Physical Education
Commons · Question 128860 · Tabled 21 Apr 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Marsha De Cordova
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that children receive a minimum of two hours of high-quality physical education per week, and are supported to be physically active for at least 60 minutes a day.
Answer
Answered by Georgia Gould, 29 Apr 2026
The government has pledged to protect PE time and wants schools to offer a minimum of two hours of PE per week for all pupils. The department is committed to supporting schools to meet this ambition.The government response to the independent Curriculum an...