What plans it has to ensure physical activity for every child and youth in day care and in school.

We are seeking to ensure that every child in Scotland has access to services that support them in being physically active. Services should be at a level that children can meet the minimum activity required for health. The Executive has invested £24 million in Active Schools and more than 600 Active School Co-ordinators have already been recruited. The co-ordinators have developed programmes of high-quality opportunities to enable children to participate in regular, frequent, safe and fun activities incorporating physical activity, sport, play and active travel.
In response to the PE Review Group report published on 14 June 2004, the Minister for Education and Young People outlined a 10-point action plan aimed at providing more time for physical education, more teachers of physical education and more choice in physical education. The Scottish Executive Education Department are working with Learning and Teaching Scotland, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) and other stakeholders to take this forward.
For children of pre-school age, physical development and movement is one of the five key aspects of A Curriculum Framework for Children 3 to 5. This underpins the provision of pre-school education and providers are required to provide opportunities for physical activity both indoors and outdoors. In addition the National Care Standards for Early Education and Childcare up to the age of 16 include a requirement for children and young people to have the opportunity for energetic physical play. Quality in pre-school education and child care is ensured through inspection by HMIE and the Care Commission.