Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Recommendation 24
24
Accepted
We recommend that the Government strengthen the national curriculum by confirming that as part of...
Recommendation
We recommend that the Government strengthen the national curriculum by confirming that as part of the new approach to school sport announced in June 2025, a minimum of two hours of high‑quality PE each week will be mandatory. (Recommendation, Paragraph 74)
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The government accepted the recommendation, stating it is strengthening the PE curriculum across all key stages so that schools recognize the need to protect two hours of PE time for all pupils weekly.
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government · verbatim extract
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The Government recognises the importance of ensuring all pupils have sufficient time for high-quality physical education. The independent Curriculum and Assessment Review, which published its final report on 5 November 2025, found that, despite PE’s significant physical, mental and educational benefits, delivery is inconsistent across schools, with variation in quality. It recommended a clearer purpose, stronger progression, improved clarity in areas such as dance, swimming and outdoor and adventurous activities, increased focus on physical activity, and clearer separation between compulsory PE and GCSE PE. The Government has accepted these recommendations and is strengthening the PE curriculum across all key stages to give it a clear purpose for all pupils, so that schools recognise the need to protect two hours of PE time for all pupils throughout their time at school.
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