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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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Safer Spaces, Stronger Minds Conference
Tuesday 10th March, together with Active Derbyshire, we were delighted to host the first Safer Spaces, Stronger Minds Conference. ✨ The day brought together organisations from across the sport, leisure and wellbeing sectors to explore how we can continue strengthening safeguarding and welfare practices within our spaces. It was a day filled with thoughtful discussion,…
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Active Neighbourhood Scans Insight
Over the Summer of 2025, Amber Valley Walk Derbyshire Consortium and Move More Amber Valley completed 18 Neighbourhood Scans in the Somercotes, Riddings and Ironville areas and gathered some rich insight.
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Our Journey to Becoming Disability Confident
We’re proud to share that Active Partners Trust (APT) has recently achieved Disability Confident Employer status. A meaningful milestone in our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive workplace. Our overall vision is to develop a team and Board that places equity, diversity and inclusion at the forefront of our organisation and our work. A great…
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Derbyshire and Notts schools selected for Spring Active Lives Young People Survey 2026
A total of 101 schools from across Derbyshire and Notts have been selected by Sport England to complete the Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the Spring 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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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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Derbyshire and Notts schools selected for Autumn Active Lives Young People Survey
Ninety-one schools from across Derbyshire and Notts have been selected by Sport England to complete the Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the Autumn 2025 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 social trust. Designed…
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Empowering people to create walkable communities- Talking Space (UPDATE)
We were joined by Ellie Clarke-Jacques from Active Oxfordshire on the 7th of January who spoke about how active neighbourhood scans can support to create walkable communities, based on resident voice. What is an Active Neighbourhood Scan presentation Update: July 2025 Since the Talking Space Active Oxfordshire has created an Active Neighbourhood Scan ‘How to…
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Study 1: Exploring the strategic and operational understanding of Walk Derbyshire and the development of the Active Neighbourhood and Community Engagement Pilots
