Meon Valley MP Flick Drummond discusses campaign for longer school day with teachers and students from Youth Sports Trust
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Meon Valley MP Flick Drummond spoke with headteachers and students from the trust at a Westminster event to raise awareness about the importance of sport in schools.
The charity is calling for a long-term funding commitment for PE and school sport.
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Hide AdShe also discussed her hope for an extended school day and how this would help allow more time for sports and enrich children’s education making them well-rounded.
Ms Drummond said: ‘It cannot be underestimated how much sport teaches children key skills like teamwork and resilience and it gives them a lifelong love of activity.’
‘Meeting with the trust has made me even more sure the government should look at a longer school day to help meet activity targets and give children the extra-curricular activities that do so much to make them responsible and well-adjusted young people and adults.’
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