This week I highlight the replacement of PE and sport premium funding with a new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network, the Education Secretary’s call for global leaders to join an International Alliance to deliver opportunity for all children with SEND and publication of updated DfE support materials for schools about using AI effectively and safely.

Replacement of PE and sport premium funding
It has been announced that the PE and sport premium will be replaced by a new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network, as part of plans to redirect £1 billion of spending. The Network will be fully operational from spring 2027 and will provide both universal and targeted support to schools, with a national delivery partner working alongside national governing bodies.

Targeted support could include expert coaches, top-up swimming lessons and extracurricular opportunities, while the universal offer will include online training for all schools. The model will be tailored to local needs, such as providing cricket equipment and links with local clubs where demand exists, or pool access and specialist teaching where data shows low swimming attainment.

New international alliance to support children with SEND
On Monday, at the Education World Forum, the Education Secretary called on global leaders to join an International Alliance to deliver opportunity for all children with SEND.

Using AI in education: support for schools
On Tuesday the DfE updated its free support materials for schools about using AI effectively and safely. The materials were developed by the Chiltern Learning Trust and Chartered College of Teaching.