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The contribution of the school environment to a child’s development with daily physical activity through sport and physical education (PE) cannot be ignored. Sport participation in schools can provide many benefits in terms of physical fitness, health benefits, cognitive development, personal wellbeing, and social integration. The role that sport now plays in the ‘Academies’ environment is proving to be a fundamental building block in the overall pupil’s experience.

Press Release

Academies control their own admissions process and like to lead at the forefront of innovation especially when it comes to sport and physical activity. The government have argued that academies are working towards driving up standards by putting more power in the hands of head teachers over pay, length of the school day and term times. They have much more freedom and can opt out of the national curriculum. It’s a been a big leap, but one that seems to be reaping rewards.

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