https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/nationalsportweek/Recent content in nationalsportweek on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 10 Jul 2026 11:15:30 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/youth-sport-trust-ceo-urges-schools-to-prioritise-pe-and-daily-physical-activity/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:15:30 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/youth-sport-trust-ceo-urges-schools-to-prioritise-pe-and-daily-physical-activity/Ali Oliver MBE, CEO of the Youth Sport Trust, has called on schools to prioritise physical education (PE) and daily physical activity, emphasizing that the nation needs school sport more than ever. Speaking at Holte High School in Birmingham during National School Sports Week, Oliver highlighted the powerful benefits of regular exercise on young people’s mental and physical wellbeing. At Holte High, the event focused on encouraging Muslim girls to engage in sports, with athletes and teachers promoting inclusivity and participation among this under-represented group.