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2020 Greater Manchester Winter School Games revamped to help more new children access competitive sport
On Wednesday 25th March, hundreds of primary school children will gather together for the 18th Greater Manchester Winter School Games.
Greater Manchester School Games statement on Covid-19 (coronavirus)
Guidance for the Greater Manchester Winter School Games regarding the coronavirus.
New research released on the links between sedentary behaviour in young people and mental health
New research has highlighted the link between sedentary behaviour during adolescence and depression whilst highlighting the need for people of all ages to move more.
Schools encouraged to open up and make the best use of their sports facilities
As part of the School Sport and Activity Action Plan, the Department for Education have invested £1.5m to support schools to open their sports facilities. We will work with a range of schools to better understand the current use of school facilities aiming to give pupils and the community access to sporting facilities that meet local needs.
Secondary School Teacher Training
Sport England is investing £13.5million of National Lottery funding into a Secondary Teacher Training programme, designed to provide teachers with access to professional development as well as put pupil’s enjoyment and whole school outcomes at the heart of PE and school sport.
23,100 more young people active in Greater Manchester
Research released today by Sport England shows that there are now 45.2% of children & young people active for at least 60 minutes a day in Greater Manchester, which equates to 176,700 young people.