The physical education and sport premium: Social justice, autonomy and school sport policy in England

Since the global economic recession, public services in the UK have been badly affected by austerity measures. However, whilst public services, including health, defence and the police faced significant cuts to their budgets, Primary Physical Education in England has actually received additional ring-fenced funding through the Physical Education and Sport Premium since 2013. This funding is provided directly to schools, and though the Department...