why?
In the context of ever changing social, cultural and political conditions, the future choices and opportunities for children and young people to engage with, and develop in and through sport, physical activity, Physical Education and leisure more broadly has never been more important. Understanding how families (in their increasingly complex forms) play a central role in shaping children and young people’s engagement is crucial, yet recognising that many children and young people from diverse and socially vulnerable backgrounds may not have access to the same family environment as their peers is also important and a vital first step to enacting changing.