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<p>Physical education (PE) is a compulsory subject within the national curriculum
from key stage 1 to key stage 4. It is for schools to decide which sports to choose
for pupils both in PE and during extracurricular opportunities. The national curriculum
does not specify what schools should provide, but rugby is included as an example
of a sport that can provide important elements of the PE and Sport national curriculum
programme of study in key stage 3 and 4.</p><p>Where schools want to provide specific
sports, they can draw on support from the relevant national governing body. The Rugby
Football Union (RFU) offers a wide range of resources and age appropriate guidance
and advice for delivering rugby to primary and secondary age pupils. The RFU has been
conducting a review into the future of rugby in schools, and the department looks
forward to seeing the outcomes of this work and engaging with them accordingly.</p><p>On
8 March 2023, the department announced over £600 million in funding for the primary
PE and sport premium in the 2023/24 and 2024/25 academic years, and up to £57 million
up to March 2025 for the ‘Opening School Facilities’ programme. Schools can use this
funding to increase their sport provision such as rugby to a higher standard.</p><p>
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