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Update on PE and Sport Funding for 2026/27

The funding landscape for physical education and school sport in England is undergoing a significant period of transition, with important changes planned for the 2026/27 academic year.

The Department for Education (DfE) has announced a £150 million increase in transition funding for the 2026/27 academic year. This additional investment is intended to support schools during the move towards the new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network, which is scheduled to begin delivery from April 2027. The network is designed to strengthen collaboration between schools, local organisations, national governing bodies and specialist providers, with the aim of improving the quality, consistency and impact of physical education and school sport across England.

As part of this transition, schools are expected to receive a one-off payment of approximately £8,000 in October 2026, to be spent during the 2026/27 academic year.

For the year 2026 to 2027, the amounts payable will be:

  • schools with 16 or fewer eligible pupils will receive £390 per pupil

  • schools with 17 or more eligible pupils will receive £6240 and an additional payment of £10 per pupil

This funding is intended to ensure that schools are well supported as the new Partnerships Network begins working with schools from January 2027 ahead of full implementation in April 2027.

The Department for Education has published the Conditions of Grant, guidance and reporting templates see below for 2026/2027.

PE Passport

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Access your online Lancashire PE Scheme of Work or Max Whitlock Gymnastics through our partners, PE Passport.

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  Primary PE Passport Pricing 2026/27 

We are delighted to announce that subscription prices have remained unchanged for the forthcoming year, continuing to provide excellent value for schools. In addition, we have introduced discounted 3-year and 5-year subscription options, offering even greater savings and price certainty for schools looking to secure their PE assessment, planning and evidence-gathering platform for the longer term.

For further information about Primary PE Passport subscriptions, please refer to the PE Passport Platform Pricing Academic Year 2026 document. If you have any queries don't hesitate to contact myself or our invoice team at

LLEMonitoring@lancashire.gov.uk

Many thanks,

Jessica Squires

Teaching and Learning Consultant PE

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For just £250 of Sports Premium funding (per year), you can make sustainable improvements to gymnastics teaching and learning in your school. Max Whitlock Gymnastics is now available to order through your Lancashire PE Passport!

This collaboration aims to build confidence and knowledge for teachers and inspire pupils throughout the county, providing them with the tools and support to excel in their physical education journey.

Email llemonitoring@lancashire.gov.uk to add Max Whitlock Gymnastics to your PE Passport for one or three years.

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