Petition · Department for Education
Mandate all schools to provide at least two PE lessons per week
Closed
60 signatures
What the petition asks
We call upon the Department for Education and the Government to require all primary and secondary schools to provide at least two physical education (PE) lessons per week as part of the national curriculum.
Many UK schools only offer one short PE lesson per week, which we feel isn’t enough to support children’s health and wellbeing.
With rising levels of obesity, inactivity, and mental health issues, schools should provide more regular physical activity. In 2023-24, the NHS reported that over 1 in 5 Year 6-aged children were obese.
More PE lessons could boost fitness, focus, confidence, and healthy habits.
With rising levels of obesity, inactivity, and mental health issues, schools should provide more regular physical activity. In 2023-24, the NHS reported that over 1 in 5 Year 6-aged children were obese.
More PE lessons could boost fitness, focus, confidence, and healthy habits.
Timeline
| 2 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
60
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
2 Dec 2025
Closed
2 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 18 Aug 2026.