95 schools across Notts and Derbyshire have been selected by Sport England to complete the Active Lives Young People Survey this Summer term. The survey is the biggest of its kind, gathering insight into young people’s physical activity habits and their feelings towards physical activity. Schools which complete the survey receive a detailed, personalised report…
We know from data and insight that young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are less likely to be active and if we want to address this inequality, we have to provide more support to empower these young people to move more in a way that works for them. Portland College in Nottinghamshire…
Carers and those supporting carers from across Derbyshire attended the Derbyshire Active Carers event on Thursday 02 March to hear some inspiring stories from other carers about how they get active to support their own wellbeing and meet the services and organisations to support them. There was also a training session for Get Yourself Active,…
A culture of activity can be developed in the most unlikely of spaces.St Philip’s Hub, in Chaddesden, Derby is proof that if you approach things in the right way,with a positive frame of mind, great things can happen. “St Philip’s is here for the wholecommunity, regardless of faith,or lack of. It is here for everyone.”…
Redwood Colts FC are a grassroots football club in Derby, run by volunteers, for the benefit of children and young adults, who want to learn to play football in a fun and safe environment. Warren Muir, founder and manager of Redwood Colts, became inspired to do something for his own community. He saw that a…
Since the Covid-19 Pandemic, we have all seen significant changes to our lives, and especially, in the way we work. Those who could work from home – did, and many continue to do so, in some way. The latest walking insight tells us the number of people walking has reduced in Notts. But as we…
The continuation of the Primary PE and Sport Premium for the next two academic years (2023-24 and 2024-25) has been confirmed. This will see more than £600 million of Government funding committed to improve the quality of PE and sports in primary schools to help children benefit from regular activity. £22 million has also been…
Active Notts and Active Derbyshire have been awarded a share of up to £57m worth of Opening School Facilities investment from the Department for Education. The national investment, over three-years, will support schools to open their sporting facilities for local community and school users outside of the normal school day. Schools play a vital role…
This Girl Can, Sport England’s flagship campaign to help women get active, is turning its attention to tackling the exercise ‘Enjoyment Gap’ – as it reveals 2.4 million fewer women than men enjoy sport and physical activity. Research released today (Tuesday 28 February) as part of a new campaign phase, ‘This Girl Can With You’,…
Beat the Street, the free, fun, walking, cycling and wheeling game, is coming to Swadlincote in South Derbyshire. From Wednesday 15 March to Wednesday 26 April, Swadlincote will be transformed into a giant game designed to get children and communities moving by helping people to make small changes, such as walking or cycling to school…
