<![CDATA[Harrow School Sports Partnership News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.harrowssp.co.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D3%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:40:29 GMT Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:40:29 GMT <![CDATA[ Girls Active National Reports 2025 ]]> https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=15 New data from the Youth Sport Trust’s annual Girls Active Survey has found that girls with multiple characteristics of inequality are being left behind in PE and school sport.

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:40:29 GMT https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=15 <![CDATA[ Prime Minister announced plans for new approach to PE and school sport ]]> https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=12 On 19th June 2025, the Prime Minister announced a new School Sport Partnerships and Enrichment Framework echoing calls for change from the industry

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:53:54 GMT https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=12 <![CDATA[ Primary PE and Sport Premium secured for 2025/26 ]]> https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=13 Primary PE and Sport Premium secured for 2025/26 as sector responds to spending review with calls for strategic investment in PE, sport and play

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:59:54 GMT https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=13 <![CDATA[ National School Sports Week is back! ]]> https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=14 16-22 June 2025, powered by Sports Direct x Under Armour

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:06:40 GMT https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=14 <![CDATA[ New findings show impact of exercise on children's mental health conditions ]]> https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=11 The report was produced for us by Edge Hill University after an independent evidence review that collated research from across 143 studies.

They have published a new report that shows there is "strong and consistent evidence that sport and physical activity interventions had positive effects on the diagnosed mental health problems of children and young people".

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:41:29 GMT https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=11 <![CDATA[ Sir Mo Farah and British Sporting Icons Call on Government to Initiate a New National Plan to Get Kids Moving ]]> https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=10 On World Children’s Day, Sir Mo Farah personally delivered a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, signed by Hannah Cockroft, Adam Peaty, Max Whitlock, Keely Hodgkinson and other Team GB Olympians and Paralympians.

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:34:51 GMT https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=10 <![CDATA[ Minister's message to the School Sport & Activity Sector Partnership Summit ]]> https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=9 Catherine McKinnell MP, the Minister for School Standards spoke virtually at the School Sport & Activity Sector Partnership Summit held at the King Power Stadium in Leicester.

]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:43:07 GMT https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=9 <![CDATA[ Mental Health Awareness Week assets now available ]]> https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=8 It’s not long to go until Mental Health Awareness Week!

As the official Community Partner, Sport England are so excited to raise awareness of the role of movement in supporting the nation's mental health and help people to find #MomentsForMovement in their daily routines.

]]> Fri, 10 May 2024 09:38:21 GMT https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=8 <![CDATA[ Physical activity critical in driving public health improvements ]]> https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=7 CIMSPA say the recent well documented increases in pressure and strain on the NHS are driving the inevitable knock-on effects of a lack of access to healthcare and ever-increasing waiting times. Both of which being significant factors in overall public satisfaction of our health service being at a staggering 40 year low of 29%.

]]> Fri, 10 May 2024 09:31:09 GMT https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=7 <![CDATA[ National School Sports Week is back for 2024 ]]> https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=6 National School Sports Week, dedicated to the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of children and young people through 60 minutes a day of PE, Sport, and Play is back!

From the 17th to 23rd of June, we will be igniting the field with passion and energy, all powered by the exciting Monster Kickabout from Sports Direct, which is aiming to 'put the ALL back into football.'

Since its inception in 2008, National School Sports Week has been the heartbeat of promoting PE, physical activity, and school sports, helping to nurture young talents to reach their full potential. This year's theme, powered by Monster Kickabout, introduces a special Euro 2024 event, merging your favourite sports with academic subjects to engage young minds in active learning.

Schools, families, organisations, and supportive partners – everyone is welcome to join the fun! Register today to unlock free equipment, resources, and lesson plans co-created by Youth Sport Trust, Sports Direct, and the brilliant minds from North Kent College.

]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:44:41 GMT https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=6 <![CDATA[ Enhancing PE provision and improving access to extracurricular sport in school ]]> https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=5 The Department of Education has released new non-statutory guidance for schools. 'Enhancing PE provision and improving access to extracurricular sport in school', provides school leaders with insight into the importance of being active for the education and development of young people.

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:09:15 GMT https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=5 <![CDATA[ Government announcement for critical school sport funding ]]> https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=4 The Government has announced over £600 million of ringfenced funding to support primary school physical activity and sport, alongside an additional £22 million of funding for the nationwide network of 450 School Games Organisers.

Both sets of funding will provide support for the next two academic years and will help schools in England to ensure PE and school sport are inclusive, engaging and fun for all young people, allowing every child the opportunity to compete.

]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:04:55 GMT https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=4 <![CDATA[ Registrations open for Shape Up Harrow ]]> https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=3 Shape Up Harrow is a FREE 12-week weight management course for Harrow residents 18-65 years old with a BMI of 30 or greater. Sessions are 90 minutes long and run weekly at Salvatorian College. ]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2022 16:22:36 GMT https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=3 <![CDATA[ Website Launch ]]> https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1 The HSSP website was launched at the Harrow Primary School PE leader's forum on 22nd September.

]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:44:08 GMT https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=1 <![CDATA[ National Fitness Day – 22nd September 2021 ]]> https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=2 National Fitness Day 2021 will take place on Wednesday 22nd September and is a chance to highlight the role physical activity plays across the UK, helping us raise awareness of its importance in helping us lead healthier lifestyles through being physical active.

]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:17:40 GMT https://www.harrowssp.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=2