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When you take part in sports, PE or any physical activity, you have the right to:

  • take part
  • have fun 
  • feel safe
  • be protected 
  • be heard
  • your privacy
  • share your opinion freely
  • join groups and meet others
  • feel informed
  • a clean and suitable environment
  • the right clothing
  • be your own self
  • get help if you need it

If you are not, or something is worrying you, please talk to an adult you trust, a welfare officer, childline on 0800 1111 or the Samaritans on 116 123. 

Commonwealth Games in Cornwall 2022

Is your school taking part in the School Games? The School Games has been designed so that everyone has the chance to get involved in multi-sport competition and to represent their school. Whether that's through a sport or a creative challenge. 

Next year, we are doing something even bigger and better! The Commonwealth Games are coming to England. With 11 days of swimming and diving, 8 days of cricket, 8 days of gymnastics and 7 days of athletics, including the marathon, the summer of 2022 is set for a spectacular home Games. The Birmingham 2022 competition schedule features more medal events for women than men for the first time in Commonwealth Games history, as well as a fully integrated para-sport programme.

We'd like to understand from young people who do not currently compete for their school in school sports, or are part of competitive sport clubs, what they would like to see from next year's School Games activities linked to the Commonwealth Games. 

Please complete the survey below and help us to create activities inspired by you.