus on the School Games Mark ahead of the upcoming application window.

England Squash - Get your pupils moving with a sport they’ll love!

Posted 6 May 2026, 3 p.m.

Want a fun, accessible way to get every pupil moving? Ready, Set, Squash introduces squash in a simple, flexible way designed for all abilities and all primary spaces.

School Games Mark 2025/26 Now Open – Apply by 31 July

Posted 29 Apr 2026, noon

Applications for the 2025/26 School Games Mark are now open, giving schools across the network the opportunity to be recognised for their commitment to PE, school sport and physical activity.

Opportunity for young people: Inclusion 2028 Young Person Collective

Posted 23 Apr 2026, 10 a.m.

The Youth Sport Trust is inviting applications for the Inclusion 2028 Young Person Collective - a group of young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities who help shape more inclusive PE and school sport.

Bring the Commonwealth Games 2026 into the Classroom

Posted 22 Apr 2026, 11 a.m.

With the Commonwealth Games 2026 set to take place in Glasgow this summer, schools are being invited to engage pupils through a dedicated classroom resource pack designed to bring the spirit of the Games to life.

England Athletics Webinar: Supporting Safe, Structured School Competitions

Posted 15 Apr 2026, 1 p.m.

England Athletics is set to host a dedicated webinar for school athletics competition organisers, providing essential guidance on delivering age-appropriate, safe and well-structured events within the new national framework.

New School Games Mark Video Launched to Support Applications

Posted 15 Apr 2026, 10 a.m.

A brand-new School Games Mark video is now live, designed to support schools and SGOs with a clear overview of the application process ahead of the 2026 window.

Free England Hockey Virtual CPD Workshops

Posted 10 Apr 2026, noon

Teachers, boost your hockey delivery with England Hockey's free online CPD workshops!

School Games Organisers Network Funding Confirmed for 2026/27 Financial Year

Posted 27 Mar 2026, 10 a.m.

The Government has today confirmed funding for the School Games Organisers Network has been extended.

Join Get Set for Milan and keep inspiring children to get active with Team GB and ParalympicsGB

Posted 17 Mar 2026, 9 a.m.

The Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 may have finished, but the energy, inspiration and unforgettable moments don’t have to end there.