Children & Young People Newsletter January 2023

We are pleased to announce that in 2023 the Primary School PE conference will be held on Tuesday 16 May.

This year we want to hear from you!

What would you like to see at the conference? Have your say and let us know by filling out this quick survey for the chance to win a free athlete visit for your school.

Complete the Survey

“Children and young people’s activity levels return to pre-pandemic levels”

The latest Active Lives Children and Young People Report from Sport England shows that nationally 47.2% of children and young people are achieving the recommended 60 minutes of sport or physical activity a day. This means that 3.4 million are benefitting from being active.

However, there are still over 52.8% of children and young people who are not active enough. There are also still inequalities across demographics, but active children are happier, worry less and feel less lonely.

Access the latest Active Lives CYP Report

Get involved in Active Lives

Do you want to find out how you can get involved with the Active Lives Children and Young People Survey?

Join us online on Thursday 26 January, 4:15pm to 5:00pm.

Delivered in partnership with Bubble & Scruff, we’ll showcase the benefits of taking part in the survey, including bespoke school reports, access to a Healthy School Rating Scheme and equipment vouchers. This webinar is suitable for Primary and Secondary Schools.

Sign up to the Active Lives demonstration webinar

“As long as your child is managing their asthma well, research shows exercise can reduce their risk of asthma symptoms”

Asthma + Lung UK charity has lots of great information and advice on their website, including how to help children with asthma achieve the Chief Medical Officer guidelines for all children to do 60 minutes of physical activity every day.

NHS England and Improvement have commissioned free training for anyone involved in the care of children and young people with asthma. The Tier 1 training provides a basic awareness of asthma, it’s impacts and knowledge of when and to whom to signpost, and is ideal for education providers, sports coaches, etc.

Access the Resources

Half a million children suffer abuse and neglect each year in the UK. A new campaign from the NSPCC aims to give everyone the knowledge to help keep children safe.

Listen Up, Speak Up is encouraging every adult in the UK to complete their free 10-minute digital training, empowering every adult to know what to do if a child needs help, and where to go if you need support yourself.

Find out more