Active Norfolk

Building children and young people's enjoyment and appreciation of physical activity early in life can help them develop healthy habits that will set them on track to lead a healthy and active lifestyle.

Active Norfolk (opens new window) has a dedicated Children and Young Person's team that works with schools and early years settings to improve outcomes for pupils using physical activity.

Their work includes raising awareness about the benefits of physical activity for young people, providing practical resources to increase physical activity participation in schools abd education settings, and providing impartial support and advice for schools to make best use of government funding and existing resources.

Find out more about their work in the following areas:

Active Norfolk - physical activity in schools (opens new window). Access free e-learning modules and other resources designed to help school staff understand the mental and physical benefits to students of being active during the school day.
Active Norfolk - PE and Sport Premium funding(opens new window). Find out information about the funding, what it can be used for, and request free, impartial support. See also the current GOV.UK guidance about PE and sport premium for primary schools.
Norfolk School Games. Find out how your school can get involved. See also information on the Active Norfolk website.
Creating Active Schools.Learn more about whole school physical activity approaches, and get in touch if interested in using these approaches in alignment with school improvement planning.
Opening Schools Facilities (OSF). Find out more about our previous work through the Dept for Education fund for schools. Reach out for a conversation about alternative funding options and bespoke support to maximise existing school resources.
Children's Active Lives Survey. Find out how to take part in the national survey measuring pupil attitudes and behaviours towards physical activity to receive a bespoke report, equipment vouchers and a nationally recognised 'Healthy School' rating.

For more information please contact:

Joel Matthews, Strategic Lead - Children and Young People: joel.matthews@activenorfolk.org
Rebecca Elliott, Development Officer (Early Years): rebecca.elliott@activenorfolk.org
Rob Whalen, Development Officer (Education): robert.whalen@activenorfolk.org