Latest Updates

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.

Take Part in the 2026 TCS Mini London Marathon in Schools

Posted 10 Mar 2026, noon

Schools across the UK are invited to take part in the 2026 TCS Mini London Marathon in Schools, giving pupils of all ages and abilities the chance to run, jog, walk, wheel or be guided around a two-mile course within their school setting.

Eight New Sport Formats Are Here!

Posted 24 Feb 2026, 10 a.m.

The wait is over! Eight more sports within the School Games have launched their brand-new formats!

More New Sport Formats Coming Soon

Posted 12 Feb 2026, noon

The fourth wave of redesigned School Games sport formats will launch on Tuesday 24 February 2026.

Get Your School Involved in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Posted 10 Feb 2026, 2 p.m.

Schools across England and Wales have an exciting opportunity to be part of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with dedicated activities designed to inspire the next generation of cricketers.

Boost Your Hockey Teaching with Free CPD Workshops

Posted 10 Feb 2026, 9 a.m.

Teachers, take your hockey sessions to the next level with our free online CPD workshops. Designed for all experience levels, these non-assessed workshops will help you deliver fun, inclusive, and engaging hockey lessons for every student.

Network Live 2026: Shaping the Future of Women’s and Girls’ Cricket

Posted 9 Feb 2026, 3 p.m.

We’re pleased to share an exciting opportunity from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for those passionate about developing women’s and girls’ cricket.

Inspire Young People at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

Posted 9 Feb 2026, 10 a.m.

We’re excited to share a fantastic opportunity from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for schools across the School Games network to be part of a truly unmissable sporting moment.

The Winter Games are on: Join Get Set for Milan and inspire children to get active

Posted 6 Feb 2026, 2:45 p.m.

As the world’s best winter athletes compete on the biggest stage, children across the UK can join in and get moving alongside Team GB and ParalympicsGB with Get Set for Milan, the official free education and engagement programme inspired by the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games.

Schools Achieve Highest School Games Mark Success Since 2018

Posted 30 Jan 2026, 12:42 p.m.

This year, 9,539 schools have achieved a School Games Mark – the highest number of awards since 2018/19 (pre-Covid), representing a significant step forward for school sport across England.

FutureFit: Digital Conference - Youth Football Changes

Posted 29 Jan 2026, 2 p.m.

During the 2025/26 season, The FA is hosting a series of FutureFit: Digital Conferences aimed at supporting stakeholders across the game ahead of the implementation of changes to youth football in 2026/27.

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!