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Step into Sport

Step into Sport is part of the Government’s PE and Sport Strategy for young people (PESSYP) - formerly known as the PE, School Sport and Club Links strategy (PESSCL).

The PESSCL Strategy went live in April 2003. Between 2003 and 2008 the Government has invested £1.5 billion to deliver PE and Sport for young people through the strategy.

The strategy has been developed by, and is the joint overall responsibility of, the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

Since the Prime Minister’s announcement and subsequent extension of the strategy, DCSF and DCMS will also work closely with the Department for Universities, Innovation and Skills (DUIS) in relation to 16-19 year olds and develop strong links to Department of Health programmes.

The strategy’s overarching aim is to create a world-class system for PE and sport for children and young people. This aim will support delivery of PSA 22 which will “Deliver a successful Olympic Games and Paralympic Games and get more children and young people taking part in high quality PE and sport.”

Step into Sport Programme 2008-2011

In essence the Step into Sport programme is the tool which enables schools to grow young people as leaders and deploy them as active volunteers both within the school and community settings.