New network of PE and School Sport Partnerships
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport, and Department for Education, has this week confirmed investment of more than £1bn over the next three years in PE and school sport.
More young people will have access to high quality PE and school sport under the government’s new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network, which will bring national sporting expertise into every primary and secondary school to tackle inactivity.
The government is investing over £1 billion in school sport over the next three years, including funding for the new Partnerships Network, improvements to school sports facilities and support for primary schools as we move to the new approach.
Backed by £580 million and set to be fully up and running from Spring 2027, the Network will replace the existing PE and Sport Premium and put an end to the one-size fits all model that has failed too many children for too long, while meeting the ask of leading voices in sports education.
In Plymouth, we are in a particularly strong position. As one of the few areas nationally to have sustained a School Sports Partnership following the removal of central funding, we have a well-established network, trusted relationships and a proven track record of delivering high-quality opportunities for young people.
This places the Plymouth School Sports Partnership (PSSP) in an excellent position not only to support schools through this transition, but to continue evolving and strengthening our offer to meet future needs.
The PSSP Steering Group meeting on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 will bring key partners together to shape the next phase of our work. Our focus will be on ensuring that schools continue to receive meaningful support and that pupils across the city still benefit from a broad and enriching range of PE, school sport and physical activity opportunities.
We will be in touch with schools shortly after half-term with our 2026/27 offer, providing further clarity and outlining how we will continue to support you during this transition.