SPORT ENGLAND

Sport England is an organisation committed to creating opportunities for people to start in sport, stay in sport and succeed in sport. They provide the strategic lead for sport in England and are responsible for delivering the Government's sporting objectives.

YOUTH SPORT TRUST

The YST mission is to build a brighter future for young people through PE and sport. 

BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF ADVISERS AND LECTURERS IN PE

BAALPE is an association for advisers, lecturers, inspectors, consultants, advisory teachers and other professionals with qualifications in physical education, sport and dance. It exists to promote and maintain high standards and safe practice on all aspects and at all levels of physical education. It extends professional support to all members through a range of courses and seminars and by providing insurance cover and advice appropriate to their needs.

THE ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION UK

The Association of Physical Education UK offers advice on all matters relating to PE, health and safety and associated professional matters.  

BRITISH SPORT TRUST - SPORTS LEADERS ASSOCIATION

The aim of Sports Leaders UK is to help people discover their potential through sport and provide an opportunity to share those abilities with others. They use sport because it is popular and accessible, but you don't need to be a sports super star to get involved just some get up and go and an interest in helping others.

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

The Department for Education is responsible for education and children services. 

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA AND SPORT

The aim of the DCMS is to improve the quality of life for all through cultural and sporting activities, to support the pursuit of excellence and to champion the tourism, creative and leisure industries.

BIG LOTTERY FUND

The Big Lottery Fund gives grants out ranging from £300 to over £500,000 to various organisations ranging from small local groups to major national charities.

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION (OfSTED)

Ofsted is a non-ministerial government department established under the Education (Schools) Act 1992 to take responsibility for the inspection of all schools in England, whether state or independent . Their role also includes the inspection of local education authorities , teacher training institutions and youth work.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA) is closing as part of the Government's reforms. The website is due to close Autumn 2011.