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Schools selected for Active Lives Young People Survey summer term
A total of 96 schools from across Derbyshire and Notts have been selected by Sport England to complete the Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the Summer 2026 term. The survey is the biggest of its kind, gathering insight into young people’s activity levels, physical literacy, swimming proficiency, wellbeing, self-efficacy and levels of…
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Latest Active Lives Adult Survey results published
Sport England has published the latest Active Lives Adult Survey Report, covering the period between November 2024 and November 2025. The survey shows that 64.6% of adults (30.9 million people) in England met the Chief Medical Officers’ (CMO) guidelines of doing 150 minutes, or more, of moderate intensity physical activity a week – an increase…
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All Move in Erewash work showcased in new film
All Move in Erewash (AMiE) is a partnership initiative between local services, organisations and people with lived experience. The aim is to make everyday movement more accessible and fair for people living with a limiting illness, long-term condition, or disability, and support people to move more in ways that work for them. A new film…
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ICON Social Infrastructure and Social Capital Report
A new report from The Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods has been published which explains why neighbourhoods need places like community centres, parks, and libraries. The report, ‘Social Infrastructure and Social Capital – the Active Elements of Community Resilience’, explores how these spaces help communities stay strong and safe, especially during difficult times. The report outlines…
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Active Lives Children and Young People survey results published for 2024-25 academic year
The latest results from the Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the 2024-25 academic year have been published by Sport England. The survey shows that nationally 49.1% of children are meeting the Chief Medical Officers’ (CMO) guidelines of taking part in an average of 60 minutes or more of sport and physical activity…
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More than 200 attend Notts Primary PE, Sport and Physical Activity Conference
More than 200 headteachers, teachers, PE Leads and others working to empower all young people in education settings to be active in a way that works for them, attended the Notts Primary PE, Sport and Physical Activity Conference on Monday 24 November. Organised by Active Notts and the Notts School Games Organiser Network, the event…
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New films showcase Notts School Games events
Two new films have been published, showcasing the Notts Forest Games and Nottinghamshire Schools Summer Games and which were held in July. The Notts Forest Games were held at Sherwood Pines. The event was a chance for young people to be active in nature, build confidence and resilience and try something new. More than 250…
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New film showcases collaborative working to encourage young people to be active in green spaces
Collaborative working between Gedling’s School Games Organiser, Gedling Borough Council and Walk Notts is the focus of a new film which shows how people are being encouraged to be active in local green spaces. The film tells how a walking meeting around Carlton sparked ideas of how to engage young people and families in the…
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School staff attend conference with focus on creating positive physical activity experiences for all
School staff from secondary schools, special schools and alternative provisions in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire attended the Derbyshire and Notts Secondary School Conference at Eastwood Hall on Monday 23 June. The theme of the day was ‘creating positive physical activity experiences for all’ and began with a keynote speech from British Weightlifter Emily Campbell. Delegates were…
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Girls Active School Games Celebration Day co-designed by Girls Active Leaders
A Girls Active School Games Celebration Day, co-designed by the Girls Active Leaders, has been held at Nottingham Trent University’s Clifton Sports Hub Active Notts and Active Derbyshire have been working in partnership with Youth Sport Trust (YST) to deliver the Girls Active programme in schools in Derby City and Nottingham City. In February a…
