Completing the survey
Regular physical activity is associated with a number of benefits that are crucial for a child’s development, including improved physical and mental wellbeing and even academic achievement. We want all children to have the opportunity to realise these benefits, but we know that the majority do not reach the recommended levels of activity.
The Chief Medical Officer recommends all school-aged children get at least 60 minutes of regular physical activity per day, but we know roughly only 1 in 5 achieve this. Schools have an important role to play and should aim to ensure all children are getting at least 30 minutes of the overall recommendation during the school day.Â
This survey is an important tool to help Sport England, Active Cornwall and key partners understand more how children are engaging in sport and physical activity so we can support schools, parents, and those with caring responsibilities.
Benefits of taking part in the Active Lives Survey
The Active Lives Children and Young People Survey offers a fantastic opportunity for teachers and school leaders to see how their provision benefits young people and develop it further, so more pupils have the opportunity to be physically active and enjoy sport.
If at least 30 pupils from each year groups (y1-2, y3-6 or y7-11) answer all questions in the survey, your school will receive:
- a unique report that will enable you to see how your sport, PE and physical activity provision benefits your children and develop it further
- a Healthy Schools Award
- £100 worth of sports equipment (sampled schools only)
Sampled Schools for 2022/23 Academic Year
All sampled schools will be contacted at the beginning of each term.
Autumn Term
School | Year Groups | Survey Links | Progress |
St Catherine’s C of E Primary | Year 1,3 and 5 | TBC | Not yet started |
Godolphin Primary | Year 2, 4 and 6 | TBC | Not yet started |
Nansledan Primary | Year 2,4 and 6 | TBC | Not yet started |
Newquay Tretherras | Year 7, 8 and 9 | TBC | Not yet started |
Penryn College | Year 8, 10 and 11 | TBC | Not yet started |
Mullion School | Year 8, 9 and 10 | TBC | Not yet started |
Treviglas Academy | Year 7, 10 and 11 | TBC | Not yet started |
Truro High School | Year 5, 10 and 11 | TBC | Not yet started |
School resources designed to help you complete the survey can be found on the Sport England website. This includes a step-by-step guide to completing the survey, letters for parents, practice links and so much more.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about completing the Active Lives Survey, or you would like to opt-in, please contact Megan Hilley at megan.hilley@cornwall.gov.ukÂ