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<p>In 2018-19, £100 million was made available for schools through the Healthy Pupils
Capital Fund for improving access to facilities for physical activity, healthy eating,
mental health and wellbeing – including playgrounds and sports facilities.</p><p>
</p><p>The Department allocates approximately £200 million in capital funding each
year directly to schools in England to invest in small capital projects to meet the
needs of their pupils and school. This could, for example, include investing in improving
the provision of playgrounds and equipment to support health and well-being. On top
of this, at Budget 2018, my right hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer allocated
an additional £400 million in capital funding for schools to spend on their own priorities.</p><p>
</p><p>Local authorities continue to be the biggest investors in community sport and
leisure infrastructure in England, which is important for delivering wider community
and health benefits. In addition, Sport England is investing over £194 million (between
2016-21) into projects focusing on improving children’s capability and enjoyment of
physical activity as well as providing opportunities for talented athletes to develop
their potential. It is important that all children have access to high-quality facilities
and spaces in their local areas, so that they can be active in safe and well-designed
places. In order to support this, Sport England are investing £40 million through
their strategic facilities and £15 million per year on improving Community Sport facilities
for the benefit of local communities.</p><p>The Department for Digital, Culture, Media
and Sport is working with the Department for Education and the Department for Health
and Social Care on a new cross-government action plan, to get children active both
in and out of school.</p>
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