Headteacher Email Template

This ready-to-use template helps you recognise their commitment to children’s health, wellbeing, and inclusive access to sport.

Dear Headteacher,

I am writing to congratulate you on [School’s Name]’s success in achieving a School Games Mark for the academic year 2025/26.

I am delighted your school has been recognised for your commitment to supporting all children to be physically active on a daily basis, through the School Games Mark award.

As you know, this generation of young people face many challenges including around development, wellbeing and access to essential skills. Regular physical activity can support progress in each of these areas and I am sure you see the direct impact being active has on children’s happiness, health and readiness to learn.

Too many children continue to be inactive outside the school day, making the importance of school-based activity greater than ever. By putting PE and school sport at the heart of your school, you are helping more children and young people access the substantial benefits which come from being physically active.

The School Games Mark assesses progress against measures including physical activity, inclusion, youth voice, physical literacy and opportunities to take part in competition. Your success in achieving a School Games Mark reflects your schools’ determination to support every child to find ways to be active, so no child misses out.

Thank you, and congratulations again to everyone at your school for your success in this important area.

Yours sincerely,

[INSERT NAME] MP