6. Debate on the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee Report — 'Levelling the playing field: A report on participation in sport and physical activity in disadvantaged areas'

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:07 pm on 30 November 2022.

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Photo of Dawn Bowden Dawn Bowden Labour 5:07, 30 November 2022

—and how it could be developed. 

A couple of recommendations were focused on improving access to school and community facilities, and Members will be aware that the Minister for Education and Welsh Language has announced £24.9 million to support schools to operate and develop as community-focused schools, reaching out to engage with families and pupils, particularly those disadvantaged by poverty. This includes £20 million of capital investment to allow schools to develop further as community assets.

Finally, Dirprwy Lywydd, I want to mention the sports summit that will be taking place a week tomorrow. Since becoming Deputy Minister, I've been impressed by the collaborative spirit that runs through the sector. The summit will capitalise on this, as it aims to bring different expertise and experiences together to ask what an inclusive sport system looks like and what role we can each play in delivering it. We know there are still many challenges faced by people who want to take part in sport and physical activity, and I'm excited to see and learn from the sector in Wales what we can do to make even greater progress in tackling these issues. I'm sure that Members across the Chamber will support us in our efforts to do that.