Government funding 'will be spent on activities for children'

Government funding worth £20 million has been set aside in a bid to get children to try new activities.

The cash is part of the wider School Games project and will be used to boost the take up of competitive sports in schools. Health secretary Andrew Lansley said secondary schools will get £6.4 million to spend to secure the future of Change4Life Clubs.

He revealed the initiative will also be extended into primary schools next year, with the hope of persuading youngsters to get involved with a range of pursuits.
"This money will create more exciting opportunities to get the least active children involved in sport and physical activity - with all the important health benefits that come with being more active," he added.
Youngsters who participate in the scheme will be able to try new sports including, volleyball, badminton and table-tennis.

Elsewhere, Michael Gove recently revealed the school sports programme will not be axed, instead education facilities will get half of the £162 million funding to continue with their efforts to get more kids to try new activities.

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